Economy · South Sudan
—The stakes. South Sudan’s public finances depend almost entirely on oil exported through Sudan, leaving the state exposed to any pipeline or political disruption.
—The restart. Oil flows resumed in January 2025 after the March 2024 pipeline rupture, with an initial target of 90,000 barrels per day.
—The wages. Civil servants faced between eight and thirteen months of salary arrears by January 2026, and public servants reported two years of arrears by August 2026.
—The prices. Annual average inflation reached 234% in fiscal year 2025 while the South Sudanese pound hit an all-time low against the US dollar.
