Share of imports by region of origin in South Sudan
South Sudan: Share of imports by region of origin was 63.10 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of imports by region of origin in South Sudan, 2012–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, share of imports by region of origin in South Sudan stood at 63.10 million current US$.
The figure is up 10.6% on the previous year and up 211.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of imports by region of origin in South Sudan peaked at 64.35 million current US$ in 2021 and was at its lowest, 10.70 million current US$, in 2016.
That places South Sudan 175th out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of imports by region of origin in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 32.75 million current US$ | — |
| 2013 | 24.70 million current US$ | -24.6% |
| 2014 | 20.24 million current US$ | -18.0% |
| 2015 | 20.21 million current US$ | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 10.70 million current US$ | -47.1% |
| 2017 | 15.17 million current US$ | +41.7% |
| 2018 | 55.88 million current US$ | +268.5% |
| 2019 | 23.61 million current US$ | -57.8% |
| 2020 | 49.14 million current US$ | +108.2% |
| 2021 | 64.35 million current US$ | +30.9% |
| 2022 | 46.48 million current US$ | -27.8% |
| 2023 | 57.06 million current US$ | +22.8% |
| 2024 | 63.10 million current US$ | +10.6% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 63.10 million current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 66.62 million current US$, 95% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 63.10 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 125.05 million current US$, 50% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 25.41 million current US$ | 10.70 million current US$ | 55.88 million current US$ | 8 |
| 2020s | 56.03 million current US$ | 46.48 million current US$ | 64.35 million current US$ | 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)
- 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 share of imports by region of origin in South Sudan?
- Share of imports by region of origin in South Sudan was 63.10 million current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of imports by region of origin recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 64.35 million current US$ in 2021.
- What is the lowest share of imports by region of origin recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.70 million current US$ in 2016.
- How does South Sudan rank for share of imports by region of origin?
- South Sudan ranks 175th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of imports by region of origin rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 211.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.