Military spending sipri in South Sudan
South Sudan: Military spending sipri was 102.61 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
102.61 million
Change on year
down 39.2%
World rank
142nd
of 162 countries
All-time high
224.52 million
in 2011
All-time low
8.62 million
in 2020
Years of data
20
2006–2025
Military spending sipri in South Sudan, 2006–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, military spending sipri in South Sudan stood at 102.61 million.
The figure is down 39.2% on the previous year and down 31.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending sipri in South Sudan peaked at 224.52 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 8.62 million, 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 sipri in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 164.53 million | — |
| 2007 | 150.83 million | -8.3% |
| 2008 | 208.56 million | +38.3% |
| 2009 | 148.81 million | -28.7% |
| 2010 | 157.28 million | +5.7% |
| 2011 | 224.52 million | +42.7% |
| 2012 | 142.94 million | -36.3% |
| 2013 | 142.12 million | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 185.26 million | +30.4% |
| 2015 | 148.78 million | -19.7% |
| 2016 | 43.42 million | -70.8% |
| 2017 | 18.71 million | -56.9% |
| 2018 | 26.29 million | +40.5% |
| 2019 | 16.16 million | -38.5% |
| 2020 | 8.62 million | -46.7% |
| 2021 | 12.89 million | +49.7% |
| 2022 | 33.73 million | +161.6% |
| 2023 | 77.30 million | +129.2% |
| 2024 | 168.80 million | +118.4% |
| 2025 | 102.61 million | -39.2% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 102.61 million is below the median for low income countries, which is 193.28 million, 53% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 102.61 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 336.91 million, 30% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 168.18 million | 148.81 million | 208.56 million | 4 |
| 2010s | 110.55 million | 16.16 million | 224.52 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 67.33 million | 8.62 million | 168.80 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 139 Madagascar 110.60 million compare
- 140 Papua New Guinea 109.46 million compare
- 141 Moldova 102.67 million compare
- 143 Eswatini 88.11 million compare
- 144 Fiji 81.39 million compare
- 145 Central African Republic 68.03 million compare
More reference data data for South Sudan
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Manure Management 577.67 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 7 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3667 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Manure Management 20.63 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - IPCC Agriculture 944.75 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Enteric Fermentation 693.63 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Burning - Crop residues 0.227 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0368 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure applied to Soils 325.82 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure left on Pasture 8,797 (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending sipri in South Sudan?
- Military spending sipri in South Sudan was 102.61 million in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending sipri recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 224.52 million in 2011.
- What is the lowest military spending sipri recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.62 million in 2020.
- How does South Sudan rank for military spending sipri?
- South Sudan ranks 142nd out of 162 countries with data for 2025.
- Is military spending sipri 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Military spending sipri. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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