Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in South Sudan
South Sudan: Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) was 71.95 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in South Sudan, 2011–2027
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in South Sudan is 71.95, measured in 2027.
The figure is down 3.2% on the previous year and up 2.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in South Sudan peaked at 139.56 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 21.86, in 2015.
That places South Sudan 5th 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.
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 30.1 | — |
| 2012 | 34.13 | +13.4% |
| 2013 | 29.91 | -12.4% |
| 2014 | 35.97 | +20.2% |
| 2015 | 21.86 | -39.2% |
| 2016 | 73.32 | +235.5% |
| 2017 | 70.05 | -4.5% |
| 2018 | 139.56 | +99.2% |
| 2019 | 96.28 | -31.0% |
| 2020 | 78.28 | -18.7% |
| 2021 | 67.95 | -13.2% |
| 2022 | 84.99 | +25.1% |
| 2023 | 104.34 | +22.8% |
| 2024 | 52.79 | -49.4% |
| 2025 | 74.06 | +40.3% |
| 2026 | 74.31 | +0.3% |
| 2027 | 71.95 | -3.2% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 71.95 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 31.7, 2.3× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 71.95 is above the median for low income countries, which is 31.7, 2.3× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in South Sudan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +235.5% | 21.86 | 73.32 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 59.02 | 21.86 | 139.56 | 9 |
| 2020s | 76.08 | 52.79 | 104.34 | 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)
- Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) 71.06 (2027)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in South Sudan?
- Imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in South Sudan was 71.95 in 2027, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 139.56 in 2018.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.86 in 2015.
- How does South Sudan rank for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments)?
- South Sudan ranks 5th out of 45 countries with data for 2027.
- Is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.7%. 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 Imports 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.