Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP in South Sudan
South Sudan: Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP was 1.04 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2015. ▲ Rising
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP in South Sudan, 2008–2015
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2015, imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in South Sudan stood at 1.04 current LCU per US$ of GDP.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 34.5% on the previous year and up 59.4% over ten years.
That places South Sudan 138th out of 193 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the middle of the range.
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | current LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0.6533 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 2009 | 0.7974 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +22.1% |
| 2010 | 0.6802 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.7% |
| 2011 | 0.8115 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +19.3% |
| 2012 | 0.8492 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.6% |
| 2013 | 1.21 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +42.7% |
| 2014 | 0.7742 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -36.1% |
| 2015 | 1.04 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +34.5% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 1.04 current LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for low income countries, which is 156.27 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 1% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 1.04 current LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 105.58 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 1% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.7253 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.6533 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.7974 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 2 |
| 2010s | 0.8947 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.6802 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.21 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 135 Belize 1.07 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 136 Saudi Arabia 1.06 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 137 Suriname 1.05 current LCU per US$ of GDP
- 139 Brazil 0.9761 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 140 Bosnia and Herzegovina 0.9388 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 141 Malta 0.8841 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
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 (current lcu), per unit of gdp in South Sudan?
- Imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in South Sudan was 1.04 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2015, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.21 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2013.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6533 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2008.
- How does South Sudan rank for imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp?
- South Sudan ranks 138th out of 193 countries with data for 2015.
- Is imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- 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), 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 (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Imports of goods and services (current LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
Imports of goods and services (current 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.