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South Sudan Exports of goods and services (% of GDP) 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Exports of goods and services (% of GDP) in South Sudan stood at 54.95% in 2016, according to World Bank. The latest value is up 18.3 percentage points from 36.65% in 2015. South Sudan ranked 40th highest of the 200 countries in this dataset in 2016; Luxembourg ranked first.

Data source: World Bank · Unit: % · Category: Macroeconomics · Explore more indicators on EconDash

Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1960–2025
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What is Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)?

Exports of goods and services (% of GDP), measured in %, measures the total economic output of South Sudan. It represents the broadest indicator of economic activity, capturing production, income, and expenditure across all sectors — from manufacturing and services to agriculture and government. GDP can be calculated three ways: by adding up all expenditures (consumption + investment + government spending + net exports), by summing all incomes earned, or by totaling value added at each production stage. In South Sudan, the statistical agency compiles GDP data through comprehensive surveys of businesses, government records, and household expenditure patterns. While GDP per capita provides insight into average living standards, it does not capture income distribution, environmental costs, or unpaid work like caregiving. Nevertheless, GDP growth remains the most widely followed metric for assessing whether an economy is expanding or contracting.

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What is the latest Exports of goods and services (% of GDP) in South Sudan?

Exports of goods and services (% of GDP) in South Sudan stood at 54.95% in 2016, according to World Bank.

Is Exports of goods and services (% of GDP) in South Sudan rising or falling?

The latest value is up 18.3 percentage points from 36.65% in 2015.

How does South Sudan rank for Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)?

South Sudan ranked 40th highest of the 200 countries in this dataset in 2016; Luxembourg ranked first.

Metadata for Exports of goods and services (% of GDP) in South Sudan
IndicatorExports of goods and services (% of GDP)
CountrySouth Sudan
CategoryMacroeconomics
Unit%
SourceWorld Bank
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Latest value: 54.95% (2016)

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Source:World Bank — series NE.EXP.GNFS.ZS
License:CC BY 4.0
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APA

World Bank. (2026). Exports of goods and services (% of GDP) — South Sudan [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/exports-of-goods-and-services-of-gdp/SSD. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.EXP.GNFS.ZS

MLA

World Bank. "Exports of goods and services (% of GDP) — South Sudan." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/exports-of-goods-and-services-of-gdp/SSD. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.EXP.GNFS.ZS.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Exports of goods and services (% of GDP) — South Sudan." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/exports-of-goods-and-services-of-gdp/SSD. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.EXP.GNFS.ZS.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_exports_of_goods_and_services_of_gdp_ssd,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Exports of goods and services (\% of GDP) --- South Sudan}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/exports-of-goods-and-services-of-gdp/SSD},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.EXP.GNFS.ZS}
}