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South Sudan
South Sudan · SSD · Africa
85
Risk Score
Critical→ Stable
Risk Factors
Active conflict (structural)
No recent events in pipeline
Overview
South Sudan, the world's newest nation, continues to grapple with the aftermath of civil conflict and political instability. Its economy is almost entirely dependent on oil production, making it highly vulnerable to global price fluctuations. The country faces severe humanitarian challenges and a critical need for peace and development.
Leadership
Salva Kiir Mayardit
President
GOVERNMENT: Presidential Republic (Transitional)
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%
Oil ProductionSubsistence AgricultureServices
Trade
Key Exports
Crude PetroleumGold
Key Imports
FoodstuffsMachineryRefined PetroleumConstruction MaterialsPharmaceuticals
Top Partners
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