Labor share of gdp in South Sudan
South Sudan: Labor share of gdp was 42.5 in 2020. ▬ Flat
Latest (2020)
42.5
Change on year
up 1.2%
World rank
132nd
of 187 countries
All-time high
44.4
in 2012
All-time low
40.8
in 2013
Years of data
17
2004–2020
Labor share of gdp in South Sudan, 2004–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
South Sudan recorded 42.5 for labor share of gdp in 2020.
The figure is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 1.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labor share of gdp in South Sudan peaked at 44.4 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 40.8, in 2013.
South Sudan ranks 132nd of 187 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Labor share of gdp in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 42 | — |
| 2005 | 42 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 41.9 | -0.2% |
| 2007 | 41.9 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 42.1 | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 42.9 | +1.9% |
| 2010 | 42 | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 42.8 | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 44.4 | +3.7% |
| 2013 | 40.8 | -8.1% |
| 2014 | 41.9 | +2.7% |
| 2015 | 43.5 | +3.8% |
| 2016 | 43.8 | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 42.8 | -2.3% |
| 2018 | 42.4 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 42 | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 42.5 | +1.2% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 42.5 is above the median for low income countries, which is 42.1, 1.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 42.5 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 42.4, 1.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 42.13 | 41.9 | 42.9 | 6 |
| 2010s | 42.64 | 40.8 | 44.4 | 10 |
| 2020s | 42.5 | 42.5 | 42.5 | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
More work & labour data for South Sudan
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.0243 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.0087 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.0382 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.6635 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 3.59 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 9,132 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 16,235 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 12,299 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 11,542 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 23,841 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labor share of gdp in South Sudan?
- Labor share of gdp in South Sudan was 42.5 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest labor share of gdp recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 44.4 in 2012.
- What is the lowest labor share of gdp recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 40.8 in 2013.
- How does South Sudan rank for labor share of gdp?
- South Sudan ranks 132nd out of 187 countries with data for 2020.
- Is labor share of gdp rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Labor share of gdp. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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