Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of in South Sudan
South Sudan: Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of was 2.76 in 2030. ◆ Volatile
Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of in South Sudan, 2012–2030
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
South Sudan recorded 2.76 for net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of in 2030.
The figure is up 9.2% on the previous year and up 150.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of in South Sudan peaked at 11.68 in 2024 and was at its lowest, -19.84, in 2016.
That places South Sudan 11th out of 195 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | -14.81 | — |
| 2013 | -3.45 | -76.7% |
| 2014 | -9.07 | +162.8% |
| 2015 | -16.42 | +81.1% |
| 2016 | -19.84 | +20.8% |
| 2017 | 9.56 | -148.2% |
| 2018 | -1.06 | -111.1% |
| 2019 | 0.0419 | -104.0% |
| 2020 | -5.5 | -13219.6% |
| 2021 | -9.3 | +69.1% |
| 2022 | 4.48 | -148.1% |
| 2023 | 8.04 | +79.5% |
| 2024 | 11.68 | +45.4% |
| 2025 | 6.64 | -43.2% |
| 2026 | 4.13 | -37.8% |
| 2027 | 3.28 | -20.6% |
| 2028 | 2.61 | -20.3% |
| 2029 | 2.53 | -3.2% |
| 2030 | 2.76 | +9.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | -6.88 | -19.84 | 9.56 | 8 |
| 2020s | 2.86 | -9.3 | 11.68 | 10 |
| 2030s | 2.76 | 2.76 | 2.76 | 1 |
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More external debt data for South Sudan
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 1.32 billion (2025)
- 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)
- Other investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) 811.19 million (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of in South Sudan?
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of in South Sudan was 2.76 in 2030, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 11.68 in 2024.
- What is the lowest net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -19.84 in 2016.
- How does South Sudan rank for net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of?
- South Sudan ranks 11th out of 195 countries with data for 2030.
- Is net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 150.2%. 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 lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October