Remittances to South Sudan
Africa
In 2023, South Sudan received $1.2 billion in remittances, equal to 9.5% of its GDP (2015). That makes it the 18th largest recipient among the 69 African and Caribbean countries tracked here, and 15th in Africa.
Common questions
How much money does the diaspora send to South Sudan?
In 2023, South Sudan received $1.2 billion in personal remittances, according to the World Bank. That is the 18th highest of the 69 African and Caribbean countries tracked here.
What share of South Sudan's GDP comes from remittances?
Remittances were equal to 9.5% of South Sudan's GDP in 2015, based on World Bank figures.
Source: World Bank: Personal remittances, received. US dollar figure is for 2023; GDP share is for 2015.