Imports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP in South Sudan
South Sudan: Imports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP was 0.289 current US$ per US$ of GDP in 2015. ▼ Falling
Imports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP in South Sudan, 2008–2015
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current US$ per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services (current us$), per unit of gdp in South Sudan is 0.289 current US$ per US$ of GDP, measured in 2015.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.1% on the previous year and down 7.5% over ten years.
That places South Sudan 144th out of 193 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the middle of the range.
Imports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | current US$ per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0.3124 current US$ per US$ of GDP | — |
| 2009 | 0.3452 current US$ per US$ of GDP | +10.5% |
| 2010 | 0.2951 current US$ per US$ of GDP | -14.5% |
| 2011 | 0.2715 current US$ per US$ of GDP | -8.0% |
| 2012 | 0.2879 current US$ per US$ of GDP | +6.0% |
| 2013 | 0.4107 current US$ per US$ of GDP | +42.7% |
| 2014 | 0.2624 current US$ per US$ of GDP | -36.1% |
| 2015 | 0.289 current US$ per US$ of GDP | +10.1% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 0.289 current US$ per US$ of GDP is below the median for low income countries, which is 0.2907 current US$ per US$ of GDP, 99% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 0.289 current US$ per US$ of GDP is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.3001 current US$ per US$ of GDP, 96% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.3288 current US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.3124 current US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.3452 current US$ per US$ of GDP | 2 |
| 2010s | 0.3028 current US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.2624 current US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.4107 current US$ per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 141 South Africa 0.295 current US$ per US$ of GDP compare
- 142 Gabon 0.294 current US$ per US$ of GDP compare
- 143 Eritrea 0.2924 current US$ per US$ of GDP
- 145 Uganda 0.2876 current US$ per US$ of GDP compare
- 146 Malawi 0.2875 current US$ per US$ of GDP
- 147 New Caledonia 0.2867 current US$ 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 us$), per unit of gdp in South Sudan?
- Imports of goods and services (current us$), per unit of gdp in South Sudan was 0.289 current US$ per US$ of GDP in 2015, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current us$), per unit of gdp recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 0.4107 current US$ per US$ of GDP in 2013.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current us$), per unit of gdp recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2624 current US$ per US$ of GDP in 2014.
- How does South Sudan rank for imports of goods and services (current us$), per unit of gdp?
- South Sudan ranks 144th out of 193 countries with data for 2015.
- Is imports of goods and services (current us$), per unit of gdp rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Imports of goods and services (current US$) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Imports of goods and services (current US$) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Imports of goods and services (current US$) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.