Imports of goods and services in South Sudan
South Sudan: Imports of goods and services was -41.0% in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in South Sudan, 2009–2015
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in annual % growth.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in South Sudan is -41.0%, measured in 2015. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is down 903.9% on the previous year and down 285.1% over ten years.
South Sudan ranks 178th of 178 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Imports of goods and services in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | annual % growth | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | -10.6% | — |
| 2010 | 12.4% | -216.3% |
| 2011 | -2.6% | -121.3% |
| 2012 | -35.3% | +1237.0% |
| 2013 | 10.7% | -130.3% |
| 2014 | 5.1% | -52.2% |
| 2015 | -41.0% | -903.9% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's -41.0% is below the median for low income countries, which is 7.4%. (21 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's -41.0% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.0%. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -10.6% | -10.6% | -10.6% | 1 |
| 2010s | -8.5% | -41.0% | 12.4% | 6 |
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 imports of goods and services in South Sudan?
- Imports of goods and services in South Sudan was -41.0% in 2015, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 12.4% in 2010.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -41.0% in 2015.
- How does South Sudan rank for imports of goods and services?
- South Sudan ranks 178th out of 178 countries with data for 2015.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 285.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (annual % growth). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator denotes the percentage change over each previous year of the constant price (base year 2015) series in United States dollars.