External balance on goods and services in South Sudan
South Sudan: External balance on goods and services was -2.80 billion constant LCU in 2015. ◆ Volatile
External balance on goods and services in South Sudan, 2009–2015
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
South Sudan recorded -2.80 billion constant LCU for external balance on goods and services in 2015.
That represents a change of up 29.4% on the previous year and down 138.5% over ten years.
That places South Sudan 80th out of 161 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.29 billion constant LCU | 7.29 billion constant LCU | 7.29 billion constant LCU | 1 |
| 2010s | -962.34 million constant LCU | -5.58 billion constant LCU | 5.81 billion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 78 Montenegro -2.05 billion constant LCU compare
- 79 Sao Tome and Principe -2.57 billion constant LCU compare
- 81 Guam -3.30 billion constant LCU compare
- 82 New Zealand -3.69 billion constant LCU compare
- 83 Portugal -3.84 billion constant LCU compare
More economy & growth data for South Sudan
- Gross capital formation 689.96 million current US$ (2015)
- Industry (including construction), value added 5.29 billion constant LCU (2015)
- Exports of goods and services 36.7% (2015)
- Gross fixed capital formation 689.96 million current US$ (2015)
- Gross fixed capital formation 2.49 billion current LCU (2015)
- Gross fixed capital formation 5.8% (2015)
- Gross capital formation 2.0% (2015)
- Gross capital formation 5.8% (2015)
- Gross domestic savings 1.62 billion current US$ (2015)
- Exports of goods and services -52.3% (2015)
Frequently asked questions
- What is external balance on goods and services in South Sudan?
- External balance on goods and services in South Sudan was -2.80 billion constant LCU in 2015, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest external balance on goods and services recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 7.29 billion constant LCU in 2009.
- What is the lowest external balance on goods and services recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.58 billion constant LCU in 2012.
- How does South Sudan rank for external balance on goods and services?
- South Sudan ranks 80th out of 161 countries with data for 2015.
- Is external balance on goods and services rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 138.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of External balance on goods and services (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The balance of international trade in goods and services is the difference between the exports and imports of goods and services. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.