Share of services in total exports in South Sudan
South Sudan: Share of services in total exports was 10.8% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Share of services in total exports in South Sudan, 2014–2023
Source: United Nations Population Division, national statistical offices, and Eurostat, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of goods and services exports.
Analysis
In 2023, share of services in total exports in South Sudan stood at 10.8%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 25.7% on the previous year and up 1,123.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of services in total exports in South Sudan peaked at 14.5% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.9%, in 2014.
South Sudan ranks 162nd of 198 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of services in total exports in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | % of goods and services exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0.9% | — |
| 2015 | 3.6% | +309.1% |
| 2016 | 10.8% | +200.0% |
| 2017 | 8.2% | -23.8% |
| 2018 | 4.8% | -41.8% |
| 2019 | 4.3% | -9.8% |
| 2020 | 6.5% | +51.6% |
| 2021 | 8.8% | +34.8% |
| 2022 | 14.5% | +64.2% |
| 2023 | 10.8% | -25.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5.4% | 0.9% | 10.8% | 6 |
| 2020s | 10.2% | 6.5% | 14.5% | 4 |
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)
- 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 share of services in total exports in South Sudan?
- Share of services in total exports in South Sudan was 10.8% in 2023, according to United Nations Population Division, national statistical offices, and Eurostat, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of services in total exports recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 14.5% in 2022.
- What is the lowest share of services in total exports recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.9% in 2014.
- How does South Sudan rank for share of services in total exports?
- South Sudan ranks 162nd out of 198 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of services in total exports rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,123.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Population Division, national statistical offices, and Eurostat, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of services 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.