ICT service exports in South Sudan
South Sudan: ICT service exports was 7.4% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
ICT service exports in South Sudan, 2014–2023
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of service exports, BoP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for ict service exports in South Sudan is 7.4%, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 5.2% on the previous year and up 36.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ict service exports in South Sudan peaked at 8.8% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 2019.
That places South Sudan 85th out of 189 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
ICT service exports in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | % of service exports, BoP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5.4% | — |
| 2015 | 2.7% | -49.7% |
| 2016 | 1.9% | -31.2% |
| 2017 | 1.6% | -15.6% |
| 2018 | 1.0% | -36.8% |
| 2019 | 0.2% | -77.6% |
| 2020 | 8.8% | +3849.2% |
| 2021 | 8.3% | -5.6% |
| 2022 | 7.8% | -6.3% |
| 2023 | 7.4% | -5.2% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 7.4% is above the median for low income countries, which is 3.2%, 2.3× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 7.4% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.2%, 2.3× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.1% | 0.2% | 5.4% | 6 |
| 2020s | 8.0% | 7.4% | 8.8% | 4 |
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 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 ict service exports in South Sudan?
- Ict service exports in South Sudan was 7.4% in 2023, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest ict service exports recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 8.8% in 2020.
- What is the lowest ict service exports recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 2019.
- How does South Sudan rank for ict service exports?
- South Sudan ranks 85th out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Is ict service exports rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of ICT service exports (% of service exports, BoP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Information and communication technology service exports include computer and communications services (telecommunications and postal and courier services) and information services (computer data and news-related service transactions).