Merchandise exports to high-income economies in South Sudan

South Sudan: Merchandise exports to high-income economies was 48.0% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
48.0%
Change on year
down 18.4%
World rank
145th
of 206 countries
All-time high
98.2%
in 2012
All-time low
0.0%
in 2014
Years of data
12
2012–2023

Merchandise exports to high-income economies in South Sudan, 2012–2023

0204060801002012201720232012: 98.2 % of total merchandise exports2013: 0.008 % of total merchandise exports2014: 0.007 % of total merchandise exports2015: 0.049 % of total merchandise exports2016: 0.09 % of total merchandise exports2017: 0.07 % of total merchandise exports2018: 2.9 % of total merchandise exports2019: 8.8 % of total merchandise exports2020: 10.2 % of total merchandise exports2021: 47 % of total merchandise exports2022: 58.8 % of total merchandise exports2023: 48 % of total merchandise exports

Source: Staff estimates, World Bank (WB). Measured in % of total merchandise exports.

Analysis

South Sudan recorded 48.0% for merchandise exports to high-income economies in 2023.

That represents a change of down 18.4% on the previous year and up 582,007.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, merchandise exports to high-income economies in South Sudan peaked at 98.2% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2014.

South Sudan ranks 145th of 206 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Merchandise exports to high-income economies in South Sudan, year by year

Annual values for Merchandise exports to high-income economies (% of total merchandise exports) in South Sudan, 2012 to 2023.
Year % of total merchandise exports Change
2012 98.2%
2013 0.0% -100.0%
2014 0.0% -10.8%
2015 0.0% +560.6%
2016 0.1% +85.5%
2017 0.1% -21.8%
2018 2.9% +3957.6%
2019 8.8% +209.5%
2020 10.2% +14.9%
2021 47.0% +362.2%
2022 58.8% +25.3%
2023 48.0% -18.4%

South Sudan compared with similar countries

  • South Sudan's 48.0% is above the median for low income countries, which is 46.1%, 1.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
  • South Sudan's 48.0% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 49.5%, 97% of the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 13.8% 0.0% 98.2% 8
2020s 41.0% 10.2% 58.8% 4

Countries ranked near South Sudan

  1. 142 Burundi 48.9% compare
  2. 143 Peru 48.5% compare
  3. 144 Kuwait 48.5% compare
  4. 146 Panama 47.8% compare
  5. 147 Montenegro 47.3% compare
  6. 148 United Arab Emirates 46.8% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is merchandise exports to high-income economies in South Sudan?
Merchandise exports to high-income economies in South Sudan was 48.0% in 2023, according to Staff estimates, World Bank (WB).
What is the highest merchandise exports to high-income economies recorded in South Sudan?
The highest recorded value was 98.2% in 2012.
What is the lowest merchandise exports to high-income economies recorded in South Sudan?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2014.
How does South Sudan rank for merchandise exports to high-income economies?
South Sudan ranks 145th out of 206 countries with data for 2023.
Is merchandise exports to high-income economies rising or falling in South Sudan?
Over the last ten years it is up 582,007.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Sudan data come from?
The figures come from Staff estimates, World Bank (WB), published as part of Merchandise exports to high-income economies (% of total merchandise exports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Merchandise exports to high-income economies (% of total merchandise exports)
Unit
% of total merchandise exports
Source
Staff estimates, World Bank (WB)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
253 places, 13,486 data points, 1960–2023
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Merchandise exports to high-income economies are the sum of merchandise exports from the reporting economy to high-income economies according to the World Bank classification of economies. Data are expressed as a percentage of total merchandise exports by the economy. Data are computed only if at least half of the economies in the partner country group had non-missing data.