Primary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in South Sudan
South Sudan: Primary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) was -393.85 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Primary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in South Sudan, 2014–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in South Sudan is -393.85 million, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 0.2% on the previous year and down 140,452.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in South Sudan peaked at -280,217 in 2014 and was at its lowest, -523.78 million, in 2020.
That places South Sudan 93rd out of 197 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | -280,217 | — |
| 2015 | -319.37 million | +113872.4% |
| 2016 | -173.26 million | -45.7% |
| 2017 | -58.80 million | -66.1% |
| 2018 | -329.16 million | +459.8% |
| 2019 | -407.52 million | +23.8% |
| 2020 | -523.78 million | +28.5% |
| 2021 | -459.86 million | -12.2% |
| 2022 | -394.80 million | -14.1% |
| 2023 | -393.85 million | -0.2% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's -393.85 million is below the median for low income countries, which is -347.95 million, 1.1× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's -393.85 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -393.85 million, 1.0× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | -214.73 million | -407.52 million | -280,217 | 6 |
| 2020s | -443.07 million | -523.78 million | -393.85 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
More financial sector data for South Sudan
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange (SDR), annual growth rate -77.05 % change on previous year (2024)
- Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange (SDR), per unit of GDP 0.0136 SDR per US$ of GDP (2015)
- Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange (SDR), per capita 0.803 SDR per person (2024)
- Reserves excluding gold (SDR), annual growth rate -77.47 % change on previous year (2024)
- Reserves excluding gold (SDR), per capita 1.02 SDR per person (2024)
- Total reserves (gold at market value) (SDR), annual growth rate -77.47 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in South Sudan?
- Primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in South Sudan was -393.85 million in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was -280,217 in 2014.
- What is the lowest primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -523.78 million in 2020.
- How does South Sudan rank for primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits)?
- South Sudan ranks 93rd out of 197 countries with data for 2023.
- Is primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 140,452.0%. 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 income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.