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South Sudan Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

65.55% +0.92% (+1.4%)
Year 2015 Rank #68 Global Peak 97.27% (2008) Source World Bank

South Sudan Trade Openness (2008–2015)

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

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 openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Sudan's trade openness?

South Sudan's trade openness was 65.55% in 2015. Ranked 68th globally. This represents a 1.4% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in South Sudan?

South Sudan's trade openness peaked at 97.27% in 2008.

What was the lowest trade openness in South Sudan?

The lowest trade openness in South Sudan was 50.81% in 2013.

How does South Sudan rank in trade openness?

South Sudan ranks 68th globally in trade openness as of 2015.

What is the World Bank indicator code for trade openness?

The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the trade openness of South Sudan in 2015?

The trade openness of South Sudan in 2015 was 65.55%. This ranks 68th in the world.

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