Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP in South Sudan
South Sudan: Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP was 44.73 in 2030. ◆ Volatile
Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP in South Sudan, 2013–2030
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
South Sudan recorded 44.73 for net debt, general government, percent of gdp in 2030.
The figure is down 5.8% on the previous year and up 13.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net debt, general government, percent of gdp in South Sudan peaked at 177.5 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 15.16, in 2013.
That places South Sudan 44th out of 90 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 15.16 | — |
| 2014 | 35.26 | +132.6% |
| 2015 | 56.59 | +60.5% |
| 2016 | 163.74 | +189.4% |
| 2017 | 177.5 | +8.4% |
| 2018 | 77.33 | -56.4% |
| 2019 | 36.96 | -52.2% |
| 2020 | 39.34 | +6.4% |
| 2021 | 50.13 | +27.4% |
| 2022 | 37.27 | -25.6% |
| 2023 | 51.9 | +39.2% |
| 2024 | 50.67 | -2.4% |
| 2025 | 65.95 | +30.2% |
| 2026 | 60.2 | -8.7% |
| 2027 | 54.97 | -8.7% |
| 2028 | 52.4 | -4.7% |
| 2029 | 47.48 | -9.4% |
| 2030 | 44.73 | -5.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 80.36 | 15.16 | 177.5 | 7 |
| 2020s | 51.03 | 37.27 | 65.95 | 10 |
| 2030s | 44.73 | 44.73 | 44.73 | 1 |
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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 net debt, general government, percent of gdp in South Sudan?
- Net debt, general government, percent of gdp in South Sudan was 44.73 in 2030, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest net debt, general government, percent of gdp recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 177.5 in 2017.
- What is the lowest net debt, general government, percent of gdp recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.16 in 2013.
- How does South Sudan rank for net debt, general government, percent of gdp?
- South Sudan ranks 44th out of 90 countries with data for 2030.
- Is net debt, general government, percent of gdp rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.7%. 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 Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October