Annual greenhouse gas emissions by world region, annual growth rate in South Sudan
South Sudan: Annual greenhouse gas emissions by world region, annual growth rate was 0.8041 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.8041 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 144.4%
World rank
99th
of 199 countries
All-time high
54.9 % change on previous year
in 1961
All-time low
-21.73 % change on previous year
in 2008
Years of data
174
1851–2024
Annual greenhouse gas emissions by world region, annual growth rate in South Sudan, 1851–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual greenhouse gas emissions by world region, annual growth rate in South Sudan is 0.8041 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 144.4% on the previous year and up 112.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual greenhouse gas emissions by world region, annual growth rate in South Sudan peaked at 54.9 % change on previous year in 1961 and was at its lowest, -21.73 % change on previous year, in 2008.
That places South Sudan 99th out of 199 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 greenhouse gas emissions by world region, annual growth rate in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1851 | -0.0533 % change on previous year | — |
| 1852 | -0.0034 % change on previous year | -93.5% |
| 1853 | 0.0479 % change on previous year | -1494.5% |
| 1854 | -0.0302 % change on previous year | -162.9% |
| 1855 | 0.025 % change on previous year | -182.9% |
| 1856 | -0.02 % change on previous year | -180.1% |
| 1857 | 0.0531 % change on previous year | -364.8% |
| 1858 | 0.0906 % change on previous year | +70.8% |
| 1859 | -0.0374 % change on previous year | -141.2% |
| 1860 | 0.2737 % change on previous year | -832.4% |
| 1861 | -0.1008 % change on previous year | -136.8% |
| 1862 | -0.0354 % change on previous year | -64.9% |
| 1863 | -0.0229 % change on previous year | -35.5% |
| 1864 | 0.0046 % change on previous year | -120.0% |
| 1865 | 0.0118 % change on previous year | +158.3% |
| 1866 | 0.0187 % change on previous year | +58.0% |
| 1867 | 0.0295 % change on previous year | +58.1% |
| 1868 | 0.0305 % change on previous year | +3.2% |
| 1869 | 0.0345 % change on previous year | +13.1% |
| 1870 | -0.0441 % change on previous year | -228.1% |
| 1871 | 0.5495 % change on previous year | -1344.9% |
| 1872 | 0.6013 % change on previous year | +9.4% |
| 1873 | 0.8297 % change on previous year | +38.0% |
| 1874 | 0.9748 % change on previous year | +17.5% |
| 1875 | 1.05 % change on previous year | +7.6% |
| 1876 | 1.06 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 1877 | 0.9987 % change on previous year | -5.8% |
| 1878 | 0.8657 % change on previous year | -13.3% |
| 1879 | 0.6671 % change on previous year | -22.9% |
| 1880 | 0.4117 % change on previous year | -38.3% |
| 1881 | 0.3529 % change on previous year | -14.3% |
| 1882 | 0.2743 % change on previous year | -22.3% |
| 1883 | 0.2168 % change on previous year | -21.0% |
| 1884 | 0.1741 % change on previous year | -19.7% |
| 1885 | 0.1561 % change on previous year | -10.4% |
| 1886 | 0.1812 % change on previous year | +16.1% |
| 1887 | 0.107 % change on previous year | -41.0% |
| 1888 | 0.1256 % change on previous year | +17.4% |
| 1889 | 0.1439 % change on previous year | +14.6% |
| 1890 | 1.49 % change on previous year | +933.6% |
| 1891 | 0.3488 % change on previous year | -76.6% |
| 1892 | 0.2777 % change on previous year | -20.4% |
| 1893 | 0.2569 % change on previous year | -7.5% |
| 1894 | 0.2556 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 1895 | 0.2664 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 1896 | 0.2702 % change on previous year | +1.4% |
| 1897 | 0.2677 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 1898 | 0.2985 % change on previous year | +11.5% |
| 1899 | 0.3014 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 1900 | 0.6299 % change on previous year | +109.0% |
| 1901 | 0.36 % change on previous year | -42.9% |
| 1902 | 0.8799 % change on previous year | +144.4% |
| 1903 | 0.3461 % change on previous year | -60.7% |
| 1904 | 0.0836 % change on previous year | -75.8% |
| 1905 | 0.5581 % change on previous year | +567.6% |
| 1906 | 0.5345 % change on previous year | -4.2% |
| 1907 | 0.4949 % change on previous year | -7.4% |
| 1908 | 0.984 % change on previous year | +98.8% |
| 1909 | 0.3903 % change on previous year | -60.3% |
| 1910 | 0.5011 % change on previous year | +28.4% |
| 1911 | 0.9855 % change on previous year | +96.7% |
| 1912 | 1.35 % change on previous year | +37.4% |
| 1913 | 1.01 % change on previous year | -25.2% |
| 1914 | 2.46 % change on previous year | +143.0% |
| 1915 | 1.63 % change on previous year | -33.6% |
| 1916 | 2.34 % change on previous year | +43.3% |
| 1917 | 1.37 % change on previous year | -41.6% |
| 1918 | 1.27 % change on previous year | -6.8% |
| 1919 | 1.65 % change on previous year | +29.6% |
| 1920 | 2.6 % change on previous year | +57.7% |
| 1921 | 2.18 % change on previous year | -16.3% |
| 1922 | 2.68 % change on previous year | +23.1% |
| 1923 | 2.3 % change on previous year | -14.4% |
| 1924 | 2.07 % change on previous year | -9.9% |
