CO₂ emissions from transport in Sudan
Sudan: CO₂ emissions from transport was 8.88 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
8.88 million tonnes
Change on year
down 26.6%
World rank
71st
of 191 countries
All-time high
12.39 million tonnes
in 2021
All-time low
2.05 million tonnes
in 1993
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions from transport in Sudan, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Sudan recorded 8.88 million tonnes for co₂ emissions from transport in 2023.
That represents a change of down 26.6% on the previous year and down 1.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from transport in Sudan peaked at 12.39 million tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 2.05 million tonnes, in 1993.
That places Sudan 71st out of 191 countries with data for 2023, 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 from transport in Sudan, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3.96 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 3.13 million tonnes | -21.0% |
| 1992 | 3.12 million tonnes | -0.3% |
| 1993 | 2.05 million tonnes | -34.3% |
| 1994 | 2.98 million tonnes | +45.4% |
| 1995 | 2.79 million tonnes | -6.4% |
| 1996 | 2.65 million tonnes | -5.0% |
| 1997 | 3.13 million tonnes | +18.1% |
| 1998 | 2.98 million tonnes | -4.8% |
| 1999 | 2.43 million tonnes | -18.5% |
| 2000 | 2.64 million tonnes | +8.6% |
| 2001 | 3.42 million tonnes | +29.5% |
| 2002 | 3.91 million tonnes | +14.3% |
| 2003 | 3.78 million tonnes | -3.3% |
| 2004 | 4.17 million tonnes | +10.3% |
| 2005 | 4.95 million tonnes | +18.7% |
| 2006 | 5.96 million tonnes | +20.4% |
| 2007 | 6.50 million tonnes | +9.1% |
| 2008 | 7.76 million tonnes | +19.4% |
| 2009 | 7.87 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 8.92 million tonnes | +13.3% |
| 2011 | 8.91 million tonnes | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 8.64 million tonnes | -3.0% |
| 2013 | 9.04 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 2014 | 9.43 million tonnes | +4.3% |
| 2015 | 9.95 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 2016 | 11.35 million tonnes | +14.1% |
| 2017 | 11.39 million tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 11.52 million tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2019 | 11.78 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 10.70 million tonnes | -9.2% |
| 2021 | 12.39 million tonnes | +15.8% |
| 2022 | 12.10 million tonnes | -2.3% |
| 2023 | 8.88 million tonnes | -26.6% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 8.88 million tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.50 million tonnes, 5.9× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 8.88 million tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.82 million tonnes, 4.9× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.92 million tonnes | 2.05 million tonnes | 3.96 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.10 million tonnes | 2.64 million tonnes | 7.87 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.09 million tonnes | 8.64 million tonnes | 11.78 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.02 million tonnes | 8.88 million tonnes | 12.39 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
More climate change data for Sudan
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- 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 from transport in Sudan?
- Co₂ emissions from transport in Sudan was 8.88 million 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 Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 12.39 million tonnes in 2021.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from transport recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.05 million tonnes in 1993.
- How does Sudan rank for co₂ emissions from transport?
- Sudan ranks 71st out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions from transport rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this 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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Emissions are measured in tonnes.