Share of services in total exports in Sudan
Sudan: Share of services in total exports was 26.2% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Share of services in total exports in Sudan, 1977–2022
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 2022, share of services in total exports in Sudan stood at 26.2%.
The figure is up 6.9% on the previous year and up 27.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of services in total exports in Sudan peaked at 54.1% in 1982 and was at its lowest, 0.8%, in 2001.
That places Sudan 110th 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 services in total exports in Sudan, year by year
| Year | % of goods and services exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 15.5% | — |
| 1978 | 22.4% | +44.3% |
| 1979 | 28.3% | +26.4% |
| 1980 | 29.8% | +5.2% |
| 1981 | 34.9% | +17.3% |
| 1982 | 54.1% | +54.8% |
| 1983 | 34.4% | -36.4% |
| 1984 | 33.2% | -3.3% |
| 1985 | 45.7% | +37.5% |
| 1986 | 40.3% | -11.9% |
| 1987 | 41.1% | +1.9% |
| 1988 | 27.5% | -33.1% |
| 1989 | 33.4% | +21.5% |
| 1990 | 34.6% | +3.6% |
| 1991 | 20.3% | -41.3% |
| 1992 | 42.1% | +107.7% |
| 1993 | 18.5% | -56.2% |
| 1994 | 12.7% | -31.2% |
| 1995 | 18.4% | +44.9% |
| 1996 | 7.6% | -58.9% |
| 1997 | 5.0% | -33.5% |
| 1998 | 2.6% | -48.7% |
| 1999 | 9.5% | +267.1% |
| 2000 | 1.5% | -84.3% |
| 2001 | 0.8% | -43.0% |
| 2002 | 6.3% | +647.1% |
| 2003 | 1.4% | -77.8% |
| 2004 | 1.1% | -18.4% |
| 2005 | 3.0% | +157.4% |
| 2006 | 4.6% | +56.1% |
| 2007 | 5.4% | +17.7% |
| 2008 | 3.5% | -36.6% |
| 2009 | 3.8% | +9.6% |
| 2010 | 2.1% | -45.0% |
| 2011 | 7.5% | +263.0% |
| 2012 | 20.7% | +173.6% |
| 2013 | 20.8% | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 26.0% | +25.2% |
| 2015 | 35.3% | +35.5% |
| 2016 | 33.3% | -5.6% |
| 2017 | 30.3% | -9.1% |
| 2018 | 30.2% | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 26.8% | -11.4% |
| 2020 | 24.9% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | 24.6% | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 26.2% | +6.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 22.1% | 15.5% | 28.3% | 3 |
| 1980s | 37.4% | 27.5% | 54.1% | 10 |
| 1990s | 17.1% | 2.6% | 42.1% | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.1% | 0.8% | 6.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 23.3% | 2.1% | 35.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 25.2% | 24.6% | 26.2% | 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)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 70.99 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 2,213 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 2.58 million current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 3.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.4999 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per 582.12 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth 3.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per unit of 0.2029 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of services in total exports in Sudan?
- Share of services in total exports in Sudan was 26.2% in 2022, 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 Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 54.1% in 1982.
- What is the lowest share of services in total exports recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8% in 2001.
- How does Sudan rank for share of services in total exports?
- Sudan ranks 110th out of 198 countries with data for 2022.
- Is share of services in total exports rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this 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.