PPP conversion factor for private consumption in South Sudan
South Sudan: PPP conversion factor for private consumption was 158.05 LCU per international $ in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
158.05 LCU per international $
World rank
48th
of 204 countries
All-time high
158.05 LCU per international $
in 2021
All-time low
1.09 LCU per international $
in 2008
Years of data
11
2008–2021
PPP conversion factor for private consumption in South Sudan, 2008–2021
Source: ICP, Eurostat PPP Programme, and OECD PPP Programme, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in LCU per international $.
Analysis
South Sudan recorded 158.05 LCU per international $ for ppp conversion factor for private consumption in 2021. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.
The figure is up 9,633.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ppp conversion factor for private consumption in South Sudan peaked at 158.05 LCU per international $ in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1.09 LCU per international $, in 2008.
South Sudan ranks 48th of 204 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
PPP conversion factor for private consumption in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | LCU per international $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1.09 LCU per international $ | — |
| 2009 | 1.15 LCU per international $ | +5.4% |
| 2010 | 1.14 LCU per international $ | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 1.62 LCU per international $ | +42.4% |
| 2012 | 2.22 LCU per international $ | +36.8% |
| 2013 | 2.1 LCU per international $ | -5.2% |
| 2014 | 2.03 LCU per international $ | -3.8% |
| 2015 | 2.98 LCU per international $ | +46.9% |
| 2016 | 13.56 LCU per international $ | +355.9% |
| 2017 | 36.78 LCU per international $ | +171.2% |
| 2021 | 158.05 LCU per international $ | +329.7% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 158.05 LCU per international $ is below the median for low income countries, which is 211.17 LCU per international $, 75% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 158.05 LCU per international $ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 197.88 LCU per international $, 80% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.12 LCU per international $ | 1.09 LCU per international $ | 1.15 LCU per international $ | 2 |
| 2010s | 7.81 LCU per international $ | 1.14 LCU per international $ | 36.78 LCU per international $ | 8 |
| 2020s | 158.05 LCU per international $ | 158.05 LCU per international $ | 158.05 LCU per international $ | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 45 Kazakhstan 190.98 LCU per international $ compare
- 46 Iceland 166.6 LCU per international $ compare
- 47 Armenia 158.53 LCU per international $ compare
- 49 Haiti 133.53 LCU per international $ compare
- 50 Vanuatu 122.24 LCU per international $ compare
- 51 New Caledonia 116.09 LCU per international $ 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)
- GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate 4.99 % change on previous year (2015)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd, per capita 1,080 units per person (2015)
- GDP (current LCU), per unit of GDP 3.6 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2015)
- GDP (current LCU), per capita 3,893 current LCU per person (2015)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate -10.79 % change on previous year (2015)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 1 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2015)
- Manufacturing value added to gdp, per capita 0 units per person (2015)
- Services, value added (current LCU), annual growth rate 29.9 % change on previous year (2015)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ppp conversion factor for private consumption in South Sudan?
- Ppp conversion factor for private consumption in South Sudan was 158.05 LCU per international $ in 2021, according to ICP, Eurostat PPP Programme, and OECD PPP Programme, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest ppp conversion factor for private consumption recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 158.05 LCU per international $ in 2021.
- What is the lowest ppp conversion factor for private consumption recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.09 LCU per international $ in 2008.
- How does South Sudan rank for ppp conversion factor for private consumption?
- South Sudan ranks 48th out of 204 countries with data for 2021.
- Is ppp conversion factor for private consumption rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9,633.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from ICP, Eurostat PPP Programme, and OECD PPP Programme, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of PPP conversion factor for private consumption. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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