Annual co emissions by region in South Sudan
South Sudan: Annual co emissions by region was 1.70 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.70 million
Change on year
up 1.8%
World rank
159th
of 215 countries
All-time high
1.91 million
in 2015
All-time low
44,246
in 1950
Years of data
75
1950–2024
Annual co emissions by region in South Sudan, 1950–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual co emissions by region in South Sudan is 1.70 million, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.8% on the previous year and up 13.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co emissions by region in South Sudan peaked at 1.91 million in 2015 and was at its lowest, 44,246, in 1950.
That places South Sudan 159th out of 215 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.
Annual co emissions by region in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 44,246 | — |
| 1951 | 58,110 | +31.3% |
| 1952 | 61,059 | +5.1% |
| 1953 | 66,959 | +9.7% |
| 1954 | 65,779 | -1.8% |
| 1955 | 74,628 | +13.5% |
| 1956 | 72,268 | -3.2% |
| 1957 | 92,916 | +28.6% |
| 1958 | 103,830 | +11.7% |
| 1959 | 110,025 | +6.0% |
| 1960 | 109,435 | -0.5% |
| 1961 | 111,500 | +1.9% |
| 1962 | 119,464 | +7.1% |
| 1963 | 135,098 | +13.1% |
| 1964 | 149,551 | +10.7% |
| 1965 | 195,272 | +30.6% |
| 1966 | 212,675 | +8.9% |
| 1967 | 256,331 | +20.5% |
| 1968 | 249,842 | -2.5% |
| 1969 | 336,564 | +34.7% |
| 1970 | 390,544 | +16.0% |
| 1971 | 400,868 | +2.6% |
| 1972 | 432,725 | +7.9% |
| 1973 | 436,560 | +0.9% |
| 1974 | 457,208 | +4.7% |
| 1975 | 340,988 | -25.4% |
| 1976 | 302,052 | -11.4% |
| 1977 | 306,182 | +1.4% |
| 1978 | 276,684 | -9.6% |
| 1979 | 287,303 | +3.8% |
| 1980 | 301,462 | +4.9% |
| 1981 | 292,908 | -2.8% |
| 1982 | 307,952 | +5.1% |
| 1983 | 314,441 | +2.1% |
| 1984 | 281,994 | -10.3% |
| 1985 | 327,715 | +16.2% |
| 1986 | 341,873 | +4.3% |
| 1987 | 269,605 | -21.1% |
| 1988 | 389,954 | +44.6% |
| 1989 | 302,347 | -22.5% |
| 1990 | 419,451 | +38.7% |
| 1991 | 392,904 | -6.3% |
| 1992 | 351,313 | -10.6% |
| 1993 | 242,173 | -31.1% |
| 1994 | 333,024 | +37.5% |
| 1995 | 344,233 | +3.4% |
| 1996 | 355,147 | +3.2% |
| 1997 | 434,790 | +22.4% |
| 1998 | 376,975 | -13.3% |
| 1999 | 408,832 | +8.5% |
| 2000 | 444,524 | +8.7% |
| 2001 | 511,483 | +15.1% |
| 2002 | 651,890 | +27.5% |
| 2003 | 728,288 | +11.7% |
| 2004 | 920,315 | +26.4% |
| 2005 | 881,673 | -4.2% |
| 2006 | 965,446 | +9.5% |
| 2007 | 1.13 million | +17.5% |
| 2008 | 1.20 million | +5.6% |
| 2009 | 1.25 million | +4.2% |
| 2010 | 1.27 million | +1.7% |
| 2011 | 1.24 million | -2.4% |
| 2012 | 1.33 million | +7.4% |
| 2013 | 1.44 million | +8.5% |
| 2014 | 1.50 million | +3.8% |
| 2015 | 1.91 million | +27.6% |
| 2016 | 1.70 million | -10.9% |
| 2017 | 1.45 million | -14.6% |
| 2018 | 1.74 million | +19.4% |
| 2019 | 1.77 million | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 1.71 million | -3.5% |
| 2021 | 1.74 million | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 1.63 million | -6.1% |
| 2023 | 1.67 million | +2.0% |
| 2024 | 1.70 million | +1.8% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 1.70 million is below the median for low income countries, which is 3.17 million, 53% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 1.70 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.96 million, 34% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 74,982 | 44,246 | 110,025 | 10 |
| 1960s | 187,573 | 109,435 | 336,564 | 10 |
| 1970s | 363,111 | 276,684 | 457,208 | 10 |
| 1980s | 313,025 | 269,605 | 389,954 | 10 |
| 1990s | 365,884 | 242,173 | 434,790 | 10 |
| 2000s | 868,341 | 444,524 | 1.25 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.54 million | 1.24 million | 1.91 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.69 million | 1.63 million | 1.74 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
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 co emissions by region in South Sudan?
- Annual co emissions by region in South Sudan was 1.70 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co emissions by region recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.91 million in 2015.
- What is the lowest annual co emissions by region recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 44,246 in 1950.
- How does South Sudan rank for annual co emissions by region?
- South Sudan ranks 159th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co emissions by region rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual co emissions by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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