Economic Data
Poorest Countries in the World 2026
Enduring a host of compounding ills, from corruption to severe climate conditions, the continent is home to nine of the world’s 10 poorest countries.
South Sudan
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South Sudan
Browse additional economic indicators and data sets, selected by Global Finance editors, to learn more about South Sudan economic outlook, debt to GDP ratio, international trade performance and population trends. Rankings of South Sudan best banks and safest banks are also available.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
South Sudan: Risk Equation
South Sudan is rich in oil and land, but also corrupt and unstable.
News
South Sudan: New Country, Familiar Story
As African countries increasingly appear on investors’ radars, the world’s newest country, South Sudan, is forging ahead with its drive to attract foreign investment.
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Southern Sudan: World’s Newest Nation
NEWSMAKERS: SOUTHERN SUDAN By Justin Keay Sudan, the largest country in Africa and the Arab World—and the tenth largest in the world—is about to get a good deal smaller. Bold move: Voters decide Southern Sudan's future Preliminary ...