Imports of goods and services (current LCU) in South Sudan
South Sudan: Imports of goods and services (current LCU) 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 (current LCU) 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% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 12.50 billion current LCU is below the median for low income countries, which is 2.67 trillion current LCU, 0% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 12.50 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.09 trillion current LCU, 1% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
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)
- 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)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per capita 20.18 units per person (2025)
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.