Imports of goods and services in South Sudan
South Sudan: Imports of goods and services was 4.74 billion constant LCU in 2015. ▼ Falling
Imports of goods and services in South Sudan, 2008–2015
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in South Sudan is 4.74 billion constant LCU, measured in 2015. That is the lowest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 41.0% on the previous year and down 56.6% over ten years.
That places South Sudan 160th out of 179 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Imports of goods and services in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 10.91 billion constant LCU | — |
| 2009 | 9.75 billion constant LCU | -10.6% |
| 2010 | 10.96 billion constant LCU | +12.4% |
| 2011 | 10.67 billion constant LCU | -2.6% |
| 2012 | 6.91 billion constant LCU | -35.3% |
| 2013 | 7.65 billion constant LCU | +10.7% |
| 2014 | 8.04 billion constant LCU | +5.1% |
| 2015 | 4.74 billion constant LCU | -41.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.33 billion constant LCU | 9.75 billion constant LCU | 10.91 billion constant LCU | 2 |
| 2010s | 8.16 billion constant LCU | 4.74 billion constant LCU | 10.96 billion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 158 Papua New Guinea 5.35 billion constant LCU
- 159 Bahamas 5.09 billion constant LCU compare
- 161 Tajikistan 4.16 billion constant LCU compare
- 162 Montenegro 3.86 billion constant LCU compare
- 163 Turkmenistan 3.86 billion constant LCU
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 4.74 billion constant LCU 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 10.96 billion constant LCU in 2010.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.74 billion constant LCU in 2015.
- How does South Sudan rank for imports of goods and services?
- South Sudan ranks 160th out of 179 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 56.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- 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 (constant LCU). 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 constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.