Foreign direct investment, net inflows in South Sudan
South Sudan: Foreign direct investment, net inflows was 83.42 million BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign direct investment, net inflows in South Sudan, 2012–2024
Source: Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF), note: International Monetary Fund, Balance of Payments database, supplemented by data from the United Nations Conference on Trade and D. Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, foreign direct investment, net inflows in South Sudan stood at 83.42 million BoP, current US$.
The figure is up 1,416.8% on the previous year and up 7,953.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign direct investment, net inflows in South Sudan peaked at 161.00 million BoP, current US$ in 2012 and was at its lowest, -793.00 million BoP, current US$, in 2013.
South Sudan ranks 154th of 201 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | -72.41 million BoP, current US$ | -793.00 million BoP, current US$ | 161.00 million BoP, current US$ | 8 |
| 2020s | 56.72 million BoP, current US$ | -6.33 million BoP, current US$ | 121.50 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 151 Aruba 103.25 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 152 Tajikistan 85.85 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 153 Togo 83.75 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 155 Eswatini 75.53 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 156 Palau 69.08 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 157 Djibouti 67.82 million BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for South Sudan
- Gross capital formation 689.96 million current US$ (2015)
- Industry (including construction), value added -36.8% (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 foreign direct investment, net inflows in South Sudan?
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows in South Sudan was 83.42 million BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF), note: International Monetary Fund, Balance of Payments database, supplemented by data from the United Nations Conference on Trade and D.
- What is the highest foreign direct investment, net inflows recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 161.00 million BoP, current US$ in 2012.
- What is the lowest foreign direct investment, net inflows recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -793.00 million BoP, current US$ in 2013.
- How does South Sudan rank for foreign direct investment, net inflows?
- South Sudan ranks 154th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign direct investment, net inflows rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7,953.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF), note: International Monetary Fund, Balance of Payments database, supplemented by data from the United Nations Conference on Trade and D, published as part of Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Foreign direct investment refers to direct investment equity flows in the reporting economy. It is the sum of equity capital, reinvestment of earnings, and other capital. Direct investment is a category of cross-border investment associated with a resident in one economy having control or a significant degree of influence on the management of an enterprise that is resident in another economy. Ownership of 10 percent or more of the ordinary shares of voting stock is the criterion for determining the existence of a direct investment relationship. Data are in current U.S. dollars.