External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth in South Sudan
South Sudan: External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth was -33.01 % change on previous year in 2015. ◆ Volatile
External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth in South Sudan, 2009–2015
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
South Sudan recorded -33.01 % change on previous year for external balance on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth in 2015.
The figure is down 125.5% on the previous year and down 5.4% over ten years.
South Sudan ranks 147th of 192 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | -31.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 2010 | 47.46 % change on previous year | -251.5% |
| 2011 | 61.42 % change on previous year | +29.4% |
| 2012 | -71.5 % change on previous year | -216.4% |
| 2013 | -444.51 % change on previous year | +521.7% |
| 2014 | 129.38 % change on previous year | -129.1% |
| 2015 | -33.01 % change on previous year | -125.5% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's -33.01 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is -13.2 % change on previous year, 2.5× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's -33.01 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.45 % change on previous year. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -31.33 % change on previous year | -31.33 % change on previous year | -31.33 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2010s | -51.79 % change on previous year | -444.51 % change on previous year | 129.38 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 144 Gabon -30.8 % change on previous year compare
- 145 Kyrgyzstan -32.47 % change on previous year compare
- 146 Saudi Arabia -32.52 % change on previous year compare
- 148 Russia -33.51 % change on previous year compare
- 149 Antigua and Barbuda -34.48 % change on previous year
- 150 Germany -35.58 % change on previous year 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 external balance on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth in South Sudan?
- External balance on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth in South Sudan was -33.01 % change on previous year in 2015, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest external balance on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 129.38 % change on previous year in 2014.
- What is the lowest external balance on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -444.51 % change on previous year in 2013.
- How does South Sudan rank for external balance on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth?
- South Sudan ranks 147th out of 192 countries with data for 2015.
- Is external balance on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in External balance on goods and services (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- External balance on goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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The year-on-year percentage change in External balance on goods and services (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.