Commercial service exports in South Sudan
South Sudan: Commercial service exports was 383.32 million current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Commercial service exports in South Sudan, 2014–2023
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for commercial service exports in South Sudan is 383.32 million current US$, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 43.5% on the previous year and up 1,332.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, commercial service exports in South Sudan peaked at 677.95 million current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 26.76 million current US$, in 2014.
South Sudan ranks 161st of 200 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Commercial service exports in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 26.76 million current US$ | — |
| 2015 | 90.11 million current US$ | +236.7% |
| 2016 | 177.85 million current US$ | +97.4% |
| 2017 | 195.03 million current US$ | +9.7% |
| 2018 | 140.61 million current US$ | -27.9% |
| 2019 | 110.14 million current US$ | -21.7% |
| 2020 | 148.98 million current US$ | +35.3% |
| 2021 | 318.49 million current US$ | +113.8% |
| 2022 | 677.95 million current US$ | +112.9% |
| 2023 | 383.32 million current US$ | -43.5% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 383.32 million current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 436.55 million current US$, 88% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 383.32 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 479.01 million current US$, 80% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 123.42 million current US$ | 26.76 million current US$ | 195.03 million current US$ | 6 |
| 2020s | 382.19 million current US$ | 148.98 million current US$ | 677.95 million current US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
More private sector data for South Sudan
- Merchandise trade 37.2% (2025)
- Merchandise imports 1.27 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports 955.00 million current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 78.35 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate 7.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Merchandise imports (current US$), per capita 104.28 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise imports (current US$), annual growth rate 7.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Commercial service exports (current US$), per capita 33.38 current US$ per person (2023)
- Transport services 63.4% (2023)
- Commercial service imports (current US$), per capita 113.5 current US$ per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is commercial service exports in South Sudan?
- Commercial service exports in South Sudan was 383.32 million current US$ in 2023, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest commercial service exports recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 677.95 million current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest commercial service exports recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.76 million current US$ in 2014.
- How does South Sudan rank for commercial service exports?
- South Sudan ranks 161st out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is commercial service exports rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,332.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Commercial service exports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Commercial service exports are total service exports minus exports of government services not included elsewhere. Exports of services are services provided by residents to non-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.