South Sudan Reserves in Months of Imports
Total reserves in months of imports FI.RES.TOTL.MO
South Sudan's reserves in months of imports was -0.3 in 2025, ranked 157th globally. This represents a 250.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2014–2025.
Overview
South Sudan's reserves in months of imports stood at -0.3 in 2025, a decline of +0.4 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.3 by 2025. South Sudan ranked 157th globally.
South Sudan's foreign exchange reserves have been a concern for the country, with a significant decline in recent years. The reserves in months of imports have plummeted from an all-time peak of 1.04 months in 2019 to a dismal -0.26 months in 2025, placing it at rank 157 globally. This stark contrast is also evident when compared to its peer countries, with the Maldives boasting a relatively stable 0.06 months of imports covered by reserves. The decline in reserves has been attributed to the country's ongoing economic challenges, including a prolonged civil war and a heavily reliant economy. The economic situation in South Sudan remains precarious, and any improvement in the reserves would require significant economic restructuring and a boost in foreign investment. A stabilization of global oil prices, which account for the majority of South Sudan's exports, could potentially alter the trajectory of the country's economic trajectory and lead to an improvement in its foreign exchange reserves.
Data & projection
| Year | Reserves in Months of Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.5 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.3 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.3 | −0.4 | #157 |
| 2023 | 0.2 | +0.0 | #152 |
| 2022 | 0.2 | −0.7 | #158 |
| 2021 | 0.9 | +0.4 | #152 |
| 2020 | 0.5 | −0.6 | #156 |
| 2019 | 1.0 | +0.9 | #151 |
| 2018 | 0.1 | −0.1 | #163 |
| 2017 | 0.2 | −0.2 | #164 |
| 2016 | 0.4 | −0.4 | #160 |
| 2015 | 0.8 | −0.2 | #156 |
| 2014 | 1.0 | – | #157 |
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 reserves in months of imports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
South Sudan's reserves in months of imports was -0.3 in 2025. Ranked 157th globally. This represents a 250.8% decrease from the previous year.
South Sudan's reserves in months of imports peaked at 1.0 in 2019.
The lowest reserves in months of imports in South Sudan was -0.3 in 2025.
South Sudan ranks 157th globally in reserves in months of imports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FI.RES.TOTL.MO. Data sourced from World Bank.
South Sudan's reserves in months of imports is projected to reach -0.3 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The reserves in months of imports of South Sudan in 2025 was -0.3. This ranks 157th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_south-sudan_reserves-months-imports,
title = {South Sudan Reserves in Months of Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/south-sudan/reserves-months-imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}