| 1925 | 1.82 % change on previous year | -11.8% |
| 1926 | 2.26 % change on previous year | +24.1% |
| 1927 | 1.34 % change on previous year | -40.9% |
| 1928 | 1.74 % change on previous year | +30.2% |
| 1929 | 1.17 % change on previous year | -33.0% |
| 1930 | 1.57 % change on previous year | +34.8% |
| 1931 | 1.31 % change on previous year | -16.5% |
| 1932 | 0.8547 % change on previous year | -34.9% |
| 1933 | 0.0829 % change on previous year | -90.3% |
| 1934 | 0.1417 % change on previous year | +70.9% |
| 1935 | -0.5392 % change on previous year | -480.4% |
| 1936 | -0.2451 % change on previous year | -54.5% |
| 1937 | 0.0609 % change on previous year | -124.8% |
| 1938 | 0.2761 % change on previous year | +353.4% |
| 1939 | -0.0572 % change on previous year | -120.7% |
| 1940 | 2.78 % change on previous year | -4959.5% |
| 1941 | 7.26 % change on previous year | +161.0% |
| 1942 | 10.1 % change on previous year | +39.2% |
| 1943 | 11.68 % change on previous year | +15.6% |
| 1944 | 12.59 % change on previous year | +7.8% |
| 1945 | 11.53 % change on previous year | -8.4% |
| 1946 | 10.49 % change on previous year | -9.0% |
| 1947 | 8.6 % change on previous year | -18.0% |
| 1948 | 6.47 % change on previous year | -24.8% |
| 1949 | 4.24 % change on previous year | -34.5% |
| 1950 | 3.8 % change on previous year | -10.4% |
| 1951 | 2.52 % change on previous year | -33.8% |
| 1952 | 0.8164 % change on previous year | -67.6% |
| 1953 | -1.43 % change on previous year | -274.9% |
| 1954 | -2.1 % change on previous year | +47.2% |
| 1955 | -0.5156 % change on previous year | -75.5% |
| 1956 | -3.09 % change on previous year | +499.2% |
| 1957 | -1.04 % change on previous year | -66.3% |
| 1958 | -0.3434 % change on previous year | -67.0% |
| 1959 | -0.566 % change on previous year | +64.8% |
| 1960 | 0.6834 % change on previous year | -220.8% |
| 1961 | 54.9 % change on previous year | +7932.9% |
| 1962 | -1.96 % change on previous year | -103.6% |
| 1963 | 0.4419 % change on previous year | -122.6% |
| 1964 | 1.57 % change on previous year | +256.3% |
| 1965 | -0.6369 % change on previous year | -140.5% |
| 1966 | 1.91 % change on previous year | -400.6% |
| 1967 | 1.97 % change on previous year | +3.1% |
| 1968 | 1.9 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 1969 | 0.4323 % change on previous year | -77.3% |
| 1970 | 12.34 % change on previous year | +2755.2% |
| 1971 | -0.966 % change on previous year | -107.8% |
| 1972 | -2.03 % change on previous year | +110.1% |
| 1973 | 9.43 % change on previous year | -564.3% |
| 1974 | -16.91 % change on previous year | -279.4% |
| 1975 | 7.19 % change on previous year | -142.5% |
| 1976 | 2.34 % change on previous year | -67.5% |
| 1977 | 11.45 % change on previous year | +390.2% |
| 1978 | -13.5 % change on previous year | -217.8% |
| 1979 | 7.84 % change on previous year | -158.1% |
| 1980 | 22.47 % change on previous year | +186.5% |
| 1981 | -11.46 % change on previous year | -151.0% |
| 1982 | 19.4 % change on previous year | -269.2% |
| 1983 | -7.39 % change on previous year | -138.1% |
| 1984 | -4.72 % change on previous year | -36.2% |
| 1985 | -8.61 % change on previous year | +82.4% |
| 1986 | -1.03 % change on previous year | -88.1% |
| 1987 | 1.06 % change on previous year | -203.1% |
| 1988 | -3.58 % change on previous year | -438.4% |
| 1989 | 8.56 % change on previous year | -339.2% |
| 1990 | 6.71 % change on previous year | -21.7% |
| 1991 | 0.9834 % change on previous year | -85.3% |
| 1992 | 22.04 % change on previous year | +2140.7% |
| 1993 | -0.9793 % change on previous year | -104.4% |
| 1994 | 8.36 % change on previous year | -954.2% |
| 1995 | -1.92 % change on previous year | -122.9% |
| 1996 | -1.15 % change on previous year | -39.9% |
| 1997 | -1.99 % change on previous year | +72.6% |
| 1998 | 3.23 % change on previous year | -262.2% |
| 1999 | -0.0764 % change on previous year | -102.4% |
| 2000 | 6.23 % change on previous year | -8259.5% |
| 2001 | -15.24 % change on previous year | -344.6% |
| 2002 | 23.03 % change on previous year | -251.1% |
| 2003 | -3.62 % change on previous year | -115.7% |
| 2004 | 4.12 % change on previous year | -213.8% |
| 2005 | 1.15 % change on previous year | -72.1% |
| 2006 | -5.44 % change on previous year | -573.5% |
| 2007 | 5.47 % change on previous year | -200.6% |
| 2008 | -21.73 % change on previous year | -497.5% |
| 2009 | 37.01 % change on previous year | -270.3% |
| 2010 | -1.63 % change on previous year | -104.4% |
| 2011 | 15.25 % change on previous year | -1036.8% |
| 2012 | -11.63 % change on previous year | -176.2% |
| 2013 | -9.42 % change on previous year | -19.0% |
| 2014 | -6.39 % change on previous year | -32.1% |
| 2015 | 5.39 % change on previous year | -184.2% |
| 2016 | 2.32 % change on previous year | -56.9% |
| 2017 | -5.44 % change on previous year | -334.4% |
| 2018 | 9.49 % change on previous year | -274.5% |
| 2019 | -21.14 % change on previous year | -322.7% |
| 2020 | 28.79 % change on previous year | -236.2% |
| 2021 | -8.16 % change on previous year | -128.3% |
| 2022 | -5.64 % change on previous year | -30.9% |
| 2023 | 0.329 % change on previous year | -105.8% |
| 2024 | 0.8041 % change on previous year | +144.4% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 0.8041 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.21 % change on previous year, 66% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 0.8041 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.21 % change on previous year, 67% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual greenhouse gas emissions by world region, annual growth rate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +8259.5% | -0.0764 % change on previous year | 6.23 % change on previous year |
| 1961 | +7932.9% | 0.6834 % change on previous year | 54.9 % change on previous year |
| 1940 | +4959.5% | -0.0572 % change on previous year | 2.78 % change on previous year |
| 1970 | +2755.2% | 0.4323 % change on previous year | 12.34 % change on previous year |
| 1992 | +2140.7% | 0.9834 % change on previous year | 22.04 % change on previous year |
| 1853 | +1494.5% | -0.0034 % change on previous year | 0.0479 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 0.008 % change on previous year | -0.0533 % change on previous year | 0.0906 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1860s | 0.0244 % change on previous year | -0.1008 % change on previous year | 0.2737 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1870s | 0.7552 % change on previous year | -0.0441 % change on previous year | 1.06 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1880s | 0.2144 % change on previous year | 0.107 % change on previous year | 0.4117 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1890s | 0.4031 % change on previous year | 0.2556 % change on previous year | 1.49 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1900s | 0.5261 % change on previous year | 0.0836 % change on previous year | 0.984 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1910s | 1.46 % change on previous year | 0.5011 % change on previous year | 2.46 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1920s | 2.02 % change on previous year | 1.17 % change on previous year | 2.68 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.3462 % change on previous year | -0.5392 % change on previous year | 1.57 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1940s | 8.58 % change on previous year | 2.78 % change on previous year | 12.59 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1950s | -0.1953 % change on previous year | -3.09 % change on previous year | 3.8 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | 6.12 % change on previous year | -1.96 % change on previous year | 54.9 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.72 % change on previous year | -16.91 % change on previous year | 12.34 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.47 % change on previous year | -11.46 % change on previous year | 22.47 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.52 % change on previous year | -1.99 % change on previous year | 22.04 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.1 % change on previous year | -21.73 % change on previous year | 37.01 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -2.32 % change on previous year | -21.14 % change on previous year | 15.25 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.22 % change on previous year | -8.16 % change on previous year | 28.79 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 96 Belgium 0.8445 % change on previous year compare
- 97 Lebanon 0.811 % change on previous year compare
- 98 Andorra 0.8108 % change on previous year compare
- 100 Liechtenstein 0.7049 % change on previous year compare
- 101 Sudan 0.7011 % change on previous year compare
- 102 Jordan 0.6604 % change on previous year 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 greenhouse gas emissions by world region, annual growth rate in South Sudan?
- Annual greenhouse gas emissions by world region, annual growth rate in South Sudan was 0.8041 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest annual greenhouse gas emissions by world region, annual growth rate recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 54.9 % change on previous year in 1961.
- What is the lowest annual greenhouse gas emissions by world region, annual growth rate recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -21.73 % change on previous year in 2008.
- How does South Sudan rank for annual greenhouse gas emissions by world region, annual growth rate?
- South Sudan ranks 99th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual greenhouse gas emissions by world region, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 112.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Annual greenhouse gas emissions by world region, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Annual greenhouse gas emissions by world region. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Annual greenhouse gas emissions by world region Jones et al. (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Annual greenhouse gas emissions by world region. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.