Inflation of consumer prices in South Sudan
South Sudan: Inflation of consumer prices was 91.4% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Inflation of consumer prices in South Sudan, 2009–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in annual %.
Analysis
In 2024, inflation of consumer prices in South Sudan stood at 91.4%.
That represents a change of up 3,737.5% on the previous year and up 5,361.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inflation of consumer prices in South Sudan peaked at 380.0% in 2016 and was at its lowest, -6.7%, in 2022.
South Sudan ranks 5th of 190 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Inflation of consumer prices in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | annual % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5.0% | — |
| 2010 | 1.2% | -76.6% |
| 2011 | 46.9% | +3905.8% |
| 2012 | 45.5% | -2.8% |
| 2013 | -0.1% | -100.1% |
| 2014 | 1.7% | -2982.2% |
| 2015 | 52.8% | +3051.5% |
| 2016 | 380.0% | +620.2% |
| 2017 | 187.9% | -50.6% |
| 2018 | 83.5% | -55.5% |
| 2019 | 87.2% | +4.5% |
| 2020 | 29.7% | -66.0% |
| 2021 | 10.5% | -64.6% |
| 2022 | -6.7% | -163.6% |
| 2023 | 2.4% | -135.6% |
| 2024 | 91.4% | +3737.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% | 1 |
| 2010s | 88.7% | -0.1% | 380.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 25.5% | -6.7% | 91.4% | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
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)
- GNI (current US$), per capita 947.35 current US$ per person (2015)
- Special drawing rights per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.0002 (2024)
- GNI (current LCU), per capita 3,414 current LCU per person (2015)
- GNI (current LCU), per unit of GDP 3.16 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2015)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita 1,051 current US$ per person (2015)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), per capita 525.64 current LCU per person (2015)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9726 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2015)
- Domestic currency per US dollar (End-of-period (EoP)) 3,940 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inflation of consumer prices in South Sudan?
- Inflation of consumer prices in South Sudan was 91.4% in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest inflation of consumer prices recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 380.0% in 2016.
- What is the lowest inflation of consumer prices recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -6.7% in 2022.
- How does South Sudan rank for inflation of consumer prices?
- South Sudan ranks 5th out of 190 countries with data for 2024.
- Is inflation of consumer prices rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5,361.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Inflation of consumer prices. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual changes in the cost to the average consumer of acquiring a set basket of goods and services. This measure is used to track changes in living costs over time.