Communications, computer, etc. in Sudan
Sudan: Communications, computer, etc. was 24.2% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Communications, computer, etc. in Sudan, 1977–2022
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of service imports, BoP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for communications, computer, etc. in Sudan is 24.2%, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 56.3% on the previous year and up 83.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, communications, computer, etc. in Sudan peaked at 76.7% in 1985 and was at its lowest, 2.7%, in 2009.
Sudan ranks 131st of 197 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Communications, computer, etc. in Sudan, year by year
| Year | % of service imports, BoP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 47.3% | — |
| 1978 | 49.1% | +4.0% |
| 1979 | 50.1% | +1.9% |
| 1980 | 44.5% | -11.2% |
| 1981 | 49.4% | +11.1% |
| 1982 | 58.5% | +18.3% |
| 1983 | 59.1% | +1.1% |
| 1984 | 64.2% | +8.6% |
| 1985 | 76.7% | +19.5% |
| 1986 | 66.9% | -12.7% |
| 1987 | 54.5% | -18.5% |
| 1988 | 30.7% | -43.6% |
| 1989 | 28.8% | -6.2% |
| 1990 | 44.8% | +55.5% |
| 1991 | 30.8% | -31.4% |
| 1992 | 41.9% | +36.3% |
| 1993 | 39.1% | -6.8% |
| 1994 | 30.5% | -22.0% |
| 1995 | 51.0% | +67.3% |
| 1996 | 21.7% | -57.5% |
| 1997 | 4.9% | -77.6% |
| 1998 | 6.5% | +34.1% |
| 1999 | 6.8% | +3.8% |
| 2000 | 5.7% | -16.2% |
| 2001 | 4.1% | -27.3% |
| 2002 | 4.9% | +18.7% |
| 2003 | 3.4% | -31.5% |
| 2004 | 4.1% | +23.0% |
| 2005 | 5.6% | +35.5% |
| 2006 | 5.2% | -6.9% |
| 2007 | 5.3% | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| 2009 | 2.7% | -49.1% |
| 2010 | 7.9% | +195.5% |
| 2011 | 28.9% | +265.8% |
| 2012 | 13.2% | -54.3% |
| 2013 | 17.7% | +33.6% |
| 2014 | 20.0% | +13.2% |
| 2015 | 21.9% | +9.5% |
| 2016 | 23.1% | +5.3% |
| 2017 | 35.6% | +54.5% |
| 2018 | 25.8% | -27.7% |
| 2019 | 26.6% | +3.1% |
| 2020 | 33.8% | +27.3% |
| 2021 | 15.5% | -54.1% |
| 2022 | 24.2% | +56.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 48.8% | 47.3% | 50.1% | 3 |
| 1980s | 53.3% | 28.8% | 76.7% | 10 |
| 1990s | 27.8% | 4.9% | 51.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.6% | 2.7% | 5.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 22.1% | 7.9% | 35.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 24.5% | 15.5% | 33.8% | 3 |
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More economy & growth data for Sudan
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.1 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 50.98 constant LCU per person (2009)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 76.04 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 0.3365 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 391.87 current US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), annual 148.53 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 744.7 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 867,228 current LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 2.04 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is communications, computer, etc. in Sudan?
- Communications, computer, etc. in Sudan was 24.2% in 2022, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 76.7% in 1985.
- What is the lowest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.7% in 2009.
- How does Sudan rank for communications, computer, etc.?
- Sudan ranks 131st out of 197 countries with data for 2022.
- Is communications, computer, etc. rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 83.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Communications, computer, information, and other services cover international telecommunications; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; personal, cultural, and recreational services; manufacturing services on physical inputs owned by others; and maintenance and repair services and government services not included elsewhere. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service imports which are services provided by non-residents to residents.