Annual carbon dioxide emissions in South Sudan
South Sudan: Annual carbon dioxide emissions was 133.18 million in 2026. ▼ Falling
Latest (2026)
133.18 million
Change on year
down 32.4%
World rank
10th
of 248 countries
All-time high
329.94 million
in 2007
All-time low
133.18 million
in 2026
Years of data
24
2003–2026
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in South Sudan, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2026, annual carbon dioxide emissions in South Sudan stood at 133.18 million. That is the lowest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is down 32.4% on the previous year and down 57.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual carbon dioxide emissions in South Sudan peaked at 329.94 million in 2007 and was at its lowest, 133.18 million, in 2026.
South Sudan ranks 10th of 248 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 24 years of available data.
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 279.01 million | — |
| 2004 | 279.68 million | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 315.55 million | +12.8% |
| 2006 | 228.61 million | -27.5% |
| 2007 | 329.94 million | +44.3% |
| 2008 | 308.91 million | -6.4% |
| 2009 | 307.28 million | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 216.51 million | -29.5% |
| 2011 | 300.40 million | +38.7% |
| 2012 | 274.23 million | -8.7% |
| 2013 | 267.20 million | -2.6% |
| 2014 | 289.77 million | +8.4% |
| 2015 | 318.17 million | +9.8% |
| 2016 | 313.03 million | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 228.94 million | -26.9% |
| 2018 | 295.63 million | +29.1% |
| 2019 | 159.79 million | -45.9% |
| 2020 | 225.01 million | +40.8% |
| 2021 | 225.49 million | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 176.14 million | -21.9% |
| 2023 | 199.59 million | +13.3% |
| 2024 | 219.57 million | +10.0% |
| 2025 | 196.93 million | -10.3% |
| 2026 | 133.18 million | -32.4% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 133.18 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 6.32 million, 21.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 133.18 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9.64 million, 13.8× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 292.71 million | 228.61 million | 329.94 million | 7 |
| 2010s | 266.37 million | 159.79 million | 318.17 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 196.56 million | 133.18 million | 225.49 million | 7 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 7 Australia 181.03 million compare
- 8 Zambia 177.40 million compare
- 9 United States 137.44 million compare
- 11 Mozambique 127.34 million compare
- 12 Central African Republic 79.94 million compare
- 13 Tanzania 71.80 million compare
More climate change data for South Sudan
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 0 kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 30,624 kt (2023)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 9,725 kt (2023)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 20,899 kt (2023)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 36.7 kt (2023)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 746.39 kt (2023)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 0 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 0 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 130.58 kt (2023)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual carbon dioxide emissions in South Sudan?
- Annual carbon dioxide emissions in South Sudan was 133.18 million in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 329.94 million in 2007.
- What is the lowest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 133.18 million in 2026.
- How does South Sudan rank for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- South Sudan ranks 10th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual carbon dioxide emissions rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 57.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual carbon dioxide emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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