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
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.