Military spending in South Sudan
South Sudan: Military spending was 102.61 million constant 2024 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Military spending in South Sudan, 2006–2025
Source: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
In 2025, military spending in South Sudan stood at 102.61 million constant 2024 US$.
The figure is down 39.2% on the previous year and down 31.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending in South Sudan peaked at 224.52 million constant 2024 US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 8.62 million constant 2024 US$, in 2020.
South Sudan ranks 142nd of 162 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 168.18 million constant 2024 US$ | 148.81 million constant 2024 US$ | 208.56 million constant 2024 US$ | 4 |
| 2010s | 110.55 million constant 2024 US$ | 16.16 million constant 2024 US$ | 224.52 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 67.33 million constant 2024 US$ | 8.62 million constant 2024 US$ | 168.80 million constant 2024 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 139 Madagascar 110.60 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 140 Papua New Guinea 109.46 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 141 Moldova 102.67 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 143 Eswatini 88.11 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 144 Fiji 81.39 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 145 Central African Republic 68.03 million constant 2024 US$ compare
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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending in South Sudan?
- Military spending in South Sudan was 102.61 million constant 2024 US$ in 2025, according to Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 224.52 million constant 2024 US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest military spending recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.62 million constant 2024 US$ in 2020.
- How does South Sudan rank for military spending?
- South Sudan ranks 142nd out of 162 countries with data for 2025.
- Is military spending rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Military spending. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation but does not account for differences in the cost of living between countries.