Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in South Sudan
South Sudan: Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate was 88.44 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in South Sudan, 2007–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in South Sudan is 88.44 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 17.2% on the previous year and up 171.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in South Sudan peaked at 144.09 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -88.25 % change on previous year, in 2016.
South Sudan ranks 3rd of 164 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 6.62 % change on previous year | — |
| 2008 | 52.46 % change on previous year | +692.3% |
| 2009 | -31.96 % change on previous year | -160.9% |
| 2010 | 6.72 % change on previous year | -121.0% |
| 2011 | 61.73 % change on previous year | +818.0% |
| 2012 | -6.13 % change on previous year | -109.9% |
| 2013 | -0.6317 % change on previous year | -89.7% |
| 2014 | 32.54 % change on previous year | -5251.0% |
| 2015 | -11.49 % change on previous year | -135.3% |
| 2016 | -88.25 % change on previous year | +667.7% |
| 2017 | -46.51 % change on previous year | -47.3% |
| 2018 | 105.96 % change on previous year | -327.8% |
| 2019 | 25.09 % change on previous year | -76.3% |
| 2020 | -30.88 % change on previous year | -223.1% |
| 2021 | 65.4 % change on previous year | -311.8% |
| 2022 | 144.09 % change on previous year | +120.3% |
| 2023 | 106.78 % change on previous year | -25.9% |
| 2024 | 88.44 % change on previous year | -17.2% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 88.44 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is 12.3 % change on previous year, 7.2× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 88.44 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.07 % change on previous year, 14.6× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | +5251.0% | -0.6317 % change on previous year | 32.54 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.04 % change on previous year | -31.96 % change on previous year | 52.46 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 2010s | 7.9 % change on previous year | -88.25 % change on previous year | 105.96 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 74.76 % change on previous year | -30.88 % change on previous year | 144.09 % change on previous year | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in South Sudan?
- Military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in South Sudan was 88.44 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 144.09 % change on previous year in 2022.
- What is the lowest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -88.25 % change on previous year in 2016.
- How does South Sudan rank for military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate?
- South Sudan ranks 3rd out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
- Is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 171.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Military expenditure (current USD). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Military expenditure SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Military expenditure (current USD). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.