What is equal resource distribution index in South Sudan?

Equal resource distribution index in South Sudan was 0.094 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest equal resource distribution index recorded in South Sudan?

The highest recorded value was 0.404 in 1986.

What is the lowest equal resource distribution index recorded in South Sudan?

The lowest recorded value was 0.022 in 2014.

How does South Sudan rank for equal resource distribution index?

South Sudan ranks 169th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is equal resource distribution index rising or falling in South Sudan?

Over the last ten years it is up 327.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this South Sudan data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Equal Resource Distribution Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Equal Resource Distribution Index in South Sudan

Name: Equal Resource Distribution Index in South Sudan
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

South Sudan: Equal Resource Distribution Index was 0.094 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.094

Change on year

up 135.0%

World rank

169th

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.404

in 1986

All-time low

0.022

in 2014

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Equal Resource Distribution Index in South Sudan, 1900–2025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

South Sudan recorded 0.094 for equal resource distribution index in 2025.

The figure is up 135.0% on the previous year and up 327.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, equal resource distribution index in South Sudan peaked at 0.404 in 1986 and was at its lowest, 0.022, in 2014.

South Sudan ranks 169th of 175 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.088	0.088	0.088	10
1910s	0.088	0.088	0.088	10
1920s	0.088	0.088	0.088	10
1930s	0.088	0.088	0.088	10
1940s	0.1258	0.109	0.193	10
1950s	0.2929	0.193	0.348	10
1960s	0.3259	0.316	0.327	10
1970s	0.3229	0.316	0.335	10
1980s	0.36	0.335	0.404	10
1990s	0.256	0.256	0.256	10
2000s	0.1956	0.187	0.207	10
2010s	0.0417	0.022	0.188	10
2020s	0.0552	0.025	0.095	6

Countries ranked near South Sudan

167 Sudan 0.105 compare
168 Central African Republic 0.097 compare
170 Somalia 0.092 compare
171 Madagascar 0.085 compare
172 Burundi 0.076 compare

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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)
Consumer price index 41,281 2010 = 100 (2024)
Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Elected parliament 0 (2025)
Competitive elections 0 (2025)
Chief executive of the government is elected 0 (2025)
Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies -0.8369 °C (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is equal resource distribution index in South Sudan?: Equal resource distribution index in South Sudan was 0.094 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest equal resource distribution index recorded in South Sudan?: The highest recorded value was 0.404 in 1986.
What is the lowest equal resource distribution index recorded in South Sudan?: The lowest recorded value was 0.022 in 2014.
How does South Sudan rank for equal resource distribution index?: South Sudan ranks 169th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is equal resource distribution index rising or falling in South Sudan?: Over the last ten years it is up 327.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Sudan data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Equal Resource Distribution Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Equal Resource Distribution Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 175 places, 20,802 data points, 1900–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Central estimate of the extent to which all social groups benefit from public spending and have equal access to education, healthcare, and the welfare state.