Merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies outside in South Sudan
South Sudan: Merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies outside was 21.0% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies outside 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 outside in South Sudan is 21.0%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 24.3% on the previous year and down 64.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies outside in South Sudan peaked at 58.9% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 15.3%, in 2018.
That places South Sudan 97th out of 206 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 outside in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | % of total merchandise imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 50.0% | — |
| 2013 | 58.9% | +17.8% |
| 2014 | 53.2% | -9.6% |
| 2015 | 28.3% | -46.8% |
| 2016 | 16.3% | -42.4% |
| 2017 | 15.6% | -4.2% |
| 2018 | 15.3% | -2.0% |
| 2019 | 18.8% | +23.1% |
| 2020 | 20.7% | +9.8% |
| 2021 | 17.9% | -13.7% |
| 2022 | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| 2023 | 21.0% | +24.3% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 21.0% is below the median for low income countries, which is 36.9%, 57% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 21.0% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 33.0%, 63% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 32.0% | 15.3% | 58.9% | 8 |
| 2020s | 19.1% | 16.9% | 21.0% | 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 outside in South Sudan?
- Merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies outside in South Sudan was 21.0% in 2023, according to Staff estimates, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies outside recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 58.9% in 2013.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies outside recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.3% in 2018.
- How does South Sudan rank for merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies outside?
- South Sudan ranks 97th out of 206 countries with data for 2023.
- Is merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies outside rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 64.4%. 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 outside region (% 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 outside region are the sum of merchandise imports by the reporting economy from other low- and middle-income economies in other World Bank regions 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.