Imports of goods and services in South Sudan
South Sudan: Imports of goods and services was 28.9% in 2015. ▼ Falling
Imports of goods and services in South Sudan, 2008–2015
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
In 2015, imports of goods and services in South Sudan stood at 28.9%.
That represents a change of up 10.1% on the previous year and down 7.5% over ten years.
South Sudan ranks 145th of 193 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Imports of goods and services in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 31.2% | — |
| 2009 | 34.5% | +10.5% |
| 2010 | 29.5% | -14.5% |
| 2011 | 27.2% | -8.0% |
| 2012 | 28.8% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | 41.1% | +42.7% |
| 2014 | 26.2% | -36.1% |
| 2015 | 28.9% | +10.1% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 28.9% is below the median for low income countries, which is 29.1%, 99% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 28.9% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 30.0%, 96% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 32.9% | 31.2% | 34.5% | 2 |
| 2010s | 30.3% | 26.2% | 41.1% | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 142 South Africa 29.5% compare
- 143 Gabon 29.4% compare
- 144 Eritrea 29.2%
- 146 Uganda 28.8% compare
- 147 Malawi 28.8%
- 148 New Caledonia 28.7% 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 in South Sudan?
- Imports of goods and services in South Sudan was 28.9% 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 41.1% in 2013.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.2% in 2014.
- How does South Sudan rank for imports of goods and services?
- South Sudan ranks 145th 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 7.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- 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 (% of GDP). 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 as a percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) which is the total income earned through the production of goods and services in an economic territory during an accounting period.