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South Sudan: Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$)

In , South Sudan's Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$) was 83.42 million.

That's up 1,416.8% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was $7.75 billion . South Sudan ranks #153 globally out of 195 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #37 of 47.

Source: World Bank Open Data (BX.KLT.DINV.CD.WD) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2012–2024)

South Sudan Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic 2014: Oil price collapse 2022: Russia–Ukraine war begins
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2014 · Oil price collapse
  • 2022 · Russia–Ukraine war begins

Highlights

Peak
161.00M
Trough
-793.00M
1-year change
+1,416.8%
5-year change
+3,874.5%
10-year change
+7,953.2%
+55.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$)
83.417M
-6.335M
121.500M
67.500M
17.500M
-2.210M
60.140M
1.420M
-7.850M
150,000.0000

About Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$)

Foreign direct investment refers to direct investment equity flows in the reporting economy. It is the sum of equity capital, reinvestment of earnings, and other capital. Direct investment is a category of cross-border investment associated with a resident in one economy having control or a significant degree of influence on the management of an enterprise that is resident in another economy. Ownership of 10 percent or more of the ordinary shares of voting stock is the criterion for determining the existence of a direct investment relationship. Data are in current U.S. dollars.

Indicator code: BX.KLT.DINV.CD.WDCategory: Trade & Finance

Frequently asked questions

What was South Sudan's Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$) in 2024?
In 2024, South Sudan's Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$) was 83.42 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Sudan's Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$) rising or falling?
South Sudan's Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$) rose 1,416.8% from 2023 to 2024.
How does South Sudan rank globally on Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$)?
In 2024, South Sudan ranked #153 out of 195 countries reporting Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$).
How does South Sudan's Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$) compare to the world average?
The global average for Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$) in 2024 was $7.75 billion, so South Sudan is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #37 of 47.
What is Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$) and how is it measured?
Foreign direct investment refers to direct investment equity flows in the reporting economy. It is the sum of equity capital, reinvestment of earnings, and other capital. Direct investment is a category of cross-border investment associated with a resident in one economy having control or a significant degree of influence on the management of an enterprise that is resident in another economy. Ownership of 10 percent or more of the ordinary shares of voting stock is the criterion for determining the existence of a direct investment relationship. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (BX.KLT.DINV.CD.WD), CC BY 4.0.