External balance on goods and services (current LCU) in South Sudan
South Sudan: External balance on goods and services (current LCU) was 3.35 billion current LCU in 2015. ◆ Volatile
External balance on goods and services in South Sudan, 2008–2015
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2015, external balance on goods and services in South Sudan stood at 3.35 billion current LCU.
That represents a change of down 33.0% on the previous year and down 68.4% over ten years.
That places South Sudan 63rd out of 193 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the middle of the range.
External balance on goods and services (current LCU) in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 10.61 billion current LCU | — |
| 2009 | 7.29 billion current LCU | -31.3% |
| 2010 | 10.74 billion current LCU | +47.5% |
| 2011 | 17.34 billion current LCU | +61.4% |
| 2012 | 4.94 billion current LCU | -71.5% |
| 2013 | -17.03 billion current LCU | -444.5% |
| 2014 | 5.00 billion current LCU | -129.4% |
| 2015 | 3.35 billion current LCU | -33.0% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 3.35 billion current LCU is above the median for low income countries, which is -480.38 billion current LCU. (22 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 3.35 billion current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -68.31 billion current LCU. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.95 billion current LCU | 7.29 billion current LCU | 10.61 billion current LCU | 2 |
| 2010s | 4.06 billion current LCU | -17.03 billion current LCU | 17.34 billion current LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
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 in South Sudan?
- External balance on goods and services in South Sudan was 3.35 billion current LCU in 2015, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest external balance on goods and services recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 17.34 billion current LCU in 2011.
- What is the lowest external balance on goods and services recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -17.03 billion current LCU in 2013.
- How does South Sudan rank for external balance on goods and services?
- South Sudan ranks 63rd out of 193 countries with data for 2015.
- Is external balance on goods and services rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 68.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of External balance on goods and services (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The balance of international trade in goods and services is the difference between the exports and imports of goods and services. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.