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

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

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

South Sudan's GDP (current US$) fell 14.1% from 2014 to 2015.

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

The global average for GDP (current US$) in 2015 was $572.20 billion, so South Sudan is below the world average.

South Sudan: GDP (current US$)

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

That's down 14.1% from 2014, the highest value since 2014.

The global average for this indicator in 2015 was $572.20 billion .

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

Trend (2008–2015)

2008 · Global financial crisis
2014 · Oil price collapse

Highlights

Peak: $18.43B; 2013
Trough: $11.93B; 2012
1-year change: -14.1%
5-year change: -17.8%; -3.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	GDP (current US$)
2015	11.998B
2014	13.962B
2013	18.426B
2012	11.931B
2011	14.907B
2010	14.602B
2009	12.231B
2008	14.586B

About GDP (current 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 current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.

Indicator code: NY.GDP.MKTP.CD • 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 (current US$) in 2015?: In 2015, South Sudan's GDP (current US$) was $12.00 billion, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Sudan's GDP (current US$) rising or falling?: South Sudan's GDP (current US$) fell 14.1% from 2014 to 2015.
How does South Sudan's GDP (current US$) compare to the world average?: The global average for GDP (current US$) in 2015 was $572.20 billion, so South Sudan is below the world average.
What is GDP (current US$) 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 current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.

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