South Sudan

Republic of South Sudan

English South Sudanese Pound (SSP) Mixed: Statutory, customary law
AU, IGAD, EAC, AfCFTA
South Sudan is the world's youngest nation (independent 2011) and is heavily dependent on oil production, which accounts for nearly all government revenue and exports. Ongoing civil conflict since 2013 has devastated the economy and displaced millions. Oil production (primarily from the Unity and Upper Nile states) has recovered partially but remains below pre-conflict levels. The country has significant agricultural potential (one of Africa's largest areas of arable land) and untapped mineral resources. Business operations are extremely challenging due to conflict, weak institutions, and infrastructure deficits.
Snapshot Focus Sectors Regulations & Taxes Businesses (54) People (2)

Snapshot

Population~15.9 MWorld Bank WDI
GDP (current USD)$5.0 BIMF WEO
GDP per Capita$310IMF WEO
GDP Growth-0.20%IMF WEO
Inflation (y/y)~9.10%Central Bank / IMF
Internet Use~8.00%World Bank WDI
Electrification~7.70%World Bank WDI
CPI Score (Rank)13.0/100 (#177)Transparency Intl
HDI (Rank)0.385 (#191)UNDP HDR

Focus Sectors

Oil & Gas
Agriculture
Livestock
Forestry
Fishing
Construction

Regulations & Taxes

Corporate Income Tax25% standard
VAT / Sales Tax18% standard

Business Directory (54)

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BA

Bank of South Sudan

Non-profit

South Sudan's central bank

Juba
BO

Boma National Park

Non-profit

Second-largest animal migration

Boma
BR

Bright Stars of South Sudan

Non-profit

South Sudan national team

Juba
EZ

Ezra Construction and Development

Corporate

Indigenous construction leader

Juba
JU

Juba International Airport

Corporate

Main international gateway

Juba
KC

KCB South Sudan

Corporate

KCB in South Sudan

Juba
LU

Luol Deng Foundation

Non-profit

NBA star's foundation

Juba
MG

mGurush

Corporate

South Sudan mobile money

Juba
MT

MTN South Sudan

Corporate

MTN in South Sudan

Juba
NI

Nile Petroleum Corporation

Corporate

South Sudan's state oil company

Juba
NI

Nimule National Park

Non-profit

South Sudan's oldest park

Nimule
RA

Radio Miraya

Non-profit

UN-backed peace radio

Juba
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Security Risk Management Company (SRMC) Support to the South Sudan Energy Sector Access and Institutional Strengthening Project (ASSIST)

World Bank-financed: South Sudan Energy Sector Access and Institutional Strengthening Project

Furnishing of National Audit Chamber Offices

World Bank-financed: Public Financial Management and Institutional Strengthening Project

Design, Supply, Installation, Testing, and Commissioning of Grid Densification and Extension in Juba, South Sudan

World Bank-financed: South Sudan Energy Sector Access and Institutional Strengthening Project

Planning, design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning Off-Grid Solarization for Public Health and Education Institutions in three (3) Lots

World Bank-financed: South Sudan Energy Sector Access and Institutional Strengthening Project

Data Notes: Population, GDP, and GDP per capita are latest IMF WEO / World Bank estimates. Inflation is year-over-year. Trade data from UN Comtrade/OEC (2023). Tax rates from PwC/KPMG country guides. CPI from Transparency International. HDI from UNDP Human Development Report.
Narrative last updated: April 8, 2026.