Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) in South Sudan
South Sudan: Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) 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$, in 2017.
South Sudan ranks 151st of 200 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) 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% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 4.44 billion BoP, current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 5.97 billion BoP, current US$, 74% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 4.44 billion BoP, current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.19 billion BoP, current US$, 72% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.33 billion BoP, current US$ | 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 |
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 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 151st 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.