South Sudan: key statistics
Sub-Saharan Africa · Low income · capital Juba
South Sudan has a GDP of $12.0B and a GDP per capita of $1,080, with a population of about 11.9 million (World Bank, latest available year). Life expectancy is 57.7 years. Among countries with data, South Sudan ranks #151 of 214 by GDP, #192 of 214 by GDP per capita, #80 of 217 by population. Full indicator table, peer countries and head-to-head comparisons are below.
Source: World Bank Open Data. Data as of June 2026.
South Sudan at a glance
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP (current US$) | $12.0B | 2015 |
| GDP per capita (current US$) | $1,080 | 2015 |
| Population, total | 11,943,408 | 2024 |
| Population growth (annual %) | 3.9% | 2024 |
| GDP growth (annual %) | -10.8% | 2015 |
| Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) | 91.4% | 2024 |
| Unemployment, total (% of labour force, modelled ILO) | 12.4% | 2023 |
| Life expectancy at birth, total (years) | 57.7 | 2024 |
| Individuals using the Internet (% of population) | 6.7% | 2019 |
| Urban population (% of total) | 21.4% | 2024 |
| CO2 emissions per capita (tonnes) | — | — |
Source: World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0). Data as of June 2026.
Each value is the most-recent year the World Bank reports for South Sudan (the year column), so figures are not all from the same year. A dash (—) means no value is reported.
How South Sudan ranks
- GDP: #151 of 214 ($12.0B)
- GDP per capita: #192 of 214 ($1,080)
- Population: #80 of 217 (11.9 million)
- Life expectancy: #214 of 217 (57.7 years)
South Sudan vs its peers
The 6 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with the closest GDP per capita to South Sudan:
| Country | GDP per capita | Population | Life expectancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Sudan (this country) | $1,080 | 11.9 million | 57.7 |
| Uganda | $1,078 | 50.0 million | 68.5 |
| Nigeria | $1,084 | 232.7 million | 54.6 |
| Mali | $1,095 | 24.5 million | 60.7 |
| Togo | $1,119 | 9.5 million | 62.9 |
| Ethiopia | $1,134 | 132.1 million | 67.6 |
| Guinea-Bissau | $1,008 | 2.2 million | 64.3 |
See every country in this region on the Sub-Saharan Africa hub.
Compare South Sudan head to head
Frequently asked questions
What is the GDP of South Sudan?
South Sudan's GDP is $12.0B (2015) in current US dollars (World Bank). GDP per capita is $1,080 (2015). That ranks South Sudan #151 of 214 economies with reported GDP.
What is the population of South Sudan?
South Sudan has a population of about 11.9 million (2024), per World Bank data. It is the #80 most populous of 217 countries.
What region and income group is South Sudan in?
The World Bank places South Sudan in the Sub-Saharan Africa region and classifies it as a low income economy. Its capital is Juba.
How long do people live in South Sudan?
Life expectancy at birth in South Sudan is 57.7 years (2024, World Bank). That ranks #214 of 217.
Sources & notes
Data: World Bank Open Data, Indicators API (CC BY 4.0), retrieved June 2026. Values are each indicator's most-recent non-empty year for South Sudan, so the reference year varies by indicator (shown in the table). Figures are nominal (current US$) unless noted; see our methodology. Browse all 217 countries.
Last updated: 2026-06-20