Expenditure, General government, Percent of GDP in South Sudan

South Sudan: Expenditure, General government, Percent of GDP was 22.74 in 2030. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2030)
22.74
Change on year
down 0.8%
World rank
133rd
of 195 countries
All-time high
96.96
in 2017
All-time low
18.07
in 2025
Years of data
19
2012–2030

Expenditure, General government, Percent of GDP in South Sudan, 2012–2030

204060801002012202120302012: 31.62013: 25.32014: 35.82015: 342016: 66.52017: 972018: 54.52019: 47.92020: 34.12021: 44.12022: 29.42023: 21.42024: 18.12025: 18.12026: 22.32027: 24.42028: 24.32029: 22.92030: 22.7

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for expenditure, general government, percent of gdp in South Sudan is 22.74, measured in 2030.

The figure is down 0.8% on the previous year and down 33.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, expenditure, general government, percent of gdp in South Sudan peaked at 96.96 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 18.07, in 2025.

South Sudan ranks 133rd of 195 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.

Expenditure, General government, Percent of GDP in South Sudan, year by year

Annual values for Expenditure, General government, Percent of GDP in South Sudan, 2012 to 2030.
Year Value Change
2012 31.62
2013 25.34 -19.9%
2014 35.78 +41.2%
2015 33.97 -5.1%
2016 66.52 +95.8%
2017 96.96 +45.8%
2018 54.5 -43.8%
2019 47.93 -12.1%
2020 34.1 -28.8%
2021 44.11 +29.4%
2022 29.4 -33.4%
2023 21.44 -27.1%
2024 18.1 -15.6%
2025 18.07 -0.2%
2026 22.33 +23.6%
2027 24.42 +9.4%
2028 24.33 -0.4%
2029 22.93 -5.8%
2030 22.74 -0.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 49.08 25.34 96.96 8
2020s 25.92 18.07 44.11 10
2030s 22.74 22.74 22.74 1

Countries ranked near South Sudan

  1. 130 Gambia 23.02 compare
  2. 131 Oman 22.98 compare
  3. 132 Kenya 22.81 compare
  4. 134 Côte d'Ivoire 22.61 compare
  5. 135 Uganda 22.56 compare
  6. 136 Aruba 22.34 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is expenditure, general government, percent of gdp in South Sudan?
Expenditure, general government, percent of gdp in South Sudan was 22.74 in 2030, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest expenditure, general government, percent of gdp recorded in South Sudan?
The highest recorded value was 96.96 in 2017.
What is the lowest expenditure, general government, percent of gdp recorded in South Sudan?
The lowest recorded value was 18.07 in 2025.
How does South Sudan rank for expenditure, general government, percent of gdp?
South Sudan ranks 133rd out of 195 countries with data for 2030.
Is expenditure, general government, percent of gdp rising or falling in South Sudan?
Over the last ten years it is down 33.3%. 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 Expenditure, General government, Percent of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Expenditure, General government, Percent of GDP
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
213 places, 7,647 data points, 1991–2030
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Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October