Gross external debt, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and) in South Sudan
South Sudan: Gross external debt, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and) was 30.25 in 2027. ▼ Falling
Gross external debt, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and) in South Sudan, 2017–2027
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross external debt, percent of gdp (balance of payments and) in South Sudan is 30.25, measured in 2027. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
The figure is down 12.2% on the previous year and down 31.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross external debt, percent of gdp (balance of payments and) in South Sudan peaked at 46.7 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 30.25, in 2027.
That places South Sudan 19th out of 45 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Gross external debt, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and) in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 43.97 | — |
| 2018 | 46.7 | +6.2% |
| 2019 | 37 | -20.8% |
| 2020 | 39.97 | +8.0% |
| 2021 | 40.48 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | 30.57 | -24.5% |
| 2023 | 41.88 | +37.0% |
| 2024 | 44.58 | +6.5% |
| 2025 | 37.1 | -16.8% |
| 2026 | 34.46 | -7.1% |
| 2027 | 30.25 | -12.2% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 30.25 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 26.53, 1.1× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 30.25 is above the median for low income countries, which is 24.57, 1.2× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 42.56 | 37 | 46.7 | 3 |
| 2020s | 37.41 | 30.25 | 44.58 | 8 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
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)
- Gross debt, General government, Percent of GDP 44.73 (2030)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross external debt, percent of gdp (balance of payments and) in South Sudan?
- Gross external debt, percent of gdp (balance of payments and) in South Sudan was 30.25 in 2027, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross external debt, percent of gdp (balance of payments and) recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 46.7 in 2018.
- What is the lowest gross external debt, percent of gdp (balance of payments and) recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 30.25 in 2027.
- How does South Sudan rank for gross external debt, percent of gdp (balance of payments and)?
- South Sudan ranks 19th out of 45 countries with data for 2027.
- Is gross external debt, percent of gdp (balance of payments and) rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gross external debt, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook (REO) provides information on recent economic developments and prospects for countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Data for the REO for sub-Saharan Africa are prepared in conjunction with the semi-annual World Economic Outlook (WEO) exercises, spring and fall.