Inflation South Sudan 2011

Average inflation: 46.6%

Current Inflation

Inflation is very high at 46.6%, far above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in November at 78.8%. The lowest inflation was in March at 21.0%.

Highest month
November: 78.8%
Lowest month
March: 21.0%
Difference
57.8 percentage points
Months with data
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 24.0%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 24.0%.

Highest increase
Energy: 24.0%
Lowest increase
Energy: 24.0%

Historical Context

Current inflation is 28.7% higher than the 5-year average of 17.9%. This approaches the highest level since records began (46.6% in 2011).

5-year average
17.9%
10-year average
17.9%
All-time high (2011)
46.6%
All-time low (2010)
1.3%

Trend

Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2010, inflation has risen by +45.3 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
+45.3 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
November: +82.3 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 44.6% 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 €146.60 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2011

Inflation by category

Energy
24.0%
-22.6vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2010
January 22.7% +23.8
February 25.1% +19.6
March 21.0% +18.2
April 37.8% +36.8
May 24.1% +22.7
June 35.5% +35.4
July 46.2% +46.3
August 61.7% +60.5
September 66.0% +68.0
October 75.2% +78.3
November 78.8% +82.3
December 65.6% +52.8
Average 46.6%

Data source

Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.

See also