South Sudan FDI Inflows
Foreign direct investment, net inflows as % of GDP BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
South Sudan's fdi inflows was 0.00% in 2015, ranked 179th globally. This represents a 83.1% decrease from 2014. Data from World Bank, covering 2012–2015.
Overview
South Sudan's fdi inflows stood at 0.00% in 2015, a decline of +0.01% from 2014. South Sudan ranked 179th globally.
South Sudan's FDI inflows have exhibited significant volatility since 2012, with the country ranking 179 globally in 2015. The all-time peak of 1.35 in 2012, coupled with a trough of -4.30 in 2013, demonstrates the considerable fluctuations in foreign direct investment. For comparison, Japan, a peer country, received 0.12 in FDI inflows in the same period, highlighting the relative underperformance of South Sudan. In contrast, countries like Papua New Guinea and New Zealand, which ranked slightly higher in FDI inflows, experienced more stable inflows of 0.14 and -0.04, respectively. The latest available data for 2015 indicate a halt in FDI inflows, with a value of 0.00. This trend suggests that South Sudan's economy may struggle to attract long-term foreign investment, which could hinder its growth prospects. A sustained improvement in the country's business environment and infrastructure, particularly in the aftermath of the 2018 peace agreement, could potentially alter the trajectory of FDI inflows.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Inflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0.00% | −0.01% | #179 |
| 2014 | 0.01% | +4.31% | #185 |
| 2013 | -4.30% | −5.65% | #192 |
| 2012 | 1.35% | – | #152 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
South Sudan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2024. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw fdi inflows improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
South Sudan's fdi inflows was 0.00% in 2015. Ranked 179th globally. This represents a 83.1% decrease from the previous year.
South Sudan's fdi inflows peaked at 1.35% in 2012.
The lowest fdi inflows in South Sudan was -4.30% in 2013.
South Sudan ranks 179th globally in fdi inflows as of 2015.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The fdi inflows of South Sudan in 2015 was 0.00%. This ranks 179th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_south-sudan_fdi-inflows,
title = {South Sudan FDI Inflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/south-sudan/fdi-inflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}