CO₂ emissions from transport in South Sudan
South Sudan: CO₂ emissions from transport was 930,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
930,000 tonnes
Change on year
up 3.3%
World rank
147th
of 191 countries
All-time high
1.02 million tonnes
in 2015
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions from transport in South Sudan, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
South Sudan recorded 930,000 tonnes for co₂ emissions from transport in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.3% on the previous year and down 1.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from transport in South Sudan peaked at 1.02 million tonnes in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1990.
South Sudan ranks 147th of 191 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
CO₂ emissions from transport 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 | 950,000 tonnes | — |
| 2013 | 940,000 tonnes | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 950,000 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 1.02 million tonnes | +7.4% |
| 2016 | 940,000 tonnes | -7.8% |
| 2017 | 740,000 tonnes | -21.3% |
| 2018 | 960,000 tonnes | +29.7% |
| 2019 | 970,000 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 920,000 tonnes | -5.2% |
| 2021 | 950,000 tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2022 | 900,000 tonnes | -5.3% |
| 2023 | 930,000 tonnes | +3.3% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 930,000 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.50 million tonnes, 62% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 930,000 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.82 million tonnes, 51% of the median. (48 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 | 747,000 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 1.02 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 925,000 tonnes | 900,000 tonnes | 950,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
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Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from transport in South Sudan?
- Co₂ emissions from transport in South Sudan was 930,000 tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from transport recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.02 million tonnes in 2015.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from transport recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1990.
- How does South Sudan rank for co₂ emissions from transport?
- South Sudan ranks 147th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions from transport rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.1%. 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 from transport. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Emissions are measured in tonnes.