What was South Sudan's GDP (constant 2015 US$) in 2015?

In 2015, South Sudan's GDP (constant 2015 US$) was $12.00 billion, according to World Bank Open Data.

Is South Sudan's GDP (constant 2015 US$) rising or falling?

South Sudan's GDP (constant 2015 US$) fell 10.8% from 2014 to 2015.

How does South Sudan's GDP (constant 2015 US$) compare to the world average?

The global average for GDP (constant 2015 US$) in 2015 was $497.78 billion, so South Sudan is below the world average.

South Sudan: GDP (constant 2015 US$)

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In 2015, South Sudan's GDP (constant 2015 US$) was $12.00 billion.

That's down 10.8% from 2014, the highest value since 2014.

The global average for this indicator in 2015 was $497.78 billion .

Source: World Bank Open Data (NY.GDP.MKTP.KD) • Data as of 2015

Trend (2008–2015)

2008 · Global financial crisis
2014 · Oil price collapse

Highlights

Peak: $22.37B; 2010
Trough: $11.50B; 2012
1-year change: -10.8%
5-year change: -46.4%; -11.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	GDP (constant 2015 US$)
2015	11.998B
2014	13.449B
2013	13.011B
2012	11.501B
2011	21.330B
2010	22.368B
2009	21.203B
2008	20.185B

About GDP (constant 2015 US$)

Gross domestic product is the total income earned through the production of goods and services in an economic territory during an accounting period. It can be measured in three different ways: using either the expenditure approach, the income approach, or the production approach. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment is 2015. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.

Indicator code: NY.GDP.MKTP.KD • Category: Economy

How to read GDP figures: GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is measured in current US dollars, which means values change both due to real economic growth and currency fluctuations. A more useful comparison across countries is GDP per capita, which divides GDP by population. For growth trends, check GDP growth (annual %).

Frequently asked questions

What was South Sudan's GDP (constant 2015 US$) in 2015?: In 2015, South Sudan's GDP (constant 2015 US$) was $12.00 billion, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Sudan's GDP (constant 2015 US$) rising or falling?: South Sudan's GDP (constant 2015 US$) fell 10.8% from 2014 to 2015.
How does South Sudan's GDP (constant 2015 US$) compare to the world average?: The global average for GDP (constant 2015 US$) in 2015 was $497.78 billion, so South Sudan is below the world average.
What is GDP (constant 2015 US$) and how is it measured?: Gross domestic product is the total income earned through the production of goods and services in an economic territory during an accounting period. It can be measured in three different ways: using either the expenditure approach, the income approach, or the production approach. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment is 2015. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (NY.GDP.MKTP.KD), CC BY 4.0.