Bank Liquid Reserves Statistics in South Sudan (2026)
South Sudan recorded bank liquid reserves of 65.4% of bank assets in 2024, World Bank World Development Indicators data show. Up from 57.3% in 2023 to 65.4% in 2024 (+8.1 percentage points). South Sudan ranks #4 of 43 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #9 of 145 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 65.4% (2024)
- Bank Liquid Reserves in South Sudan as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- +8.1 pp (2024)
- Up from 57.3% in 2023 to 65.4% in 2024 (+8.1 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 249.6% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Down from 249.6% in 2011 to 65.4% in 2024.
- Peak value (2015)
- 390.1% (2015)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 65.4%.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #4 of 43 (2024)
- South Sudan ranks 4 of 43 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #9 of 145 (2024)
- South Sudan ranks 9 of 145 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 26.1% (2024)
- South Sudan (65.4%) is above the average of 26.1% across the 43 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- 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, 2011–2024
| Year | % of bank assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 65.4% | +8.1 pp |
| 2023 | 57.3% | −18.5 pp |
| 2022 | 75.8% | −45.3 pp |
| 2021 | 121.1% | −44.4 pp |
| 2020 | 165.5% | +48.6 pp |
| 2019 | 116.9% | −2.4 pp |
| 2018 | 119.3% | −71.0 pp |
| 2017 | 190.3% | −94.2 pp |
| 2016 | 284.5% | −105.6 pp |
| 2015 | 390.1% | +172.4 pp |
| 2014 | 217.7% | +63.6 pp |
| 2013 | 154.1% | −25.1 pp |
| 2012 | 179.2% | −70.4 pp |
| 2011 | 249.6% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for bank liquid reserves in South Sudan?
Bank liquid reserves in South Sudan stood at 65.4% of bank assets in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How has bank liquid reserves in South Sudan changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a decline from 249.6% in 2011 to 65.4% in 2024.
How does South Sudan compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
South Sudan ranks 4 of 43 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 65.4% versus a regional average of 26.1% (latest values per country).
Where does South Sudan rank globally on bank liquid reserves?
South Sudan ranks 9 of 145 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
FD.RES.LIQU.AS.ZS, 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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