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

Latest (2027)
71.06
Change on year
down 2.7%
World rank
3rd
of 45 countries
All-time high
120.92
in 2018
All-time low
9.31
in 2012
Years of data
17
2011–2027

Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in South Sudan, 2011–2027

02550751001252011201920272011: 71.82012: 9.32013: 282014: 25.92015: 16.72016: 58.32017: 86.82018: 120.92019: 902020: 43.22021: 78.32022: 77.12023: 79.72024: 81.82025: 66.92026: 732027: 71.1

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

Annual values for Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)) in South Sudan, 2011 to 2027.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 56.42 9.31 120.92 9
2020s 71.4 43.23 81.82 8

Countries ranked near South Sudan

  1. 1 Seychelles 108.14 compare
  2. 2 Guinea 76.68 compare
  3. 4 Liberia 53.42 compare
  4. 5 Eswatini 53.31 compare
  5. 6 Mauritius 47.5 compare

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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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Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6))
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Coverage
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