Imports of goods and services (current US$) in South Sudan
South Sudan: Imports of goods and services (current US$) was 3.47 billion current US$ in 2015. ▬ Flat
Imports of goods and services in South Sudan, 2008–2015
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in South Sudan is 3.47 billion current US$, measured in 2015.
The figure is down 5.4% on the previous year and down 23.9% over ten years.
South Sudan ranks 154th of 193 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Imports of goods and services (current US$) in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4.56 billion current US$ | — |
| 2009 | 4.22 billion current US$ | -7.3% |
| 2010 | 4.31 billion current US$ | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 4.05 billion current US$ | -6.1% |
| 2012 | 3.43 billion current US$ | -15.1% |
| 2013 | 7.57 billion current US$ | +120.3% |
| 2014 | 3.66 billion current US$ | -51.6% |
| 2015 | 3.47 billion current US$ | -5.4% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 3.47 billion current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 6.10 billion current US$, 57% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 3.47 billion current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.46 billion current US$, 54% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.39 billion current US$ | 4.22 billion current US$ | 4.56 billion current US$ | 2 |
| 2010s | 4.42 billion current US$ | 3.43 billion current US$ | 7.57 billion current US$ | 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 3.47 billion current US$ 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 7.57 billion current US$ in 2013.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.43 billion current US$ in 2012.
- How does South Sudan rank for imports of goods and services?
- South Sudan ranks 154th 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 down 23.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- 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 US$). 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 indicator is expressed in United States dollars.