South Sudan

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South Sudan uses its own pound in a payments market where banking reach and operating conditions shape access to accounts, transfers and merchant services. Domestic availability and external payment connections differ across a population estimated at about 12.2 million in 2025.

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NUM:728
Population
12M
GDP
$12B
GDP per Capita
$1K
GDP Growth
-25.0%
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World Bank, World Development Indicators (WDI), 2025

Cash in South Sudan

Scarce ATMs and narrow card acceptance keep cash essential in South Sudan. Limited reach of conventional banking services and unstable operating conditions make access to spendable notes a distinct challenge from owning a bank account.

ATMs (PER 100K)
1.0
BANKS (PER 100K)
1.6
DEBIT CARDS (PER ADULT)
0.0
CREDIT CARDS (PER ADULT)
0.0
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IMF, Financial Access Survey (FAS), 2025

Payment Methods

Estimated Monthly Usage, Aurato Research, October 2026

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Compliance

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