Consumer price index in South Sudan
South Sudan: Consumer price index was 41,281 2010 = 100 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Consumer price index in South Sudan, 2008–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in 2010 = 100.
Analysis
In 2024, consumer price index in South Sudan stood at 41,281 2010 = 100. That is the highest value across all 17 years on record.
That represents a change of up 91.4% on the previous year and up 18,909.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, consumer price index in South Sudan peaked at 41,281 2010 = 100 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 94.13 2010 = 100, in 2008.
That places South Sudan 1st out of 189 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 96.49 2010 = 100 | 94.13 2010 = 100 | 98.84 2010 = 100 | 2 |
| 2010s | 3,156 2010 = 100 | 100 2010 = 100 | 15,749 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 2020s | 25,380 2010 = 100 | 20,423 2010 = 100 | 41,281 2010 = 100 | 5 |
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More reference data data for South Sudan
- Spring temperature anomalies -2.16 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.2213 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 2.51 °C (2026)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Elected parliament 0 (2025)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies -0.0456 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.8369 °C (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is consumer price index in South Sudan?
- Consumer price index in South Sudan was 41,281 2010 = 100 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 consumer price index recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 41,281 2010 = 100 in 2024.
- What is the lowest consumer price index recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 94.13 2010 = 100 in 2008.
- How does South Sudan rank for consumer price index?
- South Sudan ranks 1st out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
- Is consumer price index rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18,909.4%. 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 Consumer price index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The CPI shows the average price level of goods and services purchased by consumers. This is expressed relative to a base year – in this case 2010. For example, a CPI of 120 means that prices were 20% higher than in 2010.