Population
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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.
GDP
$12BGDP per Capita
$1KGDP Growth
-25.0%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)
1.0BANKS (PER 100K)
1.6DEBIT CARDS (PER ADULT)
0.0CREDIT CARDS (PER ADULT)
0.0Payment Methods
Estimated Monthly Usage, Aurato Research, October 2026
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PSPs
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Compliance
Regulator
Bank of South Sudan




