Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in South Sudan
South Sudan: Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows was 83.42 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in South Sudan, 2012–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in South Sudan is 83.42, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 1,416.8% on the previous year and up 89.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in South Sudan peaked at 161 in 2012 and was at its lowest, -793, in 2013.
That places South Sudan 169th out of 222 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 161 | — |
| 2013 | -793 | -592.5% |
| 2014 | 44 | -105.5% |
| 2015 | 0.15 | -99.7% |
| 2016 | -7.85 | -5333.3% |
| 2017 | 1.42 | -118.1% |
| 2018 | 60.14 | +4135.2% |
| 2019 | -231.84 | -485.5% |
| 2020 | 17.5 | -107.5% |
| 2021 | 67.5 | +285.7% |
| 2022 | 121.5 | +80.0% |
| 2023 | -6.33 | -105.2% |
| 2024 | 83.42 | -1416.8% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 83.42 is below the median for low income countries, which is 274, 30% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 83.42 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 596.7, 14% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in South 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | -5333.3% | 0.15 | -7.85 |
| 2018 | +4135.2% | 1.42 | 60.14 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | -95.75 | -793 | 161 | 8 |
| 2020s | 56.72 | -6.33 | 121.5 | 5 |
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)
- GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate 4.99 % change on previous year (2015)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd, per unit of GDP 1 units per US$ of GDP (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 unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2015)
- Services, value added (current LCU), annual growth rate 29.9 % change on previous year (2015)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in South Sudan?
- Foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in South Sudan was 83.42 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 161 in 2012.
- What is the lowest foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -793 in 2013.
- How does South Sudan rank for foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows?
- South Sudan ranks 169th out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 89.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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