Service imports (BoP, current US$) in Sudan
Sudan: Service imports (BoP, current US$) was 1.35 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.35 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
down 1.3%
World rank
142nd
of 200 countries
All-time high
2.90 billion BoP, current US$
in 2011
All-time low
109.81 million BoP, current US$
in 1993
Years of data
49
1977–2025
Service imports in Sudan, 1977–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for service imports in Sudan is 1.35 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 1.3% on the previous year and down 14.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, service imports in Sudan peaked at 2.90 billion BoP, current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 109.81 million BoP, current US$, in 1993.
That places Sudan 142nd out of 200 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Service imports (BoP, current US$) in Sudan, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 199.31 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1978 | 229.95 million BoP, current US$ | +15.4% |
| 1979 | 269.42 million BoP, current US$ | +17.2% |
| 1980 | 353.00 million BoP, current US$ | +31.0% |
| 1981 | 466.10 million BoP, current US$ | +32.0% |
| 1982 | 328.66 million BoP, current US$ | -29.5% |
| 1983 | 343.69 million BoP, current US$ | +4.6% |
| 1984 | 284.62 million BoP, current US$ | -17.2% |
| 1985 | 346.38 million BoP, current US$ | +21.7% |
| 1986 | 188.04 million BoP, current US$ | -45.7% |
| 1987 | 228.63 million BoP, current US$ | +21.6% |
| 1988 | 244.62 million BoP, current US$ | +7.0% |
| 1989 | 378.18 million BoP, current US$ | +54.6% |
| 1990 | 228.00 million BoP, current US$ | -39.7% |
| 1991 | 197.30 million BoP, current US$ | -13.5% |
| 1992 | 204.10 million BoP, current US$ | +3.4% |
| 1993 | 109.81 million BoP, current US$ | -46.2% |
| 1994 | 223.70 million BoP, current US$ | +103.7% |
| 1995 | 172.30 million BoP, current US$ | -23.0% |
| 1996 | 200.77 million BoP, current US$ | +16.5% |
| 1997 | 172.80 million BoP, current US$ | -13.9% |
| 1998 | 204.00 million BoP, current US$ | +18.1% |
| 1999 | 274.90 million BoP, current US$ | +34.8% |
| 2000 | 647.60 million BoP, current US$ | +135.6% |
| 2001 | 660.30 million BoP, current US$ | +2.0% |
| 2002 | 818.18 million BoP, current US$ | +23.9% |
| 2003 | 830.29 million BoP, current US$ | +1.5% |
| 2004 | 1.06 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.2% |
| 2005 | 1.50 billion BoP, current US$ | +41.2% |
| 2006 | 2.53 billion BoP, current US$ | +68.0% |
| 2007 | 2.68 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.2% |
| 2008 | 2.53 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.6% |
| 2009 | 2.10 billion BoP, current US$ | -17.0% |
| 2010 | 2.53 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.5% |
| 2011 | 2.90 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.5% |
| 2012 | 2.11 billion BoP, current US$ | -27.3% |
| 2013 | 2.03 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.7% |
| 2014 | 2.07 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 1.59 billion BoP, current US$ | -23.4% |
| 2016 | 1.44 billion BoP, current US$ | -9.5% |
| 2017 | 1.60 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.9% |
| 2018 | 1.17 billion BoP, current US$ | -26.5% |
| 2019 | 1.43 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.6% |
| 2020 | 1.67 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.9% |
| 2021 | 1.37 billion BoP, current US$ | -18.0% |
| 2022 | 1.59 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.3% |
| 2023 | 1.37 billion BoP, current US$ | -13.7% |
| 2024 | 1.37 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.1% |
| 2025 | 1.35 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.3% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 1.35 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.11 billion BoP, current US$, 1.2× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 1.35 billion BoP, current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.47 billion BoP, current US$, 92% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 232.89 million BoP, current US$ | 199.31 million BoP, current US$ | 269.42 million BoP, current US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | 316.19 million BoP, current US$ | 188.04 million BoP, current US$ | 466.10 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 198.77 million BoP, current US$ | 109.81 million BoP, current US$ | 274.90 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.54 billion BoP, current US$ | 647.60 million BoP, current US$ | 2.68 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.89 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.17 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.90 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.45 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.35 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.67 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
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- 143 Nicaragua 1.31 billion BoP, current US$ compare
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More economy & growth data for Sudan
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -9.17 % change on previous year (2019)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.1 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.89 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0175 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 20.38 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -0.1146 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0128 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 14.88 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is service imports in Sudan?
- Service imports in Sudan was 1.35 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest service imports recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 2.90 billion BoP, current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest service imports recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 109.81 million BoP, current US$ in 1993.
- How does Sudan rank for service imports?
- Sudan ranks 142nd out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is service imports rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Service imports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of services are 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.