Inflation rates in South Sudan
The inflation rate for consumer prices in South Sudan moved over the past 12 years between -0.1% and 380.0%. For 2021, an inflation rate of 10.5% was calculated.During the observation period from 2009 to 2021, the average inflation rate was 77.6% per year. Overall, the price increase was 23,877.87%. An item that cost 100 pounds in 2009 costs 23,977.87 pounds at the beginning of 2022.
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Performance over the last 12 years compared with the USA
In only a few countries are negative inflation rates achieved. This means that the general price level is declining and consumer prices get cheaper. This is called deflation. In comparison to most other countries, the drastic price increases are no longer average. Usually this is a sign of political and economic turmoil.Performance based on 100% in 2008:

Inflation calculator for South Sudan
Enter any amount, an initial year and an end year here. You will then be provided with the original amount after inflation. Example: 1,000 pounds in 2009 corresponds to 239,778.71 pounds at the beginning of 2022 due to inflation.Inflation rates for consumer goods in South Sudan

Historical inflation rates in comparison
Year | South Sudan | Ø EU | Ø USA | Ø World |
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2021 | 10.52 % | 2.55 % | 4.70 % | 3.50 % |
2020 | 29.68 % | 0.50 % | 1.23 % | 1.92 % |
2019 | 87.24 % | 1.63 % | 1.81 % | 2.19 % |
2018 | 83.50 % | 1.74 % | 2.44 % | 2.44 % |
2017 | 187.85 % | 1.43 % | 2.13 % | 2.19 % |
2016 | 380.00 % | 0.18 % | 1.26 % | 1.55 % |
2015 | 52.77 % | -0.06 % | 0.12 % | 1.43 % |
2014 | 1.67 % | 0.20 % | 1.62 % | 2.35 % |
2013 | -0.06 % | 1.22 % | 1.46 % | 2.62 % |
2012 | 45.53 % | 2.66 % | 2.07 % | 3.73 % |
2011 | 46.85 % | 3.29 % | 3.16 % | 4.82 % |
2010 | 1.17 % | 1.53 % | 1.64 % | 3.35 % |
2009 | 5.01 % | 0.84 % | -0.36 % | 2.94 % |
Data basis: International Monetary Fund, World Bank and OECD Inflation CPI indicator (doi:10.1787/eee82e6e-en)