Military spending in South Sudan
South Sudan: Military spending was 102.61 million constant 2024 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
102.61 million constant 2024 US$
Change on year
down 39.2%
World rank
142nd
of 162 countries
All-time high
224.52 million constant 2024 US$
in 2011
All-time low
8.62 million constant 2024 US$
in 2020
Years of data
20
2006–2025
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$, in 2020.
South Sudan ranks 142nd of 162 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military spending in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 164.53 million constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 2007 | 150.83 million constant 2024 US$ | -8.3% |
| 2008 | 208.56 million constant 2024 US$ | +38.3% |
| 2009 | 148.81 million constant 2024 US$ | -28.7% |
| 2010 | 157.28 million constant 2024 US$ | +5.7% |
| 2011 | 224.52 million constant 2024 US$ | +42.7% |
| 2012 | 142.94 million constant 2024 US$ | -36.3% |
| 2013 | 142.12 million constant 2024 US$ | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 185.26 million constant 2024 US$ | +30.4% |
| 2015 | 148.78 million constant 2024 US$ | -19.7% |
| 2016 | 43.42 million constant 2024 US$ | -70.8% |
| 2017 | 18.71 million constant 2024 US$ | -56.9% |
| 2018 | 26.29 million constant 2024 US$ | +40.5% |
| 2019 | 16.16 million constant 2024 US$ | -38.5% |
| 2020 | 8.62 million constant 2024 US$ | -46.7% |
| 2021 | 12.89 million constant 2024 US$ | +49.7% |
| 2022 | 33.73 million constant 2024 US$ | +161.6% |
| 2023 | 77.30 million constant 2024 US$ | +129.2% |
| 2024 | 168.80 million constant 2024 US$ | +118.4% |
| 2025 | 102.61 million constant 2024 US$ | -39.2% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 102.61 million constant 2024 US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 193.28 million constant 2024 US$, 53% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 102.61 million constant 2024 US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 336.91 million constant 2024 US$, 30% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 168.18 million constant 2024 US$ | 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
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3667 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 7 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.41 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 43,123 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 26.19 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Burning - Crop 1.56 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Agricultural 10,990 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Crop Residues 53.11 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure applied to Soils 325.82 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure left on 8,797 (2019)
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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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.