Sudan Consumer Price Index
Consumer price index (2010 = 100) FP.CPI.TOTL
Sudan's consumer price index was 57,520.29 in 2025, ranked 1st globally. This represents a 48.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Sudan's consumer price index stood at 57,520.29 in 2025, a rise of +18,723.73 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 57,520.29 by 2025. Sudan ranked 1st globally.
Sudan's Consumer Price Index (CPI) has experienced a remarkable surge over the past 64 years, with a staggering increase from its base value of 0.00 in 1960 to an all-time high of 57,520.29 in 2025. This represents a drastic escalation in the cost of living, placing Sudan at the top of the global CPI rankings. Compared to its regional peers, Sudan's CPI has surpassed that of South Sudan, which stood at 37,592.22 in 2025, while Zimbabwe's CPI, at 17,406.91, is still significantly lower. The rapid inflation in Sudan is a pressing concern, with the country's economy grappling with the consequences of such a steep price increase. A sustained economic recovery, coupled with effective monetary policy, is necessary to stabilize the CPI and alleviate the burden on Sudan's citizens.
Data & projection
| Year | Consumer Price Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 57,520.29 | - | - |
| 2025 | 57,520.29 | +18,723.73 | #1 |
| 2022 | 38,796.56 | +22,550.67 | #177 |
| 2021 | 16,245.89 | +12,707.20 | #175 |
| 2020 | 3,538.69 | +2,194.50 | #175 |
| 2019 | 1,344.19 | +453.96 | #181 |
| 2018 | 890.23 | +345.05 | #180 |
| 2017 | 545.17 | +133.26 | #182 |
| 2016 | 411.91 | +62.09 | #184 |
| 2015 | 349.82 | +50.60 | #186 |
| 2014 | 299.22 | +80.66 | #187 |
| 2013 | 218.56 | +58.47 | #186 |
| 2012 | 160.09 | +41.99 | #186 |
| 2011 | 118.10 | +18.10 | #184 |
| 2010 | 100.00 | +11.49 | #163 |
| 2009 | 88.51 | +8.96 | #5 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sudan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw consumer price index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sudan's consumer price index was 57,520.29 in 2025. Ranked 1st globally. This represents a 48.3% increase from the previous year.
Sudan's consumer price index peaked at 57,520.29 in 2025.
The lowest consumer price index in Sudan was 0.00 in 1960.
Sudan ranks 1st globally in consumer price index as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FP.CPI.TOTL. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sudan's consumer price index is projected to reach 57,520.29 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The consumer price index of Sudan in 2025 was 57,520.29. This ranks 1st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sudan_consumer-price-index,
title = {Sudan Consumer Price Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sudan/consumer-price-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}