CO₂ emissions by sector in South Sudan
South Sudan: CO₂ emissions by sector was 30,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
CO₂ emissions by sector in South Sudan, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co₂ emissions by sector in South Sudan is 30,000 tonnes, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 200.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by sector in South Sudan peaked at 30,000 tonnes in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1990.
That places South Sudan 162nd out of 187 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
CO₂ emissions by sector in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1992 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1993 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1994 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1995 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1996 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1997 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1998 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1999 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2000 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2001 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2002 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2003 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2005 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2006 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2007 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2008 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2009 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2010 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2011 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2012 | 10,000 tonnes | — |
| 2013 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 20,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 2016 | 10,000 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 2017 | 20,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 2018 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 30,000 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 2021 | 30,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 30,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 30,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 30,000 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 165,000 tonnes, 18% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 30,000 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 170,000 tonnes, 18% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 12,000 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 20,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 30,000 tonnes | 30,000 tonnes | 30,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 160 Grenada 40,000 tonnes compare
- 160 Montenegro 40,000 tonnes compare
- 162 Bhutan 30,000 tonnes compare
- 162 Saint Lucia 30,000 tonnes compare
- 162 Samoa 30,000 tonnes 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 co₂ emissions by sector in South Sudan?
- Co₂ emissions by sector in South Sudan was 30,000 tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions by sector recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 30,000 tonnes in 2020.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by sector recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1990.
- How does South Sudan rank for co₂ emissions by sector?
- South Sudan ranks 162nd out of 187 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions by sector rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 200.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions by sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Emissions are measured in tonnes.