Military spending per armed forces personnel in South Sudan

South Sudan: Military spending per armed forces personnel was 162.56 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)
162.56
Change on year
up 86.1%
World rank
157th
of 160 countries
All-time high
1,123
in 2010
All-time low
87.37
in 2019
Years of data
11
2010–2020

Military spending per armed forces personnel in South Sudan, 2010–2020

02505007501.0k2010201520202010: 1.1k2011: 1.1k2012: 680.72013: 768.22014: 1.0k2015: 804.22016: 234.72017: 101.22018: 142.12019: 87.42020: 162.6

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2020, military spending per armed forces personnel in South Sudan stood at 162.56.

That represents a change of up 86.1% on the previous year and down 85.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, military spending per armed forces personnel in South Sudan peaked at 1,123 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 87.37, in 2019.

That places South Sudan 157th out of 160 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 601.24 87.37 1,123 10
2020s 162.56 162.56 162.56 1

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Frequently asked questions

What is military spending per armed forces personnel in South Sudan?
Military spending per armed forces personnel in South Sudan was 162.56 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest military spending per armed forces personnel recorded in South Sudan?
The highest recorded value was 1,123 in 2010.
What is the lowest military spending per armed forces personnel recorded in South Sudan?
The lowest recorded value was 87.37 in 2019.
How does South Sudan rank for military spending per armed forces personnel?
South Sudan ranks 157th out of 160 countries with data for 2020.
Is military spending per armed forces personnel rising or falling in South Sudan?
Over the last ten years it is down 85.5%. 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 per armed forces personnel. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Military spending per armed forces personnel
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
160 places, 4,610 data points, 1985–2020
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