Bank Borrowers Statistics in South Sudan (2026)
South Sudan recorded commercial bank borrowers of 1.2 per 1,000 adults in 2023, World Bank World Development Indicators data show. Up from 1 per 1,000 adults in 2022 to 1.2 per 1,000 adults in 2023. South Sudan ranks #33 of 33 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #101 of 101 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2023)
- 1.2 per 1,000 adults (2023)
- Bank Borrowers in South Sudan as of 2023, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2022
- +20.5% (2023)
- Up from 1 per 1,000 adults in 2022 to 1.2 per 1,000 adults in 2023.
- CAGR 2011–2023
- +3% per year (2023)
- Compound annual growth rate from 0.9 per 1,000 adults in 2011 to 1.2 per 1,000 adults in 2023.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 0.9 per 1,000 adults (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 0.9 per 1,000 adults in 2011 to 1.2 per 1,000 adults in 2023.
- Peak value (2014)
- 2.2 per 1,000 adults (2014)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2023 value is 1.2 per 1,000 adults.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #33 of 33 (2023)
- South Sudan ranks 33 of 33 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #101 of 101 (2023)
- South Sudan ranks 101 of 101 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 91.3 per 1,000 adults (2023)
- South Sudan (1.2 per 1,000 adults) is below the average of 91.3 per 1,000 adults across the 33 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 1.2 per 1,000 adults (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR -0.3%); not an official figure.
- Number of borrowers from commercial banks per 1,000 adults (2024)
- 1 per 1,000 adults (2024)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey (alternative source for cross-checking; not merged with the main series).
- Internet use in South Sudan (2019)
- 6.7% (2019)
- 6.7% of the population in South Sudan used the internet in 2019 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 11.9 million (2024)
- South Sudan had a population of 11.9 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2011–2023
| Year | per 1,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.2 | +20.5% |
| 2022 | 1 | +26.3% |
| 2021 | 0.8 | −21.1% |
| 2020 | 1 | +57.7% |
| 2019 | 0.7 | −1.4% |
| 2018 | 0.7 | −15.4% |
| 2017 | 0.8 | −38.0% |
| 2016 | 1.3 | −25.4% |
| 2015 | 1.7 | −23.2% |
| 2014 | 2.2 | +41.5% |
| 2013 | 1.6 | +21.2% |
| 2012 | 1.3 | +47.5% |
| 2011 | 0.9 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for commercial bank borrowers in South Sudan?
Commercial bank borrowers in South Sudan stood at 1.2 per 1,000 adults in 2023, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Where does South Sudan rank globally on bank borrowers?
South Sudan ranks 101 of 101 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
What could bank borrowers in South Sudan look like in 2026?
A trend-based projection puts it at 1.2 per 1,000 adults in 2026. Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR -0.3%); not an official figure.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
FB.CBK.BRWR.P3, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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