Military expenditure (current LCU) in South Sudan
South Sudan: Military expenditure (current LCU) was 798.30 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Military expenditure in South Sudan, 2006–2025
Source: SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military expenditure in South Sudan is 798.30 billion current LCU, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
That represents a change of up 20.0% on the previous year and up 16,847.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military expenditure in South Sudan peaked at 798.30 billion current LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1.19 billion current LCU, in 2007.
That places South Sudan 32nd out of 168 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military expenditure (current LCU) in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1.20 billion current LCU | — |
| 2007 | 1.19 billion current LCU | -1.0% |
| 2008 | 1.87 billion current LCU | +58.1% |
| 2009 | 1.40 billion current LCU | -25.1% |
| 2010 | 1.50 billion current LCU | +6.9% |
| 2011 | 3.15 billion current LCU | +109.6% |
| 2012 | 2.92 billion current LCU | -7.3% |
| 2013 | 2.90 billion current LCU | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 3.84 billion current LCU | +32.5% |
| 2015 | 4.71 billion current LCU | +22.7% |
| 2016 | 6.60 billion current LCU | +40.1% |
| 2017 | 8.19 billion current LCU | +24.1% |
| 2018 | 21.10 billion current LCU | +157.7% |
| 2019 | 24.29 billion current LCU | +15.1% |
| 2020 | 16.79 billion current LCU | -30.9% |
| 2021 | 27.77 billion current LCU | +65.4% |
| 2022 | 67.79 billion current LCU | +144.1% |
| 2023 | 159.08 billion current LCU | +134.7% |
| 2024 | 665.02 billion current LCU | +318.0% |
| 2025 | 798.30 billion current LCU | +20.0% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 798.30 billion current LCU is above the median for low income countries, which is 216.60 billion current LCU, 3.7× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 798.30 billion current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 122.65 billion current LCU, 6.5× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Military expenditure (current LCU) in South Sudan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | +318.0% | 159.08 billion current LCU | 665.02 billion current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.42 billion current LCU | 1.19 billion current LCU | 1.87 billion current LCU | 4 |
| 2010s | 7.92 billion current LCU | 1.50 billion current LCU | 24.29 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 289.13 billion current LCU | 16.79 billion current LCU | 798.30 billion current LCU | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is military expenditure in South Sudan?
- Military expenditure in South Sudan was 798.30 billion current LCU in 2025, according to SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
- What is the highest military expenditure recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 798.30 billion current LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest military expenditure recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.19 billion current LCU in 2007.
- How does South Sudan rank for military expenditure?
- South Sudan ranks 32nd out of 168 countries with data for 2025.
- Is military expenditure rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16,847.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), published as part of Military expenditure (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Military expenditure in local currency at current prices (by calendar year)