Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual in South Sudan
South Sudan: Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual was -4.98 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual in South Sudan, 2013–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
South Sudan recorded -4.98 % change on previous year for merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in 2023.
That represents a change of down 128.2% on the previous year and down 102.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in South Sudan peaked at 264.25 % change on previous year in 2015 and was at its lowest, -28.78 % change on previous year, in 2016.
South Sudan ranks 132nd of 206 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 186.69 % change on previous year | — |
| 2014 | -21.37 % change on previous year | -111.4% |
| 2015 | 264.25 % change on previous year | -1336.8% |
| 2016 | -28.78 % change on previous year | -110.9% |
| 2017 | 14.46 % change on previous year | -150.3% |
| 2018 | 11.63 % change on previous year | -19.6% |
| 2019 | 11.98 % change on previous year | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 23.5 % change on previous year | +96.1% |
| 2021 | 11.96 % change on previous year | -49.1% |
| 2022 | 17.63 % change on previous year | +47.4% |
| 2023 | -4.98 % change on previous year | -128.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 62.7 % change on previous year | -28.78 % change on previous year | 264.25 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2020s | 12.03 % change on previous year | -4.98 % change on previous year | 23.5 % change on previous year | 4 |
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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)
- Commercial service exports 383.32 million current US$ (2023)
- Transport services 63.4% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in South Sudan?
- Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in South Sudan was -4.98 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 264.25 % change on previous year in 2015.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -28.78 % change on previous year in 2016.
- How does South Sudan rank for merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual?
- South Sudan ranks 132nd out of 206 countries with data for 2023.
- Is merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 102.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Merchandise imports by the reporting economy Staff estimates, World Bank (WB)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.