Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in South Sudan

South Sudan: Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) was 1.5 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.5 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 206.9%
World rank
86th
of 205 countries
All-time high
5.2 % change on previous year
in 2012
All-time low
-10.79 % change on previous year
in 2013
Years of data
13
2012–2024

Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in South Sudan, 2012–2024

-10-5052012201820242012: 5.2 % change on previous year2013: -10.8 % change on previous year2014: -10.5 % change on previous year2015: -8.3 % change on previous year2016: -3.6 % change on previous year2017: -4.2 % change on previous year2018: 2.9 % change on previous year2019: -0.882 % change on previous year2020: -3.3 % change on previous year2021: -3.7 % change on previous year2022: 1.1 % change on previous year2023: 0.49 % change on previous year2024: 1.5 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in South Sudan is 1.5 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 206.9% on the previous year and up 114.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in South Sudan peaked at 5.2 % change on previous year in 2012 and was at its lowest, -10.79 % change on previous year, in 2013.

That places South Sudan 86th out of 205 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in South Sudan, year by year

Annual values for Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual growth rate in South Sudan, 2012 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
2012 5.2 % change on previous year —
2013 -10.79 % change on previous year -307.3%
2014 -10.55 % change on previous year -2.2%
2015 -8.29 % change on previous year -21.4%
2016 -3.59 % change on previous year -56.6%
2017 -4.15 % change on previous year +15.5%
2018 2.89 % change on previous year -169.5%
2019 -0.8818 % change on previous year -130.6%
2020 -3.26 % change on previous year +269.6%
2021 -3.68 % change on previous year +12.8%
2022 1.15 % change on previous year -131.2%
2023 0.4899 % change on previous year -57.3%
2024 1.5 % change on previous year +206.9%

South Sudan compared with similar countries

  • South Sudan's 1.5 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is -0.3686 % change on previous year. (25 countries reporting)
  • South Sudan's 1.5 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.19 % change on previous year, 1.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s -3.77 % change on previous year -10.79 % change on previous year 5.2 % change on previous year 8
2020s -0.7589 % change on previous year -3.68 % change on previous year 1.5 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near South Sudan

  1. 83 Finland 1.65 % change on previous year compare
  2. 84 Bosnia and Herzegovina 1.56 % change on previous year compare
  3. 85 Australia 1.53 % change on previous year compare
  4. 87 Myanmar 1.46 % change on previous year compare
  5. 88 Cote d'Ivoire 0.8766 % change on previous year compare
  6. 89 Yemen 0.7972 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 205 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in South Sudan?
Government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in South Sudan was 1.5 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) recorded in South Sudan?
The highest recorded value was 5.2 % change on previous year in 2012.
What is the lowest government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) recorded in South Sudan?
The lowest recorded value was -10.79 % change on previous year in 2013.
How does South Sudan rank for government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to)?
South Sudan ranks 86th out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
Is government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) rising or falling in South Sudan?
Over the last ten years it is up 114.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Sudan data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
205 places, 4,388 data points, 2003–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.