GDP growth in South Sudan
In 2025, GDP growth in South Sudan was 46.1 %, up from -26.1 % in 2024. This gives South Sudan the highest globally (out of 194 economies with available data).
GDP growth
Annual growth (%), adjusted for inflation
South Sudan
How South Sudan compares
About this indicator
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) measures the total value of all final goods and services produced within a country in a given year. It is a broad indicator of the size of an economy and its overall level of economic activity. It captures the outcome of economic activity by households, businesses and the government.
Annual GDP growth measures the growth of GDP over one year, expressed as a percentage change. It reflects the extent to which an economy has expanded or contracted over the year.
The real growth rates are calculated using GDP measured in constant prices, meaning that they are adjusted for inflation.
Annual GDP growth measures the growth of GDP over one year, expressed as a percentage change. It reflects the extent to which an economy has expanded or contracted over the year.
The real growth rates are calculated using GDP measured in constant prices, meaning that they are adjusted for inflation.
Sources and updates
Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from:
1. The OECD Economic Outlook.
2. The IMF World Economic Outlook.
OECD data take precedence over IMF data when both are available for a given country.
1. The OECD Economic Outlook.
2. The IMF World Economic Outlook.
OECD data take precedence over IMF data when both are available for a given country.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.
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