Co2 fossil plus land use in South Sudan
South Sudan: Co2 fossil plus land use was 16.71 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
16.71 million
Change on year
down 5.0%
World rank
112th
of 194 countries
All-time high
77.12 million
in 2011
All-time low
-18.09 million
in 2008
Years of data
75
1950–2024
Co2 fossil plus land use in South Sudan, 1950–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co2 fossil plus land use in South Sudan is 16.71 million, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 5.0% on the previous year and down 25.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 fossil plus land use in South Sudan peaked at 77.12 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, -18.09 million, in 2008.
South Sudan ranks 112th of 194 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Co2 fossil plus land use in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 9.20 million | — |
| 1951 | 10.72 million | +16.6% |
| 1952 | 12.14 million | +13.2% |
| 1953 | 12.58 million | +3.7% |
| 1954 | 12.67 million | +0.7% |
| 1955 | 14.21 million | +12.1% |
| 1956 | 14.21 million | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 15.37 million | +8.2% |
| 1958 | 16.42 million | +6.8% |
| 1959 | 16.78 million | +2.2% |
| 1960 | 17.33 million | +3.3% |
| 1961 | 17.48 million | +0.9% |
| 1962 | 15.92 million | -8.9% |
| 1963 | 14.35 million | -9.9% |
| 1964 | 13.44 million | -6.4% |
| 1965 | 12.23 million | -9.0% |
| 1966 | 12.25 million | +0.1% |
| 1967 | 12.28 million | +0.2% |
| 1968 | 12.20 million | -0.6% |
| 1969 | 12.65 million | +3.6% |
| 1970 | 11.87 million | -6.1% |
| 1971 | 13.26 million | +11.7% |
| 1972 | 11.75 million | -11.4% |
| 1973 | 12.84 million | +9.3% |
| 1974 | 14.12 million | +10.0% |
| 1975 | 14.23 million | +0.7% |
| 1976 | 13.76 million | -3.2% |
| 1977 | 12.36 million | -10.2% |
| 1978 | 11.33 million | -8.3% |
| 1979 | 10.26 million | -9.5% |
| 1980 | 11.71 million | +14.2% |
| 1981 | 11.46 million | -2.1% |
| 1982 | 17.70 million | +54.5% |
| 1983 | 24.01 million | +35.6% |
| 1984 | 23.82 million | -0.8% |
| 1985 | 25.00 million | +5.0% |
| 1986 | 28.35 million | +13.4% |
| 1987 | 28.76 million | +1.4% |
| 1988 | 30.45 million | +5.9% |
| 1989 | 32.58 million | +7.0% |
| 1990 | 29.32 million | -10.0% |
| 1991 | 26.60 million | -9.3% |
| 1992 | 39.39 million | +48.1% |
| 1993 | 34.55 million | -12.3% |
| 1994 | 39.01 million | +12.9% |
| 1995 | 36.51 million | -6.4% |
| 1996 | 29.76 million | -18.5% |
| 1997 | 25.91 million | -12.9% |
| 1998 | 22.43 million | -13.4% |
| 1999 | 20.06 million | -10.6% |
| 2000 | 19.10 million | -4.8% |
| 2001 | 20.24 million | +6.0% |
| 2002 | 31.26 million | +54.4% |
| 2003 | 27.70 million | -11.4% |
| 2004 | 29.91 million | +8.0% |
| 2005 | 28.45 million | -4.9% |
| 2006 | 29.44 million | +3.5% |
| 2007 | 27.43 million | -6.8% |
| 2008 | -18.09 million | -165.9% |
| 2009 | 49.38 million | -373.0% |
| 2010 | 72.10 million | +46.0% |
| 2011 | 77.12 million | +7.0% |
| 2012 | 50.63 million | -34.4% |
| 2013 | 34.79 million | -31.3% |
| 2014 | 22.47 million | -35.4% |
| 2015 | 27.27 million | +21.4% |
| 2016 | 26.80 million | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 23.51 million | -12.3% |
| 2018 | 22.21 million | -5.5% |
| 2019 | 8.42 million | -62.1% |
| 2020 | 32.12 million | +281.7% |
| 2021 | 23.10 million | -28.1% |
| 2022 | 19.26 million | -16.6% |
| 2023 | 17.58 million | -8.7% |
| 2024 | 16.71 million | -5.0% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 16.71 million is below the median for low income countries, which is 25.12 million, 67% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 16.71 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 14.74 million, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Co2 fossil plus land use 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +373.0% | -18.09 million | 49.38 million |
| 2020 | +281.7% | 8.42 million | 32.12 million |
| 2008 | -165.9% | 27.43 million | -18.09 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 13.43 million | 9.20 million | 16.78 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 14.01 million | 12.20 million | 17.48 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 12.58 million | 10.26 million | 14.23 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 23.39 million | 11.46 million | 32.58 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 30.35 million | 20.06 million | 39.39 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 24.48 million | -18.09 million | 49.38 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 36.53 million | 8.42 million | 77.12 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.75 million | 16.71 million | 32.12 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
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 fossil plus land use in South Sudan?
- Co2 fossil plus land use in South Sudan was 16.71 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co2 fossil plus land use recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 77.12 million in 2011.
- What is the lowest co2 fossil plus land use recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -18.09 million in 2008.
- How does South Sudan rank for co2 fossil plus land use?
- South Sudan ranks 112th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co2 fossil plus land use rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Co2 fossil plus land use. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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