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South Sudan

South Sudan · SSD · Africa

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Risk Score

Critical Stable

Risk Factors

Active conflict (structural)
No recent events in pipeline

Overview

South Sudan, the world's newest nation, is rich in oil but continues to grapple with the devastating effects of civil conflict and political instability. The country faces a severe humanitarian crisis, widespread poverty, and significant challenges in building state institutions. Efforts are focused on peacebuilding and economic recovery.

Leadership

Salva Kiir Mayardit

President

GOVERNMENT: Presidential Republic

Riek Machar Teny

James Pitia Morgan

Awow Daniel Chuang

Economy

GDP

$4.0B

GDP per Capita

$350

GDP Growth

+3.0%

Inflation

10.0%

Unemployment

25.0%

OilSubsistence AgricultureServices

Trade

Key Exports

Crude Petroleum

Key Imports

FoodstuffsMachineryFuelManufactured GoodsVehicles

Top Partners

ChinaUgandaKenyaUnited Arab EmiratesSudan

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