Imports by region of origin, per square kilometre in South Sudan
South Sudan: Imports by region of origin, per square kilometre was 90.3 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Imports by region of origin, per square kilometre in South Sudan, 2012–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
South Sudan recorded 90.3 current US$ per square kilometre for imports by region of origin, per square kilometre in 2023.
That represents a change of up 22.8% on the previous year and up 131.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports by region of origin, per square kilometre in South Sudan peaked at 101.83 current US$ per square kilometre in 2021 and was at its lowest, 16.93 current US$ per square kilometre, in 2016.
That places South Sudan 194th out of 204 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports by region of origin, per square kilometre in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | current US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 51.83 current US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 2013 | 39.09 current US$ per square kilometre | -24.6% |
| 2014 | 32.04 current US$ per square kilometre | -18.0% |
| 2015 | 31.98 current US$ per square kilometre | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 16.93 current US$ per square kilometre | -47.1% |
| 2017 | 24 current US$ per square kilometre | +41.7% |
| 2018 | 88.43 current US$ per square kilometre | +268.5% |
| 2019 | 37.36 current US$ per square kilometre | -57.8% |
| 2020 | 77.77 current US$ per square kilometre | +108.2% |
| 2021 | 101.83 current US$ per square kilometre | +30.9% |
| 2022 | 73.55 current US$ per square kilometre | -27.8% |
| 2023 | 90.3 current US$ per square kilometre | +22.8% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 90.3 current US$ per square kilometre is below the median for low income countries, which is 238.55 current US$ per square kilometre, 38% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 90.3 current US$ per square kilometre is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 790.01 current US$ per square kilometre, 11% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 40.21 current US$ per square kilometre | 16.93 current US$ per square kilometre | 88.43 current US$ per square kilometre | 8 |
| 2020s | 85.86 current US$ per square kilometre | 73.55 current US$ per square kilometre | 101.83 current US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 191 Russia 136.35 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 192 Iran 128.91 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 193 Somalia 94.89 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 195 Lesotho 85.58 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 196 Sudan 69.56 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 197 Niger 54.07 current US$ per square kilometre compare
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 imports by region of origin, per square kilometre in South Sudan?
- Imports by region of origin, per square kilometre in South Sudan was 90.3 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports by region of origin, per square kilometre recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 101.83 current US$ per square kilometre in 2021.
- What is the lowest imports by region of origin, per square kilometre recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.93 current US$ per square kilometre in 2016.
- How does South Sudan rank for imports by region of origin, per square kilometre?
- South Sudan ranks 194th out of 204 countries with data for 2023.
- Is imports by region of origin, per square kilometre rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 131.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports by region of origin, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Imports by region of origin divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Imports by region of origin ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Imports by region of origin International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Imports by region of origin divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.