Debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and in Sudan
Sudan: Debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and was 2.9% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and in Sudan, 2000–2022
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2022, debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and in Sudan stood at 2.9%.
The figure is down 93.6% on the previous year and down 59.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and in Sudan peaked at 45.2% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 2.8%, in 2020.
That places Sudan 105th out of 125 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and in Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 13.2% | — |
| 2001 | 13.6% | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 6.8% | -50.2% |
| 2003 | 10.6% | +56.8% |
| 2004 | 8.2% | -22.2% |
| 2005 | 7.3% | -11.9% |
| 2006 | 4.9% | -33.1% |
| 2007 | 3.9% | -20.6% |
| 2008 | 2.9% | -24.4% |
| 2009 | 5.7% | +95.4% |
| 2010 | 4.2% | -26.9% |
| 2011 | 4.8% | +15.5% |
| 2012 | 7.0% | +46.5% |
| 2013 | 4.8% | -31.2% |
| 2014 | 4.3% | -11.7% |
| 2015 | 10.6% | +148.1% |
| 2016 | 6.3% | -40.6% |
| 2017 | 4.1% | -34.8% |
| 2018 | 4.1% | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 3.7% | -9.5% |
| 2020 | 2.8% | -23.4% |
| 2021 | 45.2% | +1501.2% |
| 2022 | 2.9% | -93.6% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 2.9% is below the median for low income countries, which is 9.7%, 30% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 2.9% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9.0%, 32% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and in 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +1501.2% | 2.8% | 45.2% |
| 2015 | +148.1% | 4.3% | 10.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.7% | 2.9% | 13.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.4% | 3.7% | 10.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.0% | 2.8% | 45.2% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 54.24 million BoP, current US$ (2021)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0016 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2021)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1.13 BoP, current US$ per person (2021)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 548.20 million BoP, current US$ (2023)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -4.41 % change on previous year (2023)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0137 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 10.95 BoP, current US$ per person (2023)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 5.73 % change on previous year (2017)
Frequently asked questions
- What is debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and in Sudan?
- Debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and in Sudan was 2.9% in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 45.2% in 2021.
- What is the lowest debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.8% in 2020.
- How does Sudan rank for debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and?
- Sudan ranks 105th out of 125 countries with data for 2022.
- Is debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and primary income (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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