Gross debt, General government, Percent of GDP in South Sudan
South Sudan: Gross debt, General government, Percent of GDP was 44.73 in 2030. ◆ Volatile
Gross debt, General government, Percent of GDP in South Sudan, 2012–2030
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2030, gross debt, general government, percent of gdp in South Sudan stood at 44.73.
That represents a change of down 5.8% on the previous year and down 8.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross debt, general government, percent of gdp in South Sudan peaked at 178.27 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 8.91, in 2012.
South Sudan ranks 114th of 193 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross debt, General government, Percent of GDP in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 8.91 | — |
| 2013 | 17.59 | +97.5% |
| 2014 | 37.68 | +114.3% |
| 2015 | 58.65 | +55.6% |
| 2016 | 164.74 | +180.9% |
| 2017 | 178.27 | +8.2% |
| 2018 | 77.59 | -56.5% |
| 2019 | 43.1 | -44.5% |
| 2020 | 48.98 | +13.6% |
| 2021 | 50.18 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 37.3 | -25.7% |
| 2023 | 51.91 | +39.2% |
| 2024 | 50.68 | -2.4% |
| 2025 | 65.96 | +30.1% |
| 2026 | 60.2 | -8.7% |
| 2027 | 54.97 | -8.7% |
| 2028 | 52.4 | -4.7% |
| 2029 | 47.49 | -9.4% |
| 2030 | 44.73 | -5.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 73.31 | 8.91 | 178.27 | 8 |
| 2020s | 52.01 | 37.3 | 65.96 | 10 |
| 2030s | 44.73 | 44.73 | 44.73 | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 111 Seychelles 46.62 compare
- 112 Equatorial Guinea 46.3 compare
- 113 Mali 46.25 compare
- 115 Chile 44.43 compare
- 116 Bangladesh 44.17 compare
- 117 Serbia 43.2 compare
More external debt data for South Sudan
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 1.32 billion (2025)
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of 2.76 (2030)
- Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government 3.54 (2030)
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 6.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 108.14 units per person (2025)
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 0.3322 units per US$ of GDP (2015)
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 152.49 million (2025)
- Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) 0 (2023)
- Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities 0 (2023)
- Other investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) 811.19 million (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross debt, general government, percent of gdp in South Sudan?
- Gross debt, general government, percent of gdp in South Sudan was 44.73 in 2030, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross debt, general government, percent of gdp recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 178.27 in 2017.
- What is the lowest gross debt, general government, percent of gdp recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.91 in 2012.
- How does South Sudan rank for gross debt, general government, percent of gdp?
- South Sudan ranks 114th out of 193 countries with data for 2030.
- Is gross debt, general government, percent of gdp rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gross debt, General government, Percent of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October