South Sudan
Capital: Juba
Population
Approximately 13.4 million (2025 estimate)
Area
619,745 km²
GDP
$3.7 billion (2019 estimate)
Bordering Countries
6
Overview
East-Central Africa, landlocked; bordered by Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Central African Republic
South Sudan, the world's newest nation, is rich in oil but devastated by conflict and instability. It faces severe humanitarian crises and infrastructure deficits, with oil dominating its fragile economy.
Bordering Countries: Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic
Economic Profile
Primary Exports
Oil (90-98% of government revenue)
Key Industries
Oil, agriculture, livestock
Economic Challenges
Civil wars, political instability, weak infrastructure, severe underdevelopment, corruption, governance issues
Trade & Transit Infrastructure
Main Transit Corridors
Oil export pipelines through Sudan to Port Sudan; land routes through neighboring countries
Key Border Crossing Points
Limited infrastructure and security concerns affect border efficiency
Port Access
Port Sudan via pipelines; neighboring countries' ports for other trade
Transport Infrastructure Quality
Poor road networks (~10,000 km paved), limited rail, lack of reliable electricity
Trade & Transit Challenges
Security concerns, infrastructure deficits, political instability
Key Statistics & Indicators
National Trade & Development Strategies
Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict (R-ARCSS), Transitional Government, economic diversification
Ongoing and Planned Projects
Infrastructure rehabilitation, oil sector management improvements, agricultural development, peacebuilding, humanitarian assistance