•Population Census (2008): 8.26 million•GDP Growth: -2.30% (2021)•Inflation Rate: 58.21% (May, 2025)•Population Census (2008): 8.26 million•GDP Growth: -2.30% (2021)•Inflation Rate: 58.21% (May, 2025)

GDP Growth

Comprehensive data and analysis on South Sudan's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, economic performance, and sectoral contributions.

Key GDP Indicators

GDP Growth Rate

-2.30%

2021 Estimate

Nominal GDP

SSP 4.2 Trillion

2021 Estimate

GDP Per Capita

$733

2021 Estimate

Oil Sector Contribution

29.2%

of Total GDP

GDP Trends and Analysis

Annual GDP Growth Rate (2015-2021)

Nominal GDP Trend (USD Millions)

GDP by Economic Sector (2021)

GDP Growth by Sector (2015-2021)

GDP by Expenditure Approach (2021)

GDP Data Tables

Year GDP Growth (YoY) Oil Sector Growth Non-Oil Sector Growth Government Consumption Household Consumption
2015 +6.9% -1.4% +10.2% +9.3% +13.8%
2016 -6.6% -17.0% -2.9% +10.4% -3.3%
2017 -3.5% -8.9% -1.8% +6.2% -3.4%
2018 +3.8% +5.7% +3.3% +10.8% +1.5%
2019 +11.4% +10.1% +11.7% +12.0% +3.8%
2020 -3.5% -8.3% -2.1% +4.2% +3.8%
2021 -2.3% 0.0% -2.9% +7.8% -1.1%

GDP growth rates by year with sector breakdown

Source: National Bureau of Statistics

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