Inflation South Sudan 2015

Average inflation: 52.1%

Current Inflation

Inflation is very high at 52.1%, far above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in December at 109.9%. The lowest inflation was in January at -1.3%.

Highest month
December: 109.9%
Lowest month
January: -1.3%
Difference
111.2 percentage points
Months with data
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 32.0%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 32.0%.

Highest increase
Energy: 32.0%
Lowest increase
Energy: 32.0%

Historical Context

Current inflation is 22.2% higher than the 5-year average of 29.9%. This approaches the highest level since records began (52.1% in 2015).

5-year average
29.9%
10-year average
21.8%
All-time high (2015)
52.1%
All-time low (2010)
1.3%

Trend

Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2014, inflation has risen by +50.3 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
+50.3 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
October: +100.8 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 50.1% 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 €152.10 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2015

Inflation by category

Energy
32.0%
-20.1vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2014
January -1.3% +7.5
February 8.5% +11.4
March 13.7% +13.3
April 23.1% +24.3
May 38.4% +41.4
June 61.2% +60.6
July 51.9% +49.3
August 58.7% +50.0
September 91.3% +91.0
October 95.7% +100.8
November 73.6% +53.5
December 109.9% +100.0
Average 52.1%

Data source

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

See also