South Sudan Consumer Price Index
Consumer price index (2010 = 100) FP.CPI.TOTL
South Sudan's consumer price index was 37,592.22 in 2025, ranked 2nd globally. This represents a 8.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2008–2025.
Overview
South Sudan's consumer price index stood at 37,592.22 in 2025, a decline of +3,688.52 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 37,592.22 by 2025. South Sudan ranked 2nd globally.
South Sudan's Consumer Price Index has experienced a sharp increase over the past 18 years, with the all-time peak reaching 41,280.74 in 2024 and the all-time trough recorded at 94.13 in 2008. The latest available data from 2025 shows a value of 37,592.22, ranking second globally. This rapid inflation is comparable to that experienced by Sudan, where the Consumer Price Index has reached 57,520.29. The significant increase in South Sudan's Consumer Price Index is likely driven by ongoing economic challenges, including a fragile currency and a reliance on imported goods. In contrast, Zimbabwe, another country with a high Consumer Price Index, has seen a more gradual increase over the years, with a value of 17,406.91 in 2025. Looking ahead, a stabilization of the South Sudanese pound and improvements in the country's agricultural sector could help mitigate inflationary pressures and potentially alter the trajectory of the Consumer Price Index.
Data & projection
| Year | Consumer Price Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 45,733.86 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 41,663.04 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 37,592.22 | - | - |
| 2025 | 37,592.22 | −3,688.52 | #2 |
| 2024 | 41,280.74 | +19,717.55 | #169 |
| 2023 | 21,563.19 | +501.85 | #174 |
| 2022 | 21,061.34 | −1,509.38 | #176 |
| 2021 | 22,570.71 | +2,147.82 | #176 |
| 2020 | 20,422.89 | +4,673.70 | #176 |
| 2019 | 15,749.19 | +7,338.02 | #182 |
| 2018 | 8,411.17 | +3,827.46 | #181 |
| 2017 | 4,583.71 | +2,991.32 | #183 |
| 2016 | 1,592.38 | +1,260.64 | #187 |
| 2015 | 331.75 | +114.59 | #185 |
| 2014 | 217.16 | +3.58 | #184 |
| 2013 | 213.58 | −0.12 | #185 |
| 2012 | 213.71 | +66.86 | #188 |
| 2011 | 146.85 | +46.85 | #189 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
South Sudan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2024. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw consumer price index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
South Sudan's consumer price index was 37,592.22 in 2025. Ranked 2nd globally. This represents a 8.9% decrease from the previous year.
South Sudan's consumer price index peaked at 41,280.74 in 2024.
The lowest consumer price index in South Sudan was 94.13 in 2008.
South Sudan ranks 2nd globally in consumer price index as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FP.CPI.TOTL. Data sourced from World Bank.
South Sudan's consumer price index is projected to reach 37,592.22 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The consumer price index of South Sudan in 2025 was 37,592.22. This ranks 2nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_south-sudan_consumer-price-index,
title = {South Sudan Consumer Price Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/south-sudan/consumer-price-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}