Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in South Sudan
South Sudan: Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate was 15.62 % change on previous year in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in South Sudan, 2009–2015
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in South Sudan is 15.62 % change on previous year, measured in 2015.
That represents a change of up 130.3% on the previous year and up 565.4% over ten years.
That places South Sudan 40th out of 192 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the top quarter.
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2.35 % change on previous year | — |
| 2010 | 1.83 % change on previous year | -21.9% |
| 2011 | 21.81 % change on previous year | +1090.3% |
| 2012 | -16.24 % change on previous year | -174.5% |
| 2013 | 120.33 % change on previous year | -840.8% |
| 2014 | -51.58 % change on previous year | -142.9% |
| 2015 | 15.62 % change on previous year | -130.3% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 15.62 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is 19.04 % change on previous year, 82% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 15.62 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 7.53 % change on previous year, 2.1× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.35 % change on previous year | 2.35 % change on previous year | 2.35 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2010s | 15.29 % change on previous year | -51.58 % change on previous year | 120.33 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 37 Somalia 15.91 % change on previous year compare
- 38 Solomon Islands 15.83 % change on previous year compare
- 39 Hong Kong 15.79 % change on previous year compare
- 41 Curacao 15.26 % change on previous year compare
- 42 Cameroon 14.99 % change on previous year compare
- 43 Kiribati 14.89 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for South Sudan
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -977.22 % change on previous year (2024)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in South Sudan?
- Imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in South Sudan was 15.62 % change on previous year in 2015, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 120.33 % change on previous year in 2013.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -51.58 % change on previous year in 2014.
- How does South Sudan rank for imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- South Sudan ranks 40th out of 192 countries with data for 2015.
- Is imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 565.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.