Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in South Sudan
South Sudan: Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) was 71.06 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in South Sudan, 2011–2027
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
South Sudan recorded 71.06 for exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in 2027.
The figure is down 2.7% on the previous year and down 18.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in South Sudan peaked at 120.92 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 9.31, in 2012.
That places South Sudan 3rd out of 45 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 17 years of available data.
Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 71.77 | — |
| 2012 | 9.31 | -87.0% |
| 2013 | 28.04 | +201.0% |
| 2014 | 25.92 | -7.5% |
| 2015 | 16.7 | -35.6% |
| 2016 | 58.29 | +249.0% |
| 2017 | 86.8 | +48.9% |
| 2018 | 120.92 | +39.3% |
| 2019 | 90.05 | -25.5% |
| 2020 | 43.23 | -52.0% |
| 2021 | 78.31 | +81.2% |
| 2022 | 77.15 | -1.5% |
| 2023 | 79.75 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | 81.82 | +2.6% |
| 2025 | 66.93 | -18.2% |
| 2026 | 73 | +9.1% |
| 2027 | 71.06 | -2.7% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 71.06 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 30.37, 2.3× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 71.06 is above the median for low income countries, which is 29.81, 2.4× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 56.42 | 9.31 | 120.92 | 9 |
| 2020s | 71.4 | 43.23 | 81.82 | 8 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
More trade data for South Sudan
- Extensive Margin, Theil index 0.2059 (2014)
- Export Diversification, Theil index 5.13 (2014)
- Intensive Margin, Theil index 4.93 (2014)
- Total current account debit/expenditure, Debit/Expenditure 5.25 billion (2023)
- Goods, Debit/Expenditure 2.25 billion (2023)
- Primary income, Debit/Expenditure 558.91 million (2023)
- Services, Debit/Expenditure 2.19 billion (2023)
- Secondary income, Debit/Expenditure 252.73 million (2023)
- Total capital account debit/expenditure, Debit/Expenditure 4.94 million (2023)
- Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) 71.95 (2027)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in South Sudan?
- Exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in South Sudan was 71.06 in 2027, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 120.92 in 2018.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.31 in 2012.
- How does South Sudan rank for exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments)?
- South Sudan ranks 3rd out of 45 countries with data for 2027.
- Is exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook (REO) provides information on recent economic developments and prospects for countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Data for the REO for sub-Saharan Africa are prepared in conjunction with the semi-annual World Economic Outlook (WEO) exercises, spring and fall.