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

In 2015, South Sudan's GDP per capita (constant 2015 US$) was 1,080.15, according to World Bank Open Data.

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

South Sudan's GDP per capita (constant 2015 US$) fell 9.8% from 2014 to 2015.

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

The global average for GDP per capita (constant 2015 US$) in 2015 was 17,657.68, so South Sudan is below the world average.

South Sudan: GDP per capita (constant 2015 US$)

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In 2015, South Sudan's GDP per capita (constant 2015 US$) was 1,080.15.

That's down 9.8% from 2014, the highest value since 2014.

The global average for this indicator in 2015 was 17,657.68 .

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

Trend (2008–2015)

2008 · Global financial crisis
2014 · Oil price collapse

Highlights

Peak: 2,295.07; 2010
Trough: 1,069.20; 2012
1-year change: -9.8%
5-year change: -52.9%; -14.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	GDP per capita (constant 2015 US$)
2015	1,080.1472
2014	1,197.0949
2013	1,165.1620
2012	1,069.1962
2011	2,073.2398
2010	2,295.0703
2009	2,293.8017
2008	2,289.1842

About GDP per capita (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. The core indicator has been divided by the general population to achieve a per capita estimate.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.PCAP.KD • Category: Economy

About per capita measures: Per capita figures divide a country's total value by its population, giving a measure of average individual share. This makes countries of different sizes more comparable — a large country like China may have a higher total GDP than Switzerland, but Switzerland's GDP per capita is much higher.

Frequently asked questions

What was South Sudan's GDP per capita (constant 2015 US$) in 2015?: In 2015, South Sudan's GDP per capita (constant 2015 US$) was 1,080.15, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Sudan's GDP per capita (constant 2015 US$) rising or falling?: South Sudan's GDP per capita (constant 2015 US$) fell 9.8% from 2014 to 2015.
How does South Sudan's GDP per capita (constant 2015 US$) compare to the world average?: The global average for GDP per capita (constant 2015 US$) in 2015 was 17,657.68, so South Sudan is below the world average.
What is GDP per capita (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. The core indicator has been divided by the general population to achieve a per capita estimate.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.PCAP.KD), CC BY 4.0.