Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) in South Sudan
South Sudan: Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) was 37.40 billion current LCU in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Final consumption expenditure in South Sudan, 2008–2015
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for final consumption expenditure in South Sudan is 37.40 billion current LCU, measured in 2015.
The figure is up 13.7% on the previous year and up 139.0% over ten years.
South Sudan ranks 152nd of 188 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 15.65 billion current LCU | — |
| 2009 | 17.49 billion current LCU | +11.8% |
| 2010 | 19.44 billion current LCU | +11.1% |
| 2011 | 22.98 billion current LCU | +18.2% |
| 2012 | 27.75 billion current LCU | +20.8% |
| 2013 | 65.18 billion current LCU | +134.9% |
| 2014 | 32.89 billion current LCU | -49.5% |
| 2015 | 37.40 billion current LCU | +13.7% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 37.40 billion current LCU is below the median for low income countries, which is 12.88 trillion current LCU, 0% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 37.40 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.33 trillion current LCU, 1% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 16.57 billion current LCU | 15.65 billion current LCU | 17.49 billion current LCU | 2 |
| 2010s | 34.27 billion current LCU | 19.44 billion current LCU | 65.18 billion current LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 149 Bosnia and Herzegovina 50.71 billion current LCU compare
- 150 Luxembourg 47.75 billion current LCU compare
- 151 Eritrea 39.62 billion current LCU
- 153 El Salvador 35.88 billion current LCU compare
- 154 Latvia 34.65 billion current LCU compare
- 155 Kuwait 33.25 billion current LCU compare
More economy & growth data for South Sudan
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.82 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5.77 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -90.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 0.0268 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -91.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 0.0195 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per capita 27.64 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per capita 20.18 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is final consumption expenditure in South Sudan?
- Final consumption expenditure in South Sudan was 37.40 billion current LCU in 2015, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest final consumption expenditure recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 65.18 billion current LCU in 2013.
- What is the lowest final consumption expenditure recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.65 billion current LCU in 2008.
- How does South Sudan rank for final consumption expenditure?
- South Sudan ranks 152nd out of 188 countries with data for 2015.
- Is final consumption expenditure rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 139.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Final consumption expenditure (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Final consumption expenditure is expenditure on goods and services by resident institutional units for the direct satisfaction of human needs or wants, whether individual or collective. Final consumption expenditure can be measured for households, general government, the central bank and non-profit institutions serving households. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.