Share of service in total exports in Sudan
Sudan: Share of service in total exports was 4.36 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
4.36 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
down 13.3%
World rank
127th
of 198 countries
All-time high
11.67 billion BoP, current US$
in 2008
All-time low
213.40 million BoP, current US$
in 1992
Years of data
46
1977–2022
Share of service in total exports in Sudan, 1977–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
Sudan recorded 4.36 billion BoP, current US$ for share of service in total exports in 2022.
The figure is down 13.3% on the previous year and up 7.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of service in total exports in Sudan peaked at 11.67 billion BoP, current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 213.40 million BoP, current US$, in 1992.
That places Sudan 127th out of 198 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of service in total exports in Sudan, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 658.23 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1978 | 563.00 million BoP, current US$ | -14.5% |
| 1979 | 514.05 million BoP, current US$ | -8.7% |
| 1980 | 689.40 million BoP, current US$ | +34.1% |
| 1981 | 792.74 million BoP, current US$ | +15.0% |
| 1982 | 400.86 million BoP, current US$ | -49.4% |
| 1983 | 514.23 million BoP, current US$ | +28.3% |
| 1984 | 519.00 million BoP, current US$ | +0.9% |
| 1985 | 444.23 million BoP, current US$ | -14.4% |
| 1986 | 326.76 million BoP, current US$ | -26.4% |
| 1987 | 265.04 million BoP, current US$ | -18.9% |
| 1988 | 427.00 million BoP, current US$ | +61.1% |
| 1989 | 544.37 million BoP, current US$ | +27.5% |
| 1990 | 326.50 million BoP, current US$ | -40.0% |
| 1991 | 302.50 million BoP, current US$ | -7.4% |
| 1992 | 213.40 million BoP, current US$ | -29.5% |
| 1993 | 306.30 million BoP, current US$ | +43.5% |
| 1994 | 523.90 million BoP, current US$ | +71.0% |
| 1995 | 555.70 million BoP, current US$ | +6.1% |
| 1996 | 620.30 million BoP, current US$ | +11.6% |
| 1997 | 594.20 million BoP, current US$ | -4.2% |
| 1998 | 595.70 million BoP, current US$ | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 780.10 million BoP, current US$ | +31.0% |
| 2000 | 1.81 billion BoP, current US$ | +131.6% |
| 2001 | 1.70 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.0% |
| 2002 | 1.95 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.7% |
| 2003 | 2.54 billion BoP, current US$ | +30.4% |
| 2004 | 3.78 billion BoP, current US$ | +48.6% |
| 2005 | 4.82 billion BoP, current US$ | +27.7% |
| 2006 | 5.66 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.3% |
| 2007 | 8.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +57.0% |
| 2008 | 11.67 billion BoP, current US$ | +31.4% |
| 2009 | 8.26 billion BoP, current US$ | -29.2% |
| 2010 | 11.40 billion BoP, current US$ | +38.1% |
| 2011 | 10.19 billion BoP, current US$ | -10.6% |
| 2012 | 4.07 billion BoP, current US$ | -60.1% |
| 2013 | 4.79 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.8% |
| 2014 | 4.45 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.0% |
| 2015 | 3.17 billion BoP, current US$ | -28.8% |
| 2016 | 3.09 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.4% |
| 2017 | 4.10 billion BoP, current US$ | +32.5% |
| 2018 | 3.48 billion BoP, current US$ | -15.0% |
| 2019 | 3.73 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.2% |
| 2020 | 3.80 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 5.03 billion BoP, current US$ | +32.2% |
| 2022 | 4.36 billion BoP, current US$ | -13.3% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 4.36 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.55 billion BoP, current US$, 2.8× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 4.36 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.05 billion BoP, current US$, 1.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 578.43 million BoP, current US$ | 514.05 million BoP, current US$ | 658.23 million BoP, current US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | 492.36 million BoP, current US$ | 265.04 million BoP, current US$ | 792.74 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 481.86 million BoP, current US$ | 213.40 million BoP, current US$ | 780.10 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.11 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.70 billion BoP, current US$ | 11.67 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.25 billion BoP, current US$ | 3.09 billion BoP, current US$ | 11.40 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.40 billion BoP, current US$ | 3.80 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.03 billion BoP, current US$ | 3 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
More economy & growth data for Sudan
- 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)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0143 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of service in total exports in Sudan?
- Share of service in total exports in Sudan was 4.36 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of service in total exports recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 11.67 billion BoP, current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest share of service in total exports recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 213.40 million BoP, current US$ in 1992.
- How does Sudan rank for share of service in total exports?
- Sudan ranks 127th out of 198 countries with data for 2022.
- Is share of service in total exports rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (IMF), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of service in total exports. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Services refer to economic output of intangible commodities that may be produced, transferred, and consumed at the same time. The share of services in total exports comes from comparing trade in goods and services at current US dollars.