South Sudan Trade Openness
Trade as % of GDP NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS
Overview
South Sudan's trade openness stood at 65.55% in 2015, a rise of +0.92% from 2014. South Sudan ranked 68th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Openness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 65.55% | +0.92% | #68 |
| 2014 | 64.63% | +13.82% | #61 |
| 2013 | 50.81% | −20.81% | #32 |
| 2012 | 71.62% | −21.61% | #65 |
| 2011 | 93.23% | +2.28% | #105 |
| 2010 | 90.94% | −3.89% | #107 |
| 2009 | 94.84% | −2.43% | #125 |
| 2008 | 97.27% | – | #114 |
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 trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
South Sudan's trade openness was 65.55% in 2015. Ranked 68th globally. This represents a 1.4% increase from the previous year.
South Sudan's trade openness peaked at 97.27% in 2008.
The lowest trade openness in South Sudan was 50.81% in 2013.
South Sudan ranks 68th globally in trade openness as of 2015.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The trade openness of South Sudan in 2015 was 65.55%. This ranks 68th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_south-sudan_trade-openness,
title = {South Sudan Trade Openness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/south-sudan/trade-openness},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}