Military spending per armed forces personnel in South Sudan
South Sudan: Military spending per armed forces personnel was 162.56 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Military spending per armed forces personnel in South Sudan, 2010–2020
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.
Military spending per armed forces personnel in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,123 | — |
| 2011 | 1,069 | -4.8% |
| 2012 | 680.67 | -36.3% |
| 2013 | 768.22 | +12.9% |
| 2014 | 1,001 | +30.4% |
| 2015 | 804.24 | -19.7% |
| 2016 | 234.68 | -70.8% |
| 2017 | 101.16 | -56.9% |
| 2018 | 142.08 | +40.5% |
| 2019 | 87.37 | -38.5% |
| 2020 | 162.56 | +86.1% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 162.56 is below the median for low income countries, which is 7,109, 2% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 162.56 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 13,391, 1% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 601.24 | 87.37 | 1,123 | 10 |
| 2020s | 162.56 | 162.56 | 162.56 | 1 |
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 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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