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In 2026, South Sudan's GDP per capita (PPP) is $1,540, below the global average. The economy is worth about $6 billion in total. Over the past five years it has grown at about 4.5% a year. Inflation is 14.0%. Government debt is 57% of GDP. Its current account is in surplus, at 3.2% of GDP.
GDP per capita (PPP)
$1,540
GDP growth
+4.1%
Inflation rate
14.0%
South Sudan is a lower-income economy with GDP per capita (PPP) of $1,540. The economy has been growing rapidly, averaging 4.5% annually. High inflation (14.0%) is a challenge. The government is running a fiscal surplus.