Imports of goods and services in South Sudan
South Sudan: Imports of goods and services was 4.44 billion BoP, current US$ in 2023. ▲ Rising
Imports of goods and services in South Sudan, 2014–2023
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in South Sudan is 4.44 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 30.6% on the previous year and down 15.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in South Sudan peaked at 6.40 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.92 billion BoP, current US$, in 2017.
South Sudan ranks 150th of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Imports of goods and services in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5.25 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 2015 | 3.30 billion BoP, current US$ | -37.3% |
| 2016 | 2.07 billion BoP, current US$ | -37.2% |
| 2017 | 1.92 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.5% |
| 2018 | 3.57 billion BoP, current US$ | +86.4% |
| 2019 | 3.89 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.0% |
| 2020 | 4.25 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.0% |
| 2021 | 4.04 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.9% |
| 2022 | 6.40 billion BoP, current US$ | +58.6% |
| 2023 | 4.44 billion BoP, current US$ | -30.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.33 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.92 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.25 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
| 2020s | 4.78 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.04 billion BoP, current US$ | 6.40 billion BoP, current US$ | 4 |
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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 4.44 billion BoP, current US$ in 2023, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 6.40 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.92 billion BoP, current US$ in 2017.
- How does South Sudan rank for imports of goods and services?
- South Sudan ranks 150th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- 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 Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). 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 is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.