South Sudan
East-Central Africa · Africa
Population
12.2M
GDP (Nominal)
$4.64B
Capital City
Juba
Currency
SSP (South Sudanese Pound) / USD widely used
Avg Salary
$130/mo
Region
East-Central Africa
Livability Index 2026
45/100
Cost of Living
2/100
Avg Salary
20.3/100
Safety
23.6/100
Healthcare
15/100
Education
26/100
Overall Livability
Institutional Summary
The world's youngest nation, South Sudan is rich in oil and biodiversity but struggles profoundly with severe economic instability, hyperinflation, and underdeveloped infrastructure.
Cost of Living
Monthly Rent (1BR)$500
Monthly Groceries$200
Monthly Transport$30
Utilities & Internet$180
Estimated Total Monthly
$600 /person
AI Algorithm Summary
Major Strengths
- • Stable regional presence
Algorithmic Red Flags
- • Significant safety and crime concerns (Score: 20.3)
- • High unemployment rate (12.5%)
Economic Performance
📊 GrowingGDP Per Capita
$380
Inflation Rate
65.5%
Unemployment
12.5%
5-Year GDP Trend
Migration & Visa
e-Visa / Entry Visa
Temporary Work Visa
Specialized Worker Visa
Visa Difficulty
4/10
PR Eligibility
Permanent residency is practically non-existent for non-citizens without high-level government or investment ties.
Employment Landscape
Avg Monthly Salary
$130
Trending
Top Performing Industries
Oil & Gas
Agriculture (Subsistence)
Humanitarian Aid
Social Indicators
Life Expectancy
55.4 Yrs
Literacy Rate
34.5%
Top Universities (QS Rank)
University of Juba#
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