This web page provides information in on the activities of the Office, views of the IMF staff, and the relations between South Sudan and the IMF. Additional information can be found on South Sudan and IMF country page, including official IMF reports and Executive Board documents in English that deal with South Sudan.

South Sudan and the IMF

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At a Glance

  • Current IMF membership: 191 countries
  • South Sudan joined the Fund in April 18, 2012.
  • Total Quotas: SDR 246.00 Million
  • Outstanding Purchases and Loans: None
  • Article IV/Country Report: June 10, 2024 (IMF Country Report No. 24/160)

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South Sudan and the IMF

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Regional Economic Outlook: Sub-Saharan Africa

April 25, 2025

Recovery Interrupted

A hard-won recovery in sub-Saharan Africa has been overtaken by recent events. The sudden shift in the global outlook has clouded the region’s short-term prospects and made policy even more challenging. Adding to existing policy complications there is now an extra premium on resilience—a country’s ability to rebound quickly from future shocks. The region’s progress and perseverance over the past few years is notable, but continued efforts will be needed to sustain the recovery and enhance the region’s resilience. Caution, consistency, and credibility are now more important than ever.
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Departmental Papers on Africa

Africa Departmental Papers Cover The Departmental African Paper Series covers research on sub-Saharan Africa conducted by International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff, particularly on issues of broad regional or cross-country interest. The views expressed in these papers are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the views of the IMF, its Executive Board, or IMF Management.