Military spending gmsd in South Sudan
South Sudan: Military spending gmsd was 863.21 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Military spending gmsd in South Sudan, 2011–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending gmsd in South Sudan is 863.21 million, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 31.9% on the previous year and down 18.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending gmsd in South Sudan peaked at 1.34 billion in 2015 and was at its lowest, 124.73 million, in 2017.
That places South Sudan 92nd out of 172 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military spending gmsd in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 788.86 million | — |
| 2012 | 939.63 million | +19.1% |
| 2013 | 1.06 billion | +12.5% |
| 2014 | 1.26 billion | +19.4% |
| 2015 | 1.34 billion | +5.9% |
| 2016 | 126.74 million | -90.5% |
| 2017 | 124.73 million | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 137.50 million | +10.2% |
| 2019 | 144.43 million | +5.0% |
| 2020 | 163.34 million | +13.1% |
| 2021 | 264.09 million | +61.7% |
| 2022 | 654.32 million | +147.8% |
| 2023 | 863.21 million | +31.9% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 863.21 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 387.93 million, 2.2× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 863.21 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 350.64 million, 2.5× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Military spending gmsd in South 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +147.8% | 264.09 million | 654.32 million |
| 2016 | -90.5% | 1.34 billion | 126.74 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 657.37 million | 124.73 million | 1.34 billion | 9 |
| 2020s | 486.24 million | 163.34 million | 863.21 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
More reference data data for South Sudan
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure left on Pasture 8,797 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 26,453 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.23 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Burning - Crop residues 0.0059 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3667 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Enteric 19,422 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Burning - Crop 6.36 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 33.2 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.4032 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2004 (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending gmsd in South Sudan?
- Military spending gmsd in South Sudan was 863.21 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending gmsd recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.34 billion in 2015.
- What is the lowest military spending gmsd recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 124.73 million in 2017.
- How does South Sudan rank for military spending gmsd?
- South Sudan ranks 92nd out of 172 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending gmsd rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Military spending gmsd. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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