South Sudan

South Sudan ranks 189th of 193 countries in the GSCI 2026, with a score of 32.5. This is 52% of the best score (Sweden, 62.9) and places South Sudan in the 2nd percentile, 12.8 points below the global average of 45.4.

South Sudan performs best in Resource Efficiency (45th) and Natural Capital (92nd), and weakest in Governance (193rd) and Social Capital (193rd). Its ranks in the other dimensions: Economic Sustainability 179th, Intellectual Capital 188th.

South Sudan's GSCI score has declined by 0.7 points over the past ten years (2015–2025). Based on recent trends, the 10-year outlook is positive (+0.8 points).

South Sudan has a population of 11.9 million, 71% below the average country (41.5 million), and a population density of 18 people per km², 68% below the world average (58). Its GDP is $12.0 billion, 2.1% of the average country ($569.2 billion).

South Sudan's GDP per capita is $1,080, 7.9% of the world average of $13,684.

The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index (GSCI) measures the sustainable competitiveness of 193 countries across six dimensions: Natural Capital, Resource Efficiency, Social Capital, Intellectual Capital, Economic Sustainability and Governance. It is based on 296 quantitative indicators from sources such as the World Bank, UN agencies and the IMF, with no surveys or opinions.