Inflation of consumer prices in Sudan
Sudan: Inflation of consumer prices was 138.81 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
138.81
Change on year
down 61.3%
World rank
3rd
of 190 countries
All-time high
359.09
in 2021
All-time low
-10.03
in 1968
Years of data
63
1960–2022
Inflation of consumer prices in Sudan, 1960–2022
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Sudan recorded 138.81 for inflation of consumer prices in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 61.3% on the previous year and up 290.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inflation of consumer prices in Sudan peaked at 359.09 in 2021 and was at its lowest, -10.03, in 1968.
Sudan ranks 3rd 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 Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0.0922 | — |
| 1961 | 8.76 | +9397.5% |
| 1962 | 1.66 | -81.0% |
| 1963 | 4.69 | +181.9% |
| 1964 | 3.95 | -15.7% |
| 1965 | -2.45 | -161.9% |
| 1966 | 1.71 | -170.0% |
| 1967 | 11.01 | +543.1% |
| 1968 | -10.03 | -191.1% |
| 1969 | 12.61 | -225.6% |
| 1970 | 4.03 | -68.1% |
| 1971 | 1.3 | -67.6% |
| 1972 | 13.55 | +939.7% |
| 1973 | 15.29 | +12.8% |
| 1974 | 26.16 | +71.1% |
| 1975 | 23.96 | -8.4% |
| 1976 | 1.67 | -93.0% |
| 1977 | 17.08 | +919.6% |
| 1978 | 19.23 | +12.6% |
| 1979 | 31.14 | +61.9% |
| 1980 | 25.35 | -18.6% |
| 1981 | 24.58 | -3.1% |
| 1982 | 25.71 | +4.6% |
| 1983 | 30.59 | +19.0% |
| 1984 | 34.15 | +11.6% |
| 1985 | 45.41 | +33.0% |
| 1986 | 24.45 | -46.1% |
| 1987 | 20.56 | -15.9% |
| 1988 | 64.7 | +214.7% |
| 1989 | 66.72 | +3.1% |
| 1990 | 65.16 | -2.3% |
| 1991 | 123.58 | +89.7% |
| 1992 | 117.62 | -4.8% |
| 1993 | 101.38 | -13.8% |
| 1994 | 115.4 | +13.8% |
| 1995 | 68.38 | -40.7% |
| 1996 | 132.82 | +94.3% |
| 1997 | 47.17 | -64.5% |
| 1998 | 24.62 | -47.8% |
| 1999 | 17.17 | -30.3% |
| 2000 | 7.12 | -58.5% |
| 2001 | 1.94 | -72.8% |
| 2002 | 22.22 | +1048.4% |
| 2003 | 6.49 | -70.8% |
| 2004 | 9.66 | +48.8% |
| 2005 | 8.51 | -11.9% |
| 2006 | 7.2 | -15.4% |
| 2007 | 14.75 | +104.9% |
| 2008 | 14.3 | -3.1% |
| 2009 | 11.26 | -21.3% |
| 2010 | 12.98 | +15.3% |
| 2011 | 18.1 | +39.4% |
| 2012 | 35.56 | +96.5% |
| 2013 | 36.52 | +2.7% |
| 2014 | 36.91 | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 16.91 | -54.2% |
| 2016 | 17.75 | +5.0% |
| 2017 | 32.35 | +82.3% |
| 2018 | 63.29 | +95.6% |
| 2019 | 50.99 | -19.4% |
| 2020 | 163.26 | +220.2% |
| 2021 | 359.09 | +120.0% |
| 2022 | 138.81 | -61.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.2 | -10.03 | 12.61 | 10 |
| 1970s | 15.34 | 1.3 | 31.14 | 10 |
| 1980s | 36.22 | 20.56 | 66.72 | 10 |
| 1990s | 81.33 | 17.17 | 132.82 | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.34 | 1.94 | 22.22 | 10 |
| 2010s | 32.14 | 12.98 | 63.29 | 10 |
| 2020s | 220.39 | 138.81 | 359.09 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
- 1 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 254.95 compare
- 2 Argentina 219.88 compare
- 4 Zimbabwe 104.7 compare
- 5 South Sudan 91.44 compare
- 6 Iran, Islamic Republic of 42.17 compare
More economy & growth data for Sudan
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.1 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU), annual -28.15 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), annual growth rate -43.06 % change on previous year (2009)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1438 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2009)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per capita 214.77 current US$ per person (2009)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), annual growth rate -29.17 % change on previous year (2009)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.3739 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2009)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per capita 558.41 current LCU per person (2009)
- Special drawing rights per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.0013 (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inflation of consumer prices in Sudan?
- Inflation of consumer prices in Sudan was 138.81 in 2022, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest inflation of consumer prices recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 359.09 in 2021.
- What is the lowest inflation of consumer prices recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.03 in 1968.
- How does Sudan rank for inflation of consumer prices?
- Sudan ranks 3rd out of 190 countries with data for 2022.
- Is inflation of consumer prices rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 290.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Inflation of consumer prices. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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