Inflation South Sudan 2011
Average inflation: 46.6%
Inflation in 2011
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
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Inflation is 28.7 percentage points 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
Over the period 2009-2011, inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2010, inflation has risen by 45.3 percentage points.
- Change vs. previous year
- +45.3 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- November: +82.3 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 44.6 percentage points 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 SSP 100 this year will cost approximately SSP 146.60 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2011
Inflation by category
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.