CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Sudan
Sudan: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry was 17.77 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
17.77 million tonnes
Change on year
up 1.8%
World rank
67th
of 215 countries
All-time high
19.93 million tonnes
in 2019
All-time low
370,655 tonnes
in 1950
Years of data
75
1950–2024
CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Sudan, 1950–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Sudan recorded 17.77 million tonnes for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in 2024.
The figure is up 1.8% on the previous year and up 63.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Sudan peaked at 19.93 million tonnes in 2019 and was at its lowest, 370,655 tonnes, in 1950.
That places Sudan 67th 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.
CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Sudan, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 370,655 tonnes | — |
| 1951 | 514,490 tonnes | +38.8% |
| 1952 | 578,646 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1953 | 595,209 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1954 | 683,394 tonnes | +14.8% |
| 1955 | 697,518 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1956 | 724,634 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1957 | 950,487 tonnes | +31.2% |
| 1958 | 1.02 million tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1959 | 1.13 million tonnes | +10.1% |
| 1960 | 1.16 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1961 | 1.19 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1962 | 1.29 million tonnes | +8.1% |
| 1963 | 1.44 million tonnes | +11.4% |
| 1964 | 1.66 million tonnes | +15.8% |
| 1965 | 2.17 million tonnes | +30.6% |
| 1966 | 2.37 million tonnes | +9.3% |
| 1967 | 2.86 million tonnes | +20.4% |
| 1968 | 2.78 million tonnes | -2.9% |
| 1969 | 3.76 million tonnes | +35.3% |
| 1970 | 4.38 million tonnes | +16.6% |
| 1971 | 4.48 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 1972 | 4.86 million tonnes | +8.5% |
| 1973 | 4.88 million tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1974 | 5.07 million tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1975 | 3.79 million tonnes | -25.3% |
| 1976 | 3.38 million tonnes | -10.7% |
| 1977 | 3.42 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1978 | 3.06 million tonnes | -10.5% |
| 1979 | 3.19 million tonnes | +4.1% |
| 1980 | 3.35 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1981 | 3.27 million tonnes | -2.4% |
| 1982 | 3.43 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1983 | 3.49 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1984 | 3.13 million tonnes | -10.3% |
| 1985 | 3.65 million tonnes | +16.4% |
| 1986 | 3.83 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 1987 | 3.02 million tonnes | -21.3% |
| 1988 | 4.38 million tonnes | +45.3% |
| 1989 | 3.38 million tonnes | -22.9% |
| 1990 | 4.71 million tonnes | +39.5% |
| 1991 | 4.41 million tonnes | -6.4% |
| 1992 | 3.90 million tonnes | -11.6% |
| 1993 | 2.65 million tonnes | -32.0% |
| 1994 | 3.73 million tonnes | +40.7% |
| 1995 | 3.75 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 1996 | 3.88 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1997 | 4.84 million tonnes | +24.7% |
| 1998 | 4.22 million tonnes | -12.9% |
| 1999 | 4.57 million tonnes | +8.3% |
| 2000 | 5.01 million tonnes | +9.7% |
| 2001 | 5.76 million tonnes | +14.9% |
| 2002 | 7.36 million tonnes | +27.8% |
| 2003 | 8.20 million tonnes | +11.5% |
| 2004 | 10.38 million tonnes | +26.6% |
| 2005 | 9.93 million tonnes | -4.4% |
| 2006 | 10.94 million tonnes | +10.2% |
| 2007 | 12.82 million tonnes | +17.2% |
| 2008 | 13.58 million tonnes | +5.9% |
| 2009 | 13.99 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 2010 | 13.70 million tonnes | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 12.91 million tonnes | -5.7% |
| 2012 | 13.75 million tonnes | +6.5% |
| 2013 | 15.17 million tonnes | +10.3% |
| 2014 | 10.86 million tonnes | -28.4% |
| 2015 | 11.79 million tonnes | +8.6% |
| 2016 | 17.46 million tonnes | +48.1% |
| 2017 | 18.03 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 18.28 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2019 | 19.93 million tonnes | +9.0% |
| 2020 | 19.35 million tonnes | -2.9% |
| 2021 | 18.75 million tonnes | -3.1% |
| 2022 | 17.13 million tonnes | -8.7% |
| 2023 | 17.47 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2024 | 17.77 million tonnes | +1.8% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 17.77 million tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.66 million tonnes, 6.7× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 17.77 million tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.02 million tonnes, 5.9× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 726,612 tonnes | 370,655 tonnes | 1.13 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 2.07 million tonnes | 1.16 million tonnes | 3.76 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.05 million tonnes | 3.06 million tonnes | 5.07 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.49 million tonnes | 3.02 million tonnes | 4.38 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.07 million tonnes | 2.65 million tonnes | 4.84 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.80 million tonnes | 5.01 million tonnes | 13.99 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.19 million tonnes | 10.86 million tonnes | 19.93 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.09 million tonnes | 17.13 million tonnes | 19.35 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
More climate change data for Sudan
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 120.48 million kg (2023)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 72,276 kt (2023)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 21,634 kt (2023)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 50,642 kt (2023)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 81.64 kt (2023)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1,809 kt (2023)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,215 kt (2023)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,182 kt (2023)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 33.05 kt (2023)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 4.46 kt (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Sudan?
- Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Sudan was 17.77 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 19.93 million tonnes in 2019.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 370,655 tonnes in 1950.
- How does Sudan rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry?
- Sudan ranks 67th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 63.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from oil, measured in tonnes.