Trade openness in South Sudan in 2015 — 65.55%. Ranked 116 in the world out of 185. Since 2008, the indicator has fallen by 31.71 pp.
2008–2015 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: South Sudan
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 65.55 | +0.92 pp |
| 2014 | 64.63 | +13.82 pp |
| 2013 | 50.81 | −20.81 pp |
| 2012 | 71.62 | −21.61 pp |
| 2011 | 93.23 | +2.28 pp |
| 2010 | 90.94 | −3.89 pp |
| 2009 | 94.84 | −2.43 pp |
| 2008 | 97.27 | — |
The same indicator for neighboring countries — with links to their pages
The sum of exports and imports of goods and services as a percent of GDP — the standard indicator of the trade openness of an economy. Values above 100% are not an anomaly: they mean that trade turnover exceeds annual GDP, which is typical of trading hubs and of small economies built into supply chains.
Source: World Development Indicators (World Bank), license CC BY 4.0.
Merchandise exports plus imports as a percent of GDP — without services.
Trade Exports (% of GDP)How far the economy is oriented toward external markets.
Trade Imports (% of GDP)How far the economy depends on supplies from abroad.
Trade Trade balanceThe difference between exports and imports of goods and services. A minus means imports are larger.
