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South Sudan Trade Balance

External balance on goods and services  NE.RSB.GNFS.CD

$930.0M −$766.2M (-45.2%)
Year 2015 Rank #136 Global Peak $5.8B (2011) Source World Bank

South Sudan Trade Balance (2008–2015)

Overview

South Sudan's trade balance stood at $930.0M in 2015, a decline of +$766.2M from 2014. South Sudan ranked 136th globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Balance YoY change Rank
2015 $930.0M −$766.2M #136
2014 $1.7B +$7.5B #139
2013 $-5.8B −$7.4B #27
2012 $1.7B −$4.1B #127
2011 $5.8B +$1.1B #135
2010 $4.7B +$1.5B #136
2009 $3.2B −$1.9B #137
2008 $5.1B #139

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 91.4% Real rate -26.9%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

South Sudan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2024. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw trade balance improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Sudan's trade balance?

South Sudan's trade balance was $930.0M in 2015. Ranked 136th globally. This represents a 45.2% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest trade balance in South Sudan?

South Sudan's trade balance peaked at $5.8B in 2011.

What was the lowest trade balance in South Sudan?

The lowest trade balance in South Sudan was $-5.8B in 2013.

How does South Sudan rank in trade balance?

South Sudan ranks 136th globally in trade balance as of 2015.

What is the World Bank indicator code for trade balance?

The World Bank indicator code is NE.RSB.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is South Sudan's trade balance in million?

South Sudan's trade balance was approximately 929.99 million ($930.0M) in 2015.

What is the trade balance of South Sudan in 2015?

The trade balance of South Sudan in 2015 was $930.0M. This ranks 136th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_south-sudan_trade-balance, title = {South Sudan Trade Balance}, url = {https://historysaid.com/south-sudan/trade-balance}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }