South Sudan Gross National Income

GDP plus net income received from abroad, current US dollars.

Gross National Income in South Sudan decreased to 10.52 USD billion in 2015 from 11.95 USD billion in 2014.

$10.5B
▼ −1.42015 · previous $12.0BAnnual · US$ billion · Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators

South Sudan Gross National Income — History

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South Sudan Gross National Income — analysis in simple words

Latest reading

Gross National Income in South Sudan decreased to 10.52 USD billion in 2015 from 11.95 USD billion in 2014.

Over the last three years it rose once and fell twice.

Recent trend

A year earlier (2014) it was $12.0B, so the latest figure is $1.4B lower.

Over the past five years the average was $12.0B, with a range from $8.6B to $17.4B. The latest value is below that five-year average.

Historical context

This data series starts in 2011 and has 5 annual observations. The latest reading is higher than 20% of all of them.

The highest value on record is $17.4B (2013) and the lowest is $8.6B (2011). The long-run average is $12.0B.

Statistics

Latest
$10.5B2015
Previous
$12.0B
5-year average
$12.0B
Long-run average
$12.0Bsince 2011
All-time high
$17.4B2013
All-time low
$8.6B2011
Observations
5Annual

Recent Data

PeriodValueChange
2015$10.5B▼ −1.4
2014$12.0B▼ −5.5
2013$17.4B▲ +5.9
2012$11.5B▲ +2.9
2011$8.6B

Gross National Income — South Sudan vs Peers

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Understanding Gross National Income — a simple guide

What it measures

Gross national income (GNI): GDP plus net primary income received from abroad, in current US dollars.

How it is calculated

GNI = GDP + income earned by residents from abroad − income paid to foreigners.

Simple example

If a country’s companies earn large profits overseas, its GNI can be higher than its GDP.

▲ When it is high or rising

Higher GNI means more total income for residents.

▼ When it is low or falling

GNI below GDP means more income flows out to foreign owners.

Why it matters for the economy and markets

GNI captures income earned by residents, including from overseas investments and remittances, and is used by the World Bank for income classifications.

How to read it

It differs most from GDP in countries with large foreign investment or large income payments abroad.

Data source

World Bank — World Development Indicators (series NY.GNP.MKTP.CD), annual data from 2011 to 2015. Values are shown exactly as published by the source and may be revised later.

How to use the chart

Use the 5Y / 10Y / 25Y / Max buttons to change the time range, or drag the slider under the chart. Hover (or tap) on the line to see the exact value for any period. Dashed lines and hatched bars are IMF projections, not actual data. The “Download CSV” button gives you the full data series.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current gross national income of South Sudan?
South Sudan gross national income was $10.5B in 2015, compared with $12.0B in the previous period, according to World Bank — World Development Indicators.
What is the highest and lowest gross national income of South Sudan?
Since 2011, the highest reading was $17.4B (2013) and the lowest was $8.6B (2011).
What does gross national income measure?
Gross national income (GNI): GDP plus net primary income received from abroad, in current US dollars.

Data are sourced from official international organisations (IMF, World Bank, BIS) and national authorities, and are shown for educational and informational purposes only. They are not investment advice and no recommendation is made. Figures may be revised by the source; IMF figures for the current and future years are projections. This page was last updated on Saturday, October 17, 2026.