South Sudan Trade Openness
Trade as % of GDP NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS
South Sudan's trade openness was 65.55% in 2015, ranked 68th globally. This represents a 1.4% increase from 2014. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
South Sudan's trade openness indicator experienced significant fluctuations between 2008 and 2015. The country's all-time peak of 97.27 in 2008, which ranked it among the most open trade economies globally, was followed by a sharp decline to 50.81 in 2013, its all-time trough. This downward trend was reversed in subsequent years, with South Sudan's trade openness reaching 65.55 by 2015, ranking it 68th globally. A comparison with peer countries reveals that South Sudan's openness is comparable to that of Greece, which also experienced a decline in trade openness during the same period. The country's trade openness is significantly lower than that of more developed economies such as Canada, which had a trade openness of 66.16 in 2015. The recent trend suggests that South Sudan's trade openness may continue to increase, driven by the country's efforts to rebuild its economy and integrate into the global trade system. A significant improvement in the business environment and infrastructure would likely accelerate this trend.
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}
}