Consumer price index in Sudan
Sudan: Consumer price index was 38,797 2010 = 100 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Consumer price index in Sudan, 1960–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in 2010 = 100.
Analysis
The most recent figure for consumer price index in Sudan is 38,797 2010 = 100, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
That represents a change of up 138.8% on the previous year and up 24,134.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, consumer price index in Sudan peaked at 38,797 2010 = 100 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.001 2010 = 100, in 1960.
Sudan ranks 2nd of 189 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Consumer price index in Sudan, year by year
| Year | 2010 = 100 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0.001 2010 = 100 | — |
| 1961 | 0.0011 2010 = 100 | +8.8% |
| 1962 | 0.0011 2010 = 100 | +1.7% |
| 1963 | 0.0012 2010 = 100 | +4.7% |
| 1964 | 0.0012 2010 = 100 | +4.0% |
| 1965 | 0.0012 2010 = 100 | -2.4% |
| 1966 | 0.0012 2010 = 100 | +1.7% |
| 1967 | 0.0014 2010 = 100 | +11.0% |
| 1968 | 0.0012 2010 = 100 | -10.0% |
| 1969 | 0.0014 2010 = 100 | +12.6% |
| 1970 | 0.0014 2010 = 100 | +4.0% |
| 1971 | 0.0015 2010 = 100 | +1.3% |
| 1972 | 0.0016 2010 = 100 | +13.6% |
| 1973 | 0.0019 2010 = 100 | +15.3% |
| 1974 | 0.0024 2010 = 100 | +26.2% |
| 1975 | 0.003 2010 = 100 | +24.0% |
| 1976 | 0.003 2010 = 100 | +1.7% |
| 1977 | 0.0035 2010 = 100 | +17.1% |
| 1978 | 0.0042 2010 = 100 | +19.2% |
| 1979 | 0.0055 2010 = 100 | +31.1% |
| 1980 | 0.0069 2010 = 100 | +25.4% |
| 1981 | 0.0086 2010 = 100 | +24.6% |
| 1982 | 0.0109 2010 = 100 | +25.7% |
| 1983 | 0.0142 2010 = 100 | +30.6% |
| 1984 | 0.019 2010 = 100 | +34.1% |
| 1985 | 0.0277 2010 = 100 | +45.4% |
| 1986 | 0.0344 2010 = 100 | +24.5% |
| 1987 | 0.0415 2010 = 100 | +20.6% |
| 1988 | 0.0683 2010 = 100 | +64.7% |
| 1989 | 0.1139 2010 = 100 | +66.7% |
| 1990 | 0.1882 2010 = 100 | +65.2% |
| 1991 | 0.4208 2010 = 100 | +123.6% |
| 1992 | 0.9157 2010 = 100 | +117.6% |
| 1993 | 1.84 2010 = 100 | +101.4% |
| 1994 | 3.97 2010 = 100 | +115.4% |
| 1995 | 6.69 2010 = 100 | +68.4% |
| 1996 | 15.57 2010 = 100 | +132.8% |
| 1997 | 22.92 2010 = 100 | +47.2% |
| 1998 | 28.56 2010 = 100 | +24.6% |
| 1999 | 33.46 2010 = 100 | +17.2% |
| 2000 | 35.84 2010 = 100 | +7.1% |
| 2001 | 36.54 2010 = 100 | +1.9% |
| 2002 | 44.66 2010 = 100 | +22.2% |
| 2003 | 47.55 2010 = 100 | +6.5% |
| 2004 | 52.15 2010 = 100 | +9.7% |
| 2005 | 56.58 2010 = 100 | +8.5% |
| 2006 | 60.66 2010 = 100 | +7.2% |
| 2007 | 69.61 2010 = 100 | +14.8% |
| 2008 | 79.56 2010 = 100 | +14.3% |
| 2009 | 88.51 2010 = 100 | +11.3% |
| 2010 | 100 2010 = 100 | +13.0% |
| 2011 | 118.1 2010 = 100 | +18.1% |
| 2012 | 160.09 2010 = 100 | +35.6% |
| 2013 | 218.56 2010 = 100 | +36.5% |
| 2014 | 299.22 2010 = 100 | +36.9% |
| 2015 | 349.82 2010 = 100 | +16.9% |
| 2016 | 411.91 2010 = 100 | +17.8% |
| 2017 | 545.17 2010 = 100 | +32.4% |
| 2018 | 890.23 2010 = 100 | +63.3% |
| 2019 | 1,344 2010 = 100 | +51.0% |
| 2020 | 3,539 2010 = 100 | +163.3% |
| 2021 | 16,246 2010 = 100 | +359.1% |
| 2022 | 38,797 2010 = 100 | +138.8% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 38,797 2010 = 100 is above the median for low income countries, which is 254.43 2010 = 100, 152.5× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 38,797 2010 = 100 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 206.33 2010 = 100, 188.0× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Consumer price index in Sudan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +359.1% | 3,539 2010 = 100 | 16,246 2010 = 100 |
| 2020 | +163.3% | 1,344 2010 = 100 | 3,539 2010 = 100 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.0012 2010 = 100 | 0.001 2010 = 100 | 0.0014 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.0028 2010 = 100 | 0.0014 2010 = 100 | 0.0055 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0346 2010 = 100 | 0.0069 2010 = 100 | 0.1139 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 1990s | 11.45 2010 = 100 | 0.1882 2010 = 100 | 33.46 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 2000s | 57.17 2010 = 100 | 35.84 2010 = 100 | 88.51 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 2010s | 443.73 2010 = 100 | 100 2010 = 100 | 1,344 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 2020s | 19,527 2010 = 100 | 3,539 2010 = 100 | 38,797 2010 = 100 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
More reference data data for Sudan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5846 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 17.81 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 19.69 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4356 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 19.69 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.96 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.8148 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 80.68 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 93.88 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.37 (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is consumer price index in Sudan?
- Consumer price index in Sudan was 38,797 2010 = 100 in 2022, 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 Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 38,797 2010 = 100 in 2022.
- What is the lowest consumer price index recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.001 2010 = 100 in 1960.
- How does Sudan rank for consumer price index?
- Sudan ranks 2nd out of 189 countries with data for 2022.
- Is consumer price index rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24,134.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this 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.