Inflation Sudan 2021
Average inflation: 359.7%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 359.7%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in July at 422.8%. The lowest inflation was in January at 304.3%.
- Highest month
- July: 422.8%
- Lowest month
- January: 304.3%
- Difference
- 118.5 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 424.4%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 424.4%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 424.4%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 424.4%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 227.9% higher than the 5-year average of 131.8%. This approaches the highest level since records began (359.7% in 2021).
- 5-year average
- 131.8%
- 10-year average
- 80.4%
- All-time high (2021)
- 359.7%
- All-time low (2003)
- 6.5%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2020, inflation has risen by +206.1 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +206.1 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- July: +279.0 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 357.7% 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 €459.70 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2021
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 304.3% | +240.0 |
| February | 330.8% | +259.4 |
| March | 341.8% | +260.2 |
| April | 363.1% | +264.3 |
| May | 378.8% | +264.6 |
| June | 412.8% | +276.4 |
| July | 422.8% | +279.0 |
| August | 387.6% | +220.8 |
| September | 365.8% | +153.5 |
| October | 350.8% | +121.0 |
| November | 339.6% | +85.3 |
| December | 318.2% | +48.9 |
| Average | 359.7% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.