Exports of goods and services (current US$) in South Sudan
South Sudan: Exports of goods and services (current US$) was 4.40 billion current US$ in 2015. ▼ Falling
Exports of goods and services in South Sudan, 2008–2015
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2015, exports of goods and services in South Sudan stood at 4.40 billion current US$.
The figure is down 18.0% on the previous year and down 54.3% over ten years.
South Sudan ranks 139th of 193 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Exports of goods and services (current US$) in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 9.63 billion current US$ | — |
| 2009 | 7.38 billion current US$ | -23.4% |
| 2010 | 8.97 billion current US$ | +21.6% |
| 2011 | 9.85 billion current US$ | +9.8% |
| 2012 | 5.11 billion current US$ | -48.1% |
| 2013 | 1.79 billion current US$ | -64.9% |
| 2014 | 5.36 billion current US$ | +198.6% |
| 2015 | 4.40 billion current US$ | -18.0% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 4.40 billion current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 3.47 billion current US$, 1.3× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 4.40 billion current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.32 billion current US$, 70% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.50 billion current US$ | 7.38 billion current US$ | 9.63 billion current US$ | 2 |
| 2010s | 5.91 billion current US$ | 1.79 billion current US$ | 9.85 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 136 Bermuda 5.07 billion current US$ compare
- 137 Mauritania 4.65 billion current US$ compare
- 138 United States Virgin Islands 4.55 billion current US$ compare
- 140 Benin 4.19 billion current US$ compare
- 141 Madagascar 4.19 billion current US$ compare
- 142 Nepal 4.02 billion current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for South Sudan
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.82 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5.77 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -90.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 0.0268 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -91.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 0.0195 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per capita 27.64 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per capita 20.18 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of goods and services in South Sudan?
- Exports of goods and services in South Sudan was 4.40 billion current US$ in 2015, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest exports of goods and services recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 9.85 billion current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.79 billion current US$ in 2013.
- How does South Sudan rank for exports of goods and services?
- South Sudan ranks 139th out of 193 countries with data for 2015.
- Is exports of goods and services rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 54.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Exports of goods and services (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Exports of goods includes changes in the economic ownership of goods from residents of the compiling economy to non-residents, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Exports of services includes services provided by residents to non-residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.