Net errors and omissions (BoP, current US$) in South Sudan
South Sudan: Net errors and omissions (BoP, current US$) was -92.80 million BoP, current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Net errors and omissions in South Sudan, 2014–2023
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net errors and omissions in South Sudan is -92.80 million BoP, current US$, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 38.2% on the previous year and down 7.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net errors and omissions in South Sudan peaked at 574.59 million BoP, current US$ in 2018 and was at its lowest, -881.71 million BoP, current US$, in 2020.
South Sudan ranks 127th of 199 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net errors and omissions (BoP, current US$) in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | -86.32 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 2015 | 105.80 million BoP, current US$ | -222.6% |
| 2016 | -451.88 million BoP, current US$ | -527.1% |
| 2017 | -615.24 million BoP, current US$ | +36.1% |
| 2018 | 574.59 million BoP, current US$ | -193.4% |
| 2019 | -752.20 million BoP, current US$ | -230.9% |
| 2020 | -881.71 million BoP, current US$ | +17.2% |
| 2021 | -475.67 million BoP, current US$ | -46.1% |
| 2022 | -67.12 million BoP, current US$ | -85.9% |
| 2023 | -92.80 million BoP, current US$ | +38.2% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's -92.80 million BoP, current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is -8.15 million BoP, current US$, 11.4× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's -92.80 million BoP, current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -2.34 million BoP, current US$, 39.6× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | -204.21 million BoP, current US$ | -752.20 million BoP, current US$ | 574.59 million BoP, current US$ | 6 |
| 2020s | -379.32 million BoP, current US$ | -881.71 million BoP, current US$ | -67.12 million BoP, current US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 124 Botswana -83.25 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 125 Sao Tome and Principe -84.92 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 126 Samoa -92.35 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 128 Mozambique -101.55 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 129 Ghana -112.40 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 130 Barbados -132.48 million BoP, current US$
More economy & growth data for South Sudan
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -977.22 % change on previous year (2024)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net errors and omissions in South Sudan?
- Net errors and omissions in South Sudan was -92.80 million BoP, current US$ in 2023, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest net errors and omissions recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 574.59 million BoP, current US$ in 2018.
- What is the lowest net errors and omissions recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -881.71 million BoP, current US$ in 2020.
- How does South Sudan rank for net errors and omissions?
- South Sudan ranks 127th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net errors and omissions 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 volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Net errors and omissions (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Net errors and omissions constitute a residual category needed to ensure that accounts in the balance of payments statement sum to zero. Net errors and omissions are derived as the balance on the financial account minus the balances on the current and capital accounts. 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.