Inflation South Sudan 2016
Average inflation: 351.5%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 351.5%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in September at 549.4%. The lowest inflation was in January at 165.0%.
- Highest month
- September: 549.4%
- Lowest month
- January: 165.0%
- Difference
- 384.4 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 381.8%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 381.8%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 381.8%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 381.8%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 260.6% higher than the 5-year average of 90.9%. This approaches the highest level since records began (351.5% in 2016).
- 5-year average
- 90.9%
- 10-year average
- 58.5%
- All-time high (2016)
- 351.5%
- All-time low (2010)
- 1.3%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2015, inflation has risen by +299.4 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +299.4 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- September: +458.1 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 349.5% 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 €451.50 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2016
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 165.0% | +166.3 |
| February | 202.5% | +194.0 |
| March | 245.2% | +231.5 |
| April | 266.4% | +243.3 |
| May | 295.0% | +256.6 |
| June | 187.0% | +125.8 |
| July | 449.5% | +397.6 |
| August | 425.7% | +367.0 |
| September | 549.4% | +458.1 |
| October | 495.0% | +399.3 |
| November | 457.2% | +383.6 |
| December | 479.7% | +369.8 |
| Average | 351.5% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.