Merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in South in South Sudan
South Sudan: Merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in South was 3.3% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in South in South Sudan, 2012–2023
Source: Staff estimates, World Bank (WB). Measured in % of total merchandise imports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in south in South Sudan is 3.3%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 40.4% on the previous year and down 89.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in south in South Sudan peaked at 31.7% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 2.2%, in 2019.
South Sudan ranks 62nd of 205 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 from low- and middle-income economies in South in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | % of total merchandise imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 31.7% | — |
| 2013 | 30.8% | -2.7% |
| 2014 | 21.7% | -29.5% |
| 2015 | 5.1% | -76.5% |
| 2016 | 7.0% | +37.5% |
| 2017 | 6.6% | -6.6% |
| 2018 | 3.1% | -53.1% |
| 2019 | 2.2% | -27.4% |
| 2020 | 2.4% | +6.1% |
| 2021 | 2.6% | +10.1% |
| 2022 | 2.4% | -9.3% |
| 2023 | 3.3% | +40.4% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 3.3% is below the median for low income countries, which is 7.4%, 45% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 3.3% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 7.0%, 47% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 13.5% | 2.2% | 31.7% | 8 |
| 2020s | 2.7% | 2.4% | 3.3% | 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)
- Commercial service exports 383.32 million current US$ (2023)
- Transport services 63.4% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in south in South Sudan?
- Merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in south in South Sudan was 3.3% in 2023, according to Staff estimates, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in south recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 31.7% in 2012.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in south recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.2% in 2019.
- How does South Sudan rank for merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in south?
- South Sudan ranks 62nd out of 205 countries with data for 2023.
- Is merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in south rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 89.2%. 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 imports from low- and middle-income economies in South Asia (% of total merchandise imports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in South Asia are the sum of merchandise imports by the reporting economy from low- and middle-income economies in the South Asia region according to the World Bank classification of economies. Data are expressed as a percentage of total merchandise imports by the economy. Data are computed only if at least half of the economies in the partner country group had non-missing data.