Inflation Sudan 2018
Average inflation: 62.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 62.8%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 72.9%. The lowest inflation was in January at 52.4%.
- Highest month
- December: 72.9%
- Lowest month
- January: 52.4%
- Difference
- 20.5 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 21.0%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 21.0%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 21.0%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 21.0%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 29.2% higher than the 5-year average of 33.6%. This approaches the highest level since records began (62.8% in 2018).
- 5-year average
- 33.6%
- 10-year average
- 28.2%
- All-time high (2018)
- 62.8%
- All-time low (2001)
- 1.9%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2017, inflation has risen by +30.2 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +30.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- December: +47.7 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 60.8% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €162.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2018
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 52.4% | +19.5 |
| February | 54.3% | +20.8 |
| March | 55.6% | +20.9 |
| April | 57.6% | +22.8 |
| May | 60.9% | +25.4 |
| June | 63.9% | +31.3 |
| July | 63.9% | +29.7 |
| August | 66.8% | +32.2 |
| September | 68.6% | +33.5 |
| October | 68.4% | +35.3 |
| November | 68.9% | +44.1 |
| December | 72.9% | +47.7 |
| Average | 62.8% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.