Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) (UNESCO) in South Sudan
South Sudan: Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) (UNESCO) was 2,163 LCU per US$, period average in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Official exchange rate in South Sudan, 2011–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in LCU per US$, period average.
Analysis
In 2024, official exchange rate in South Sudan stood at 2,163 LCU per US$, period average. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.
The figure is up 132.5% on the previous year and up 73,225.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, official exchange rate in South Sudan peaked at 2,163 LCU per US$, period average in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2.95 LCU per US$, period average, in 2012.
South Sudan ranks 21st of 209 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) (UNESCO) in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | LCU per US$, period average | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2.99 LCU per US$, period average | — |
| 2012 | 2.95 LCU per US$, period average | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 2.95 LCU per US$, period average | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 2.95 LCU per US$, period average | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 3.6 LCU per US$, period average | +22.2% |
| 2016 | 46.73 LCU per US$, period average | +1196.5% |
| 2017 | 113.65 LCU per US$, period average | +143.2% |
| 2018 | 141.39 LCU per US$, period average | +24.4% |
| 2019 | 158 LCU per US$, period average | +11.8% |
| 2020 | 165.91 LCU per US$, period average | +5.0% |
| 2021 | 306.36 LCU per US$, period average | +84.7% |
| 2022 | 534.51 LCU per US$, period average | +74.5% |
| 2023 | 930.33 LCU per US$, period average | +74.1% |
| 2024 | 2,163 LCU per US$, period average | +132.5% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 2,163 LCU per US$, period average is above the median for low income countries, which is 606.35 LCU per US$, period average, 3.6× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 2,163 LCU per US$, period average is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 606.35 LCU per US$, period average, 3.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) (UNESCO) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +1196.5% | 3.6 LCU per US$, period average | 46.73 LCU per US$, period average |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 52.8 LCU per US$, period average | 2.95 LCU per US$, period average | 158 LCU per US$, period average | 9 |
| 2020s | 820.04 LCU per US$, period average | 165.91 LCU per US$, period average | 2,163 LCU per US$, period average | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 18 Burundi 2,574 LCU per US$, period average compare
- 19 Syria 2,506 LCU per US$, period average compare
- 20 Democratic Republic of Congo 2,340 LCU per US$, period average compare
- 22 Nigeria 1,479 LCU per US$, period average compare
- 23 Myanmar 1,382 LCU per US$, period average compare
- 24 South Korea 1,363 LCU per US$, period average compare
More population data for South Sudan
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0243 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.4787 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0243 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.0933 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 17,461 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.92 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5193 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.026 (2100)
- Population density 37.73 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.57 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is official exchange rate in South Sudan?
- Official exchange rate in South Sudan was 2,163 LCU per US$, period average in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest official exchange rate recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 2,163 LCU per US$, period average in 2024.
- What is the lowest official exchange rate recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.95 LCU per US$, period average in 2012.
- How does South Sudan rank for official exchange rate?
- South Sudan ranks 21st out of 209 countries with data for 2024.
- Is official exchange rate rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 73,225.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release