Inflation South Sudan 2023
Average inflation: 2.7%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.7%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 14.4%. The lowest inflation was in April at -6.2%.
- Highest month
- January: 14.4%
- Lowest month
- April: -6.2%
- Difference
- 20.6 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 2382.1%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 2382.1%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 2382.1%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 2382.1%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 23.1% lower than the 5-year average of 25.8%.
- 5-year average
- 25.8%
- 10-year average
- 86.8%
- All-time high (2016)
- 351.5%
- All-time low (2022)
- -6.5%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2022, inflation has fallen by +9.2 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +9.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- February: +26.7 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.7% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €102.70 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2023
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 14.4% | +26.4 |
| February | 13.4% | +26.7 |
| March | 1.3% | +9.5 |
| April | -6.2% | -1.9 |
| May | 1.7% | +8.3 |
| June | 5.6% | +2.4 |
| July | -1.6% | -8.0 |
| August | -3.1% | -0.6 |
| September | 3.8% | +12.5 |
| October | -3.3% | +9.4 |
| November | 0.8% | +8.8 |
| December | 5.8% | +17.4 |
| Average | 2.7% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.