Imports of goods and services in South Sudan
South Sudan: Imports of goods and services was 12.50 billion current LCU in 2015. ▲ Rising
Imports of goods and services in South Sudan, 2008–2015
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2015, imports of goods and services in South Sudan stood at 12.50 billion current LCU.
The figure is up 15.6% on the previous year and up 31.1% over ten years.
South Sudan ranks 160th of 193 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Imports of goods and services in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 9.53 billion current LCU | — |
| 2009 | 9.75 billion current LCU | +2.3% |
| 2010 | 9.93 billion current LCU | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 12.10 billion current LCU | +21.8% |
| 2012 | 10.13 billion current LCU | -16.2% |
| 2013 | 22.33 billion current LCU | +120.3% |
| 2014 | 10.81 billion current LCU | -51.6% |
| 2015 | 12.50 billion current LCU | +15.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.64 billion current LCU | 9.53 billion current LCU | 9.75 billion current LCU | 2 |
| 2010s | 12.97 billion current LCU | 9.93 billion current LCU | 22.33 billion current LCU | 6 |
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)
- 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 12.50 billion current 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 22.33 billion current LCU in 2013.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.53 billion current LCU in 2008.
- How does South Sudan rank for imports of goods and services?
- South Sudan ranks 160th out of 193 countries with data for 2015.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- 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 (current 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 current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.