Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States) in South Sudan
South Sudan: Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States) was 83.42 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in South Sudan, 2012–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in million current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in South Sudan is 83.42 million current US$, 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 million current US$ in 2012 and was at its lowest, -793 million current US$, in 2013.
That places South Sudan 170th out of 224 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States) in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | million current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 161 million current US$ | — |
| 2013 | -793 million current US$ | -592.5% |
| 2014 | 44 million current US$ | -105.5% |
| 2015 | 0.15 million current US$ | -99.7% |
| 2016 | -7.85 million current US$ | -5333.3% |
| 2017 | 1.42 million current US$ | -118.1% |
| 2018 | 60.14 million current US$ | +4135.2% |
| 2019 | -231.84 million current US$ | -485.5% |
| 2020 | 17.5 million current US$ | -107.5% |
| 2021 | 67.5 million current US$ | +285.7% |
| 2022 | 121.5 million current US$ | +80.0% |
| 2023 | -6.33 million current US$ | -105.2% |
| 2024 | 83.42 million current US$ | -1416.8% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 83.42 million current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 274 million current US$, 30% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 83.42 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 596.7 million current US$, 14% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States) in South Sudan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | -5333.3% | 0.15 million current US$ | -7.85 million current US$ |
| 2018 | +4135.2% | 1.42 million current US$ | 60.14 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | -95.75 million current US$ | -793 million current US$ | 161 million current US$ | 8 |
| 2020s | 56.72 million current US$ | -6.33 million current US$ | 121.5 million current US$ | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for South Sudan
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -977.22 % change on previous year (2024)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in South Sudan?
- Foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in South Sudan was 83.42 million current US$ 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 million current US$ in 2012.
- What is the lowest foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -793 million current US$ in 2013.
- How does South Sudan rank for foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows?
- South Sudan ranks 170th out of 224 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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