Military expenditure (current USD), gaps filled in South Sudan
South Sudan: Military expenditure (current USD), gaps filled was 2.03 billion current USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Military expenditure (current USD), gaps filled in South Sudan, 2006–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current USD.
Analysis
In 2024, military expenditure (current usd), gaps filled in South Sudan stood at 2.03 billion current USD. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.
The figure is up 88.4% on the previous year and up 55.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military expenditure (current usd), gaps filled in South Sudan peaked at 2.03 billion current USD in 2024 and was at its lowest, 72.39 million current USD, in 2017.
South Sudan ranks 66th of 167 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military expenditure (current USD), gaps filled in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | current USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 551.46 million current USD | — |
| 2007 | 587.97 million current USD | +6.6% |
| 2008 | 896.39 million current USD | +52.5% |
| 2009 | 609.90 million current USD | -32.0% |
| 2010 | 650.91 million current USD | +6.7% |
| 2011 | 1.05 billion current USD | +61.7% |
| 2012 | 988.23 million current USD | -6.1% |
| 2013 | 981.98 million current USD | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 1.30 billion current USD | +32.5% |
| 2015 | 1.15 billion current USD | -11.5% |
| 2016 | 135.34 million current USD | -88.3% |
| 2017 | 72.39 million current USD | -46.5% |
| 2018 | 149.09 million current USD | +106.0% |
| 2019 | 186.50 million current USD | +25.1% |
| 2020 | 128.92 million current USD | -30.9% |
| 2021 | 213.22 million current USD | +65.4% |
| 2022 | 520.45 million current USD | +144.1% |
| 2023 | 1.08 billion current USD | +106.8% |
| 2024 | 2.03 billion current USD | +88.4% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 2.03 billion current USD is above the median for low income countries, which is 375.21 million current USD, 5.4× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 2.03 billion current USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 293.92 million current USD, 6.9× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 661.43 million current USD | 551.46 million current USD | 896.39 million current USD | 4 |
| 2010s | 667.06 million current USD | 72.39 million current USD | 1.30 billion current USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 793.33 million current USD | 128.92 million current USD | 2.03 billion current USD | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is military expenditure (current usd), gaps filled in South Sudan?
- Military expenditure (current usd), gaps filled in South Sudan was 2.03 billion current USD in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military expenditure (current usd), gaps filled recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 2.03 billion current USD in 2024.
- What is the lowest military expenditure (current usd), gaps filled recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 72.39 million current USD in 2017.
- How does South Sudan rank for military expenditure (current usd), gaps filled?
- South Sudan ranks 66th out of 167 countries with data for 2024.
- Is military expenditure (current usd), gaps filled rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.8%. 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), gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Military expenditure (current USD) with 107 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
Computed from
- Military expenditure SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
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About this data
Military expenditure (current USD) with 107 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.