Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government in South Sudan
South Sudan: Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government was 3.54 in 2030. ◆ Volatile
Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government in South Sudan, 2012–2030
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government in South Sudan is 3.54, measured in 2030.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.8% on the previous year and up 178.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government in South Sudan peaked at 12.14 in 2024 and was at its lowest, -19.48, in 2016.
That places South Sudan 15th out of 188 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.
Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | -14.04 | — |
| 2013 | -2.86 | -79.6% |
| 2014 | -8.39 | +193.3% |
| 2015 | -16.09 | +91.9% |
| 2016 | -19.48 | +21.1% |
| 2017 | 10.35 | -153.1% |
| 2018 | -0.1697 | -101.6% |
| 2019 | 1.42 | -936.1% |
| 2020 | -4.5 | -417.0% |
| 2021 | -8.99 | +100.0% |
| 2022 | 4.8 | -153.4% |
| 2023 | 8.38 | +74.5% |
| 2024 | 12.14 | +45.0% |
| 2025 | 7.7 | -36.6% |
| 2026 | 5.39 | -29.9% |
| 2027 | 4.42 | -18.1% |
| 2028 | 3.63 | -17.8% |
| 2029 | 3.38 | -7.0% |
| 2030 | 3.54 | +4.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | -6.16 | -19.48 | 10.35 | 8 |
| 2020s | 3.63 | -8.99 | 12.14 | 10 |
| 2030s | 3.54 | 3.54 | 3.54 | 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)
- 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 primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government in South Sudan?
- Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government in South Sudan was 3.54 in 2030, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 12.14 in 2024.
- What is the lowest primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -19.48 in 2016.
- How does South Sudan rank for primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government?
- South Sudan ranks 15th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 178.7%. 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 Primary 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