Inflation rates by country and year

-6.7%90%186.7%283.3%380%
-6.7%90%186.7%283.3%380%
20095.0%
2016380.0%
202491.4%
Source: World Bank

Data: World Bank, annual %. For information only — not financial advice.

Year2024Inflation Rate91.4%

Behind the curve

Turning points in South Sudan

  1. 2013↑ Upward pressure

    The South Sudanese Civil War — Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)

    The 2013 civil war disrupted oil production and supply, and the pound's collapse drove inflation sharply higher.

    Bank of South Sudan
  2. 2016↑ Upward pressure

    The pound's collapse — Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)

    Currency collapse and conflict pushed South Sudan toward hyperinflation in 2016.

    Bank of South Sudan
  3. 2022↑ Upward pressure

    The post-pandemic inflation surge — Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)

    Continued currency weakness and higher global prices kept South Sudanese inflation elevated in 2022.

    Bank of South Sudan

These are selected historical influences, not a complete account of inflation. An upward-pressure event can coincide with a peak when its inflationary effect has already occurred or when other forces begin pushing inflation lower. The markers show the years in which events occurred, although their effects may extend into later years.

What is the inflation in South Sudan?

The annual inflation rate in South Sudan was 91.4% in 2024, the most recent year in the World Bank dataset. That means prices rose 91.4% on average compared with the year before. Use the chart above to explore South Sudan's full inflation history from 2009 to 2024, and to compare it with any other country.

How inflation in South Sudan has changed

Inflation in South Sudan peaked at 380.0% in 2016 and reached its lowest point at -6.7% in 2022. Averaged across the 16 years of available data (2009–2024), the rate has been 63.7% per year.

Frequently asked questions about inflation in South Sudan

What is the current inflation rate in South Sudan?

The latest available annual figure is 91.4% in 2024, from the World Bank. Because the figures are reported annually, they may not reflect the most recent monthly reading published by South Sudan's statistical office.

What was the highest inflation rate in South Sudan?

The highest annual inflation rate on record is 380.0%, reached in 2016.

What was the lowest inflation rate in South Sudan?

The lowest annual inflation rate on record is -6.7%, recorded in 2022.

Where does the inflation data for South Sudan come from?

All figures come from the World Bank's World Development Indicators (indicator FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG), which report annual consumer price inflation for more than 200 countries and territories from 1960 onward.