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

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

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

South Sudan's GDP per capita (current US$) fell 13.1% from 2014 to 2015.

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

The global average for GDP per capita (current US$) in 2015 was 21,312.22, so South Sudan is below the world average.

South Sudan: GDP per capita (current US$)

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

That's down 13.1% from 2014, the highest value since 2014.

The global average for this indicator in 2015 was 21,312.22 .

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

Trend (2008–2015)

2008 · Global financial crisis
2014 · Oil price collapse

Highlights

Peak: 1,654.21; 2008
Trough: 1,080.15; 2015
1-year change: -13.1%
5-year change: -27.9%; -6.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	GDP per capita (current US$)
2015	1,080.1472
2014	1,242.7345
2013	1,650.1894
2012	1,109.2605
2011	1,448.9844
2010	1,498.2704
2009	1,323.2207
2008	1,654.2115

About GDP per capita (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. The core indicator has been divided by the general population to achieve a per capita estimate.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.PCAP.CD • 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 (current US$) in 2015?: In 2015, South Sudan's GDP per capita (current US$) was 1,080.15, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Sudan's GDP per capita (current US$) rising or falling?: South Sudan's GDP per capita (current US$) fell 13.1% from 2014 to 2015.
How does South Sudan's GDP per capita (current US$) compare to the world average?: The global average for GDP per capita (current US$) in 2015 was 21,312.22, so South Sudan is below the world average.
What is GDP per capita (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. The core indicator has been divided by the general population to achieve a per capita estimate.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.PCAP.CD), CC BY 4.0.