Military expenditure (current USD) in South Sudan
South Sudan: Military expenditure was 2.03 billion current USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Military expenditure in South Sudan, 2006–2024
Source: SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Measured in current USD.
Analysis
South Sudan recorded 2.03 billion current USD for military expenditure in 2024. 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 in South Sudan peaked at 2.03 billion current USD in 2024 and was at its lowest, 72.39 million current USD, in 2017.
That places South Sudan 66th out of 168 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military expenditure 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 in South Sudan?
- Military expenditure in South Sudan was 2.03 billion current USD in 2024, 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 2.03 billion current USD in 2024.
- What is the lowest military expenditure recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 72.39 million current USD in 2017.
- How does South Sudan rank for military expenditure?
- South Sudan ranks 66th out of 168 countries with data for 2024.
- Is military expenditure 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 SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), published as part of Military expenditure (current USD). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Military spending USD, in current prices (converted at the exchange rate for the given year)