Inflation South Sudan 2019
Average inflation: 88.2%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 88.2%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in October at 170.5%. The lowest inflation was in April at 51.9%.
- Highest month
- October: 170.5%
- Lowest month
- April: 51.9%
- Difference
- 118.6 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 138.8%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 138.8%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 138.8%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 138.8%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 76.9% lower than the 5-year average of 165.1%.
- 5-year average
- 165.1%
- 10-year average
- 92.4%
- All-time high (2016)
- 351.5%
- All-time low (2010)
- 1.3%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2018, inflation has fallen by +5.1 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -5.1 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- April: -134.7 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 86.2% 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 €188.20 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2019
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 72.3% | -52.7 |
| February | 58.7% | -54.0 |
| March | 62.9% | -98.3 |
| April | 51.9% | -134.7 |
| May | 77.6% | -6.3 |
| June | 86.3% | -2.2 |
| July | 71.8% | -51.2 |
| August | 107.7% | +32.9 |
| September | 157.3% | +108.2 |
| October | 170.5% | +128.7 |
| November | 72.7% | +39.2 |
| December | 69.0% | +28.9 |
| Average | 88.2% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.