South Sudan vs Uzbekistan: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector
South Sudan
47.55 million tonnes
in 2023
Uzbekistan
42.15 million tonnes
in 2023
South Sudan rank
28th
Uzbekistan rank
29th
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector over time
- South Sudan
- Uzbekistan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 47.55 million tonnes against 42.15 million tonnes in Uzbekistan, a difference of 5.40 million tonnes.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.1 times Uzbekistan's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Uzbekistan ahead.
South Sudan ranks 28th and Uzbekistan ranks 29th of 193 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Sudan | Uzbekistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 33.39 million tonnes | 20.60 million tonnes | 12.79 million tonnes | South Sudan |
| 2000s | 43.30 million tonnes | 20.09 million tonnes | 23.21 million tonnes | South Sudan |
| 2010s | 46.45 million tonnes | 32.47 million tonnes | 13.98 million tonnes | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 47.80 million tonnes | 40.61 million tonnes | 7.19 million tonnes | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher greenhouse gas emissions by sector, South Sudan or Uzbekistan?
- South Sudan, at 47.55 million tonnes against 42.15 million tonnes in Uzbekistan as of 2023.
- What is the difference in greenhouse gas emissions by sector between South Sudan and Uzbekistan?
- 5.40 million tonnes, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and Uzbekistan?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do South Sudan and Uzbekistan rank globally for greenhouse gas emissions by sector?
- South Sudan ranks 28th and Uzbekistan ranks 29th of 193 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Greenhouse gas emissions by sector. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents.