Arms imports in South Sudan
South Sudan: Arms imports was 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Arms imports in South Sudan, 2007–2022
Source: Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Measured in SIPRI trend indicator values.
Analysis
The most recent figure for arms imports in South Sudan is 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 25.0% on the previous year and up 400.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arms imports in South Sudan peaked at 65.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2011 and was at its lowest, 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, in 2009.
That places South Sudan 109th out of 173 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Arms imports in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | SIPRI trend indicator values | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 37.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 2008 | 44.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +18.9% |
| 2009 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -97.7% |
| 2010 | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +100.0% |
| 2011 | 65.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +3150.0% |
| 2012 | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -96.9% |
| 2013 | 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +400.0% |
| 2014 | 36.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +260.0% |
| 2015 | 19.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -47.2% |
| 2016 | 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -57.9% |
| 2021 | 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +25.0% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is above the median for low income countries, which is 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 2.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 1.2× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 27.33 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 44.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 3 |
| 2010s | 20.29 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 65.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 7 |
| 2020s | 9.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 107 Botswana 11.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 107 Ghana 11.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 109 Barbados 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
- 109 Dominican Republic 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 109 Haiti 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
- 109 Jamaica 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 109 Latvia 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 109 Mali 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 109 Uruguay 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
More public sector data for South Sudan
- Universal right to vote, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Democracy 0 (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 0 (2025)
- Elected parliament 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita 0.9073 SIPRI trend indicator values per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports in South Sudan?
- Arms imports in South Sudan was 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2022, according to Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
- What is the highest arms imports recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 65.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2011.
- What is the lowest arms imports recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2009.
- How does South Sudan rank for arms imports?
- South Sudan ranks 109th out of 173 countries with data for 2022.
- Is arms imports rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 400.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), published as part of Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Arms transfers (imports) cover the volume of transfers of major arms through sales and gifts, and those made through manufacturing licenses. Data cover major conventional weapons such as aircraft, armored vehicles, artillery, radar systems, missiles, and ships. Figures are SIPRI Trend Indicator Values (TIVs). A '0' indicates that the volume of deliveries is between 0 and 0.5 million SIPRI TIV.