Carbon dioxide emissions by income level in South Sudan
South Sudan: Carbon dioxide emissions by income level was 1.70 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.70 million tonnes
Change on year
up 1.8%
World rank
159th
of 215 countries
All-time high
1.91 million tonnes
in 2015
All-time low
44,246 tonnes
in 1950
Years of data
75
1950–2024
Carbon dioxide emissions by income level in South Sudan, 1950–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, carbon dioxide emissions by income level in South Sudan stood at 1.70 million tonnes.
The figure is up 1.8% on the previous year and up 13.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, carbon dioxide emissions by income level in South Sudan peaked at 1.91 million tonnes in 2015 and was at its lowest, 44,246 tonnes, in 1950.
That places South Sudan 159th 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.
Carbon dioxide emissions by income level in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 44,246 tonnes | — |
| 1951 | 58,110 tonnes | +31.3% |
| 1952 | 61,059 tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1953 | 66,959 tonnes | +9.7% |
| 1954 | 65,779 tonnes | -1.8% |
| 1955 | 74,628 tonnes | +13.5% |
| 1956 | 72,268 tonnes | -3.2% |
| 1957 | 92,916 tonnes | +28.6% |
| 1958 | 103,830 tonnes | +11.7% |
| 1959 | 110,025 tonnes | +6.0% |
| 1960 | 109,435 tonnes | -0.5% |
| 1961 | 111,500 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1962 | 119,464 tonnes | +7.1% |
| 1963 | 135,098 tonnes | +13.1% |
| 1964 | 149,551 tonnes | +10.7% |
| 1965 | 195,272 tonnes | +30.6% |
| 1966 | 212,675 tonnes | +8.9% |
| 1967 | 256,331 tonnