Revenue, General government, Percent of GDP in South Sudan
South Sudan: Revenue, General government, Percent of GDP was 25.5 in 2030. ◆ Volatile
Revenue, General government, Percent of GDP in South Sudan, 2012–2030
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
South Sudan recorded 25.5 for revenue, general government, percent of gdp in 2030.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.2% on the previous year and down 10.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, revenue, general government, percent of gdp in South Sudan peaked at 106.53 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 16.81, in 2012.
That places South Sudan 105th out of 195 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.
Revenue, General government, Percent of GDP in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 16.81 | — |
| 2013 | 21.89 | +30.2% |
| 2014 | 26.72 | +22.1% |
| 2015 | 17.56 | -34.3% |
| 2016 | 46.69 | +165.9% |
| 2017 | 106.53 | +128.2% |
| 2018 | 53.44 | -49.8% |
| 2019 | 47.97 | -10.2% |
| 2020 | 28.6 | -40.4% |
| 2021 | 34.82 | +21.7% |
| 2022 | 33.88 | -2.7% |
| 2023 | 29.48 | -13.0% |
| 2024 | 29.79 | +1.1% |
| 2025 | 24.71 | -17.0% |
| 2026 | 26.46 | +7.1% |
| 2027 | 27.7 | +4.7% |
| 2028 | 26.94 | -2.7% |
| 2029 | 25.46 | -5.5% |
| 2030 | 25.5 | +0.2% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 25.5 is above the median for low income countries, which is 17.76, 1.4× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 25.5 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 18.53, 1.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Revenue, General government, Percent of GDP in South Sudan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +165.9% | 17.56 | 46.69 |
| 2017 | +128.2% | 46.69 | 106.53 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 42.2 | 16.81 | 106.53 | 8 |
| 2020s | 28.78 | 24.71 | 34.82 | 10 |
| 2030s | 25.5 | 25.5 | 25.5 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is revenue, general government, percent of gdp in South Sudan?
- Revenue, general government, percent of gdp in South Sudan was 25.5 in 2030, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest revenue, general government, percent of gdp recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 106.53 in 2017.
- What is the lowest revenue, general government, percent of gdp recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.81 in 2012.
- How does South Sudan rank for revenue, general government, percent of gdp?
- South Sudan ranks 105th out of 195 countries with data for 2030.
- Is revenue, general government, percent of gdp rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.8%. 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 Revenue, General government, Percent of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October