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South Sudan GDP investment % 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

GDP investment % in South Sudan stood at 5.75% in 2015, according to World Bank. The latest value is down 2.24 percentage points from 7.99% in 2014. South Sudan ranked 176th highest of the 178 countries in this dataset in 2015; Republic of the Congo ranked first.

Data source: World Bank · Unit: % · Category: Macroeconomics · Explore more indicators on EconDash

Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1960–2025
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What is GDP investment %?

GDP investment %, 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 investment % in South Sudan?

GDP investment % in South Sudan stood at 5.75% in 2015, according to World Bank.

Is GDP investment % in South Sudan rising or falling?

The latest value is down 2.24 percentage points from 7.99% in 2014.

How does South Sudan rank for GDP investment %?

South Sudan ranked 176th highest of the 178 countries in this dataset in 2015; Republic of the Congo ranked first.

Metadata for GDP investment % in South Sudan
IndicatorGDP investment %
CountrySouth Sudan
CategoryMacroeconomics
Unit%
SourceWorld Bank
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Latest value: 5.75% (2015)

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APA

World Bank. (2026). GDP investment % — South Sudan [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/gdp-investment-percent/SSD. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.GDI.TOTL.ZS

MLA

World Bank. "GDP investment % — South Sudan." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/gdp-investment-percent/SSD. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.GDI.TOTL.ZS.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "GDP investment % — South Sudan." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/gdp-investment-percent/SSD. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.GDI.TOTL.ZS.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_gdp_investment_percent_ssd,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{GDP investment \% --- South Sudan}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/gdp-investment-percent/SSD},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.GDI.TOTL.ZS}
}

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