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South Sudan GDP growth (annual %) 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

GDP growth (annual %) in South Sudan stood at -10.79% in 2015, according to World Bank. The latest value is down 14.17 percentage points from 3.37% in 2014. South Sudan ranked 209th highest of the 211 countries in this dataset in 2015; Ireland ranked first.

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Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1961–2025
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What is GDP growth (annual %)?

GDP growth (annual %), measured in %, measures the total economic output of South Sudan. It represents the broadest indicator of economic activity, capturing production, income, and expenditure across all sectors — from manufacturing and services to agriculture and government. GDP can be calculated three ways: by adding up all expenditures (consumption + investment + government spending + net exports), by summing all incomes earned, or by totaling value added at each production stage. In South Sudan, the statistical agency compiles GDP data through comprehensive surveys of businesses, government records, and household expenditure patterns. While GDP per capita provides insight into average living standards, it does not capture income distribution, environmental costs, or unpaid work like caregiving. Nevertheless, GDP growth remains the most widely followed metric for assessing whether an economy is expanding or contracting.

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What is the latest GDP growth (annual %) in South Sudan?

GDP growth (annual %) in South Sudan stood at -10.79% in 2015, according to World Bank.

Is GDP growth (annual %) in South Sudan rising or falling?

The latest value is down 14.17 percentage points from 3.37% in 2014.

How does South Sudan rank for GDP growth (annual %)?

South Sudan ranked 209th highest of the 211 countries in this dataset in 2015; Ireland ranked first.

Metadata for GDP growth (annual %) in South Sudan
IndicatorGDP growth (annual %)
CountrySouth Sudan
CategoryMacroeconomics
Unit%
SourceWorld Bank
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Latest value: -10.79% (2015)

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APA

World Bank. (2026). GDP growth (annual %) — South Sudan [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/gdp-growth-annual-percent/SSD. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG

MLA

World Bank. "GDP growth (annual %) — South Sudan." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/gdp-growth-annual-percent/SSD. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "GDP growth (annual %) — South Sudan." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/gdp-growth-annual-percent/SSD. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_gdp_growth_annual_percent_ssd,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{GDP growth (annual \%) --- South Sudan}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/gdp-growth-annual-percent/SSD},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG}
}

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