Inflation South Sudan 2020

Average inflation: 32.6%

Current Inflation

Inflation is very high at 32.6%, far above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in November at 78.3%. The lowest inflation was in September at 6.0%.

Highest month
November: 78.3%
Lowest month
September: 6.0%
Difference
72.3 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 33.2%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 33.2%.

Highest increase
Energy: 33.2%
Lowest increase
Energy: 33.2%

Historical Context

Current inflation is 128.6% lower than the 5-year average of 161.2%.

5-year average
161.2%
10-year average
95.5%
All-time high (2016)
351.5%
All-time low (2010)
1.3%

Trend

Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2019, inflation has fallen by +55.6 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
-55.6 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
October: -159.0 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 30.6% 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 €132.60 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2020

Inflation by category

Energy
33.2%
+0.6vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2019
January 36.4% -35.9
February 54.2% -4.5
March 40.4% -22.5
April 39.5% -12.4
May 37.7% -39.9
June 9.8% -76.5
July 7.5% -64.3
August 11.6% -96.1
September 6.0% -151.3
October 11.5% -159.0
November 78.3% +5.6
December 58.0% -11.0
Average 32.6%

Data source

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

See also