Inflation South Sudan 2008
Average inflation: 18.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 18.8%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in April at 25.7%. The lowest inflation was in November at 9.2%.
- Highest month
- April: 25.7%
- Lowest month
- November: 9.2%
- Difference
- 16.5 percentage points
- Months with data
- 9 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 5.1%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 5.1%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 5.1%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 5.1%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 18.8%. This approaches the highest level since records began (18.8% in 2008).
- 5-year average
- 18.8%
- 10-year average
- 18.8%
- All-time high (2008)
- 18.8%
- All-time low (2008)
- 18.8%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 16.8% 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 €118.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2008
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| April | 25.7% |
| May | 23.6% |
| June | 23.0% |
| July | 25.1% |
| August | 22.8% |
| September | 16.4% |
| October | 10.3% |
| November | 9.2% |
| December | 12.8% |
| Average | 18.8% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.Not all months available yet.