Country Risk Profile · Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index

South Sudan

Overall GSCI Rank

#190

of 193 countries

Overall Score

32.8

Best: 62.2 (Sweden)

Global Average

45.2

Gap to South Sudan: -12.4

Overall competitiveness score (high score → lower risk)

Rank 190 / 193
025507510032.8South Sudan62.2Global best45.2Global average(Sweden)

10-year change (2015–2025)

+0.6

vs global trend

10-year outlook (projection)

+1.1

Country Profile

Population

11,943,408

Area

646,883 km²

Population Density

18 /km²

GDP (Nominal)

$12.0B

GDP per Capita

$1,080

Sustainable Competitiveness Dimensions for South Sudan

How South Sudan compares to the global best and global average across the six GSCI dimensions.

Natural Capital

Rank 99 / 193
025507510049.3South Sudan62.4Global best48.7Global average

Resource Efficiency

Rank 53 / 193
025507510051.6South Sudan62.3Global best46.9Global average

Social Capital

Rank 193 / 193
025507510025.9South Sudan62.1Global best45.2Global average

Intellectual Capital

Rank 190 / 193
025507510016.1South Sudan80.8Global best40.3Global average

Economic Sustainability

Rank 173 / 193
025507510033.0South Sudan62.0Global best41.5Global average

Governance

Rank 193 / 193
025507510021.0South Sudan76.0Global best48.7Global average

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About the GSCI methodology

The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index ranks 193 countries across six structural dimensions. Scores are derived from 200+ quantitative indicators sourced from the World Bank, UN, IMF, IEA, and other recognised data providers.

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