Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Sudan
Sudan: Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per unit of GDP was 0.0218 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Sudan, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Sudan is 0.0218 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 11.5% on the previous year and up 59.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Sudan peaked at 0.9843 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1964 and was at its lowest, 0.0081 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2011.
That places Sudan 179th out of 179 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Sudan, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0.6919 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 0.8213 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +18.7% |
| 1962 | 0.8611 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.8% |
| 1963 | 0.9497 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.3% |
| 1964 | 0.9843 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.6% |
| 1965 | 0.777 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -21.1% |
| 1966 | 0.7591 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.3% |
| 1967 | 0.661 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.9% |
| 1968 | 0.6378 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.5% |
| 1969 | 0.5084 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -20.3% |
| 1970 | 0.4263 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -16.1% |
| 1971 | 0.3562 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -16.5% |
| 1972 | 0.2825 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -20.7% |
| 1973 | 0.2367 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -16.2% |
| 1974 | 0.244 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.1% |
| 1975 | 0.259 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.1% |
| 1976 | 0.2187 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -15.6% |
| 1977 | 0.1751 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -19.9% |
| 1978 | 0.1487 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -15.1% |
| 1979 | 0.166 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.7% |
| 1980 | 0.2073 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +24.8% |
| 1981 | 0.1904 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.1% |
| 1982 | 0.252 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +32.3% |
| 1983 | 0.2899 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +15.0% |
| 1984 | 0.2062 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -28.9% |
| 1985 | 0.203 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.6% |
| 1986 | 0.1234 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -39.2% |
| 1987 | 0.0954 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -22.7% |
| 1988 | 0.0884 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.3% |
| 1989 | 0.0547 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -38.2% |
| 1990 | 0.0343 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -37.3% |
| 1991 | 0.027 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -21.3% |
| 1992 | 0.1735 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +543.2% |
| 1993 | 0.1546 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.9% |
| 1994 | 0.1362 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.9% |
| 1995 | 0.0807 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -40.8% |
| 1996 | 0.1735 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +115.0% |
| 1997 | 0.2174 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +25.3% |
| 1998 | 0.2676 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +23.1% |
| 1999 | 0.3186 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +19.1% |
| 2000 | 0.3452 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.3% |
| 2001 | 0.2688 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -22.1% |
| 2002 | 0.2429 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.6% |
| 2003 | 0.2495 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.7% |
| 2004 | 0.2773 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.2% |
| 2005 | 0.2272 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -18.1% |
| 2006 | 0.1688 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -25.7% |
| 2007 | 0.1299 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -23.0% |
| 2008 | 0.1298 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 0.1526 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +17.5% |
| 2010 | 0.1426 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.5% |
| 2011 | 0.0081 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -94.3% |
| 2012 | 0.0111 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +37.4% |
| 2013 | 0.0122 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.3% |
| 2014 | 0.0132 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.6% |
| 2015 | 0.0137 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.0% |
| 2016 | 0.0212 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +54.1% |
| 2017 | 0.0277 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +30.7% |
| 2018 | 0.0392 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +41.6% |
| 2019 | 0.0446 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.8% |
| 2020 | 0.0486 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.9% |
| 2021 | 0.0382 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -21.4% |
| 2022 | 0.0275 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -28.0% |
| 2023 | 0.0311 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.1% |
| 2024 | 0.0196 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -36.9% |
| 2025 | 0.0218 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.5% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 0.0218 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for low income countries, which is 88.28 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 0% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 0.0218 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 85.96 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 0% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Sudan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | +543.2% | 0.027 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.1735 constant LCU per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.7652 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.5084 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.9843 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.2513 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.1487 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.4263 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1711 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.0547 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.2899 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1583 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.027 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.3186 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.2192 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.1298 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.3452 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0334 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.0081 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.1426 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0311 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.0196 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.0486 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
More economy & growth data for Sudan
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.1 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 54.24 million BoP, current US$ (2021)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0016 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2021)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1.13 BoP, current US$ per person (2021)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 548.20 million BoP, current US$ (2023)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -4.41 % change on previous year (2023)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0137 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 10.95 BoP, current US$ per person (2023)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 5.73 % change on previous year (2017)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Sudan?
- Imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Sudan was 0.0218 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 0.9843 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1964.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0081 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2011.
- How does Sudan rank for imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Sudan ranks 179th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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 of goods and services (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.