Verified List of Banks in South Sudan (2026 Update)
Official Name: Republic of South Sudan
Capital City: Juba
Currency: South Sudanese Pound (SSP)

Continent: Africa Country: S.Sudan Total Banks: 23
As of our 2026 review, Bankinfobook has verified 23 banking institutions operating in South Sudan, most based in or near Juba.
South Sudan reports a public debt-to-GDP ratio of approximately 20%, against an unemployment rate of 12.40%. Average inflation is estimated at approximately 113.90%, a useful benchmark for currency and purchasing-power stability in the region. Foreign exchange reserves equal roughly 1.67% of GDP, indicating a limited external liquidity buffer relative to economic output. The largest commercial bank operating in South Sudan is Equity bank.
South Sudan's banking sector shows roughly 95.7% direct SWIFT/BIC connectivity, corresponding to an 'Integrated' classification under the Bankinfobook Financial Connectivity Index.
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✓ Verified: This entry was personally compiled and reviewed by Milan Ignjatovic using primary sources.
Founder & Sole Curator, Bankinfobook | Master Manager of ICT · Graduated Economist
Last Data Review: August 2, 2026




