Real GDP Growth: South Sudan, Republic of

Analysis# South Sudan, Republic of Real GDP Growth South Sudan's real GDP growth reached 22.4% in 2026, rebounding sharply from a devastating 2024 contraction of -26.1%. While this recovery is substantial, the nation remains far from its 2013 peak of 27.3%, the highest growth rate in its recorded history. The all-time low of -50.3% in 2012 underscores the extreme volatility that has characterized the economy since independence. Over the 2012–2030 period, cumulative growth totals 144.5%, though this masks severe cyclicality masking underlying structural challenges. The 2024 collapse represents the most dramatic reversal in recent years, followed by a vigorous 24.3% expansion in 2025. This sharp swing reflects the economy's sensitivity to external shocks and internal instability. Projected growth of 22.4% for 2026 suggests continued momentum, yet the trajectory remains precarious given South Sudan's consistent pattern of boom-and-bust cycles over the past decade.