Trade in South Sudan

South Sudan: Trade was 65.6% in 2015. ▼ Falling

Latest (2015)
65.6%
Change on year
up 1.4%
World rank
125th
of 193 countries
All-time high
97.3%
in 2008
All-time low
50.8%
in 2013
Years of data
8
2008–2015

Trade in South Sudan, 2008–2015

0204060801002008201120152008: 97.3 % of GDP2009: 94.8 % of GDP2010: 90.9 % of GDP2011: 93.2 % of GDP2012: 71.6 % of GDP2013: 50.8 % of GDP2014: 64.6 % of GDP2015: 65.6 % of GDP

Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in % of GDP.

Analysis

The most recent figure for trade in South Sudan is 65.6%, measured in 2015.

The figure is up 1.4% on the previous year and down 32.6% over ten years.

That places South Sudan 125th out of 193 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the middle of the range.

Trade in South Sudan, year by year

Annual values for Trade (% of GDP) in South Sudan, 2008 to 2015.
Year % of GDP Change
2008 97.3%
2009 94.8% -2.5%
2010 90.9% -4.1%
2011 93.2% +2.5%
2012 71.6% -23.2%
2013 50.8% -29.1%
2014 64.6% +27.2%
2015 65.6% +1.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 96.1% 94.8% 97.3% 2
2010s 72.8% 50.8% 93.2% 6

Countries ranked near South Sudan

  1. 122 Ghana 69.0% compare
  2. 123 France 67.2% compare
  3. 124 Philippines 66.8% compare
  4. 126 Burkina Faso 65.0% compare
  5. 127 Chile 65.0% compare
  6. 128 French Polynesia 64.5% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is trade in South Sudan?
Trade in South Sudan was 65.6% in 2015, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
What is the highest trade recorded in South Sudan?
The highest recorded value was 97.3% in 2008.
What is the lowest trade recorded in South Sudan?
The lowest recorded value was 50.8% in 2013.
How does South Sudan rank for trade?
South Sudan ranks 125th out of 193 countries with data for 2015.
Is trade rising or falling in South Sudan?
Over the last ten years it is down 32.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this South Sudan data come from?
The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Trade (% of GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Trade (% of GDP)
Unit
% of GDP
Source
Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
236 places, 11,229 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed

Trade is the sum of exports and imports of goods and services. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) which is the total income earned through the production of goods and services in an economic territory during an accounting period.