South Sudan—Military Expenditure (USD)
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #63 of 156Updated April 2026
Latest Value
$2.03B
2024
YoY Change
+88.4%
2023 → 2024
Global Rank
#63
of 156 countries
Maximum
$2.03B
2024
Minimum
$72.4M
2017
CAGR
+7.5%
19 years
Last
$2.03B
Previous
$1.08B
Highest
$2.03B
Lowest
$72.4M
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
South Sudan's military expenditure (usd) was $2.03B in 2024, ranking #63 out of 156 countries. This represents a +88.4% change from 2023. Over the past 19 years, the highest recorded value was $2.03B (2024) and the lowest was $72.4M (2017). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.03B | +88.4% |
| 2023 | $1.08B | +106.8% |
| 2022 | $520.4M | +144.1% |
| 2021 | $213.2M | +65.4% |
| 2020 | $128.9M | -30.9% |
| 2019 | $186.5M | +25.1% |
| 2018 | $149.1M | +106.0% |
| 2017 | $72.4M | -46.5% |
| 2016 | $135.3M | -88.3% |
| 2015 | $1.15B | -11.5% |
| 2014 | $1.30B | +32.5% |
| 2013 | $982.0M | -0.6% |
| 2012 | $988.2M | -6.1% |
| 2011 | $1.05B | +61.7% |
| 2010 | $650.9M | +6.7% |
| 2009 | $609.9M | -32.0% |
| 2008 | $896.4M | +52.5% |
| 2007 | $588.0M | +6.6% |
| 2006 | $551.5M |
Top Countries — Military Expenditure (USD)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | $997.31B | 2024 |
| 2 | China | $313.66B | 2024 |
| 3 | Russian Federation | $148.97B | 2024 |
| 4 | Germany | $88.46B | 2024 |
| 5 | India | $86.13B | 2024 |
| 6 | United Kingdom | $81.76B | 2024 |
| 7 | Saudi Arabia | $80.33B | 2024 |
| 8 | Ukraine | $64.70B | 2024 |
| 9 | France | $64.68B | 2024 |
| 10 | Japan | $55.27B | 2024 |