External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP in South Sudan
South Sudan: External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP was 7.8% in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2015)
7.8%
Change on year
down 36.2%
World rank
27th
of 191 countries
All-time high
38.9%
in 2011
All-time low
-31.3%
in 2013
Years of data
8
2008–2015
External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP in South Sudan, 2008–2015
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
South Sudan recorded 7.8% for external balance on goods and services as a percent of gdp in 2015.
That represents a change of down 36.2% on the previous year and down 77.7% over ten years.
South Sudan ranks 27th of 191 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 34.8% | — |
| 2009 | 25.8% | -25.9% |
| 2010 | 31.9% | +23.8% |
| 2011 | 38.9% | +21.9% |
| 2012 | 14.0% | -63.9% |
| 2013 | -31.3% | -323.1% |
| 2014 | 12.1% | -138.8% |
| 2015 | 7.8% | -36.2% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 7.8% is above the median for low income countries, which is -11.3%. (22 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 7.8% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -6.9%. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 30.3% | 25.8% | 34.8% | 2 |
| 2010s | 12.2% | -31.3% | 38.9% | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
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- 29 Azerbaijan 6.2% compare
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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)
- GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate 4.99 % change on previous year (2015)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd, per capita 1,080 units per person (2015)
- GDP (current LCU), per unit of GDP 3.6 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2015)
- GDP (current LCU), per capita 3,893 current LCU per person (2015)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate -10.79 % change on previous year (2015)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 1 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2015)
- Manufacturing value added to gdp, per capita 0 units per person (2015)
- Services, value added (current LCU), annual growth rate 29.9 % change on previous year (2015)
Frequently asked questions
- What is external balance on goods and services as a percent of gdp in South Sudan?
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of gdp in South Sudan was 7.8% in 2015, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest external balance on goods and services as a percent of gdp recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 38.9% in 2011.
- What is the lowest external balance on goods and services as a percent of gdp recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -31.3% in 2013.
- How does South Sudan rank for external balance on goods and services as a percent of gdp?
- South Sudan ranks 27th out of 191 countries with data for 2015.
- Is external balance on goods and services as a percent of gdp rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 77.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Exports of goods and services minus imports of goods and services divided by gross domestic product, expressed as a percentage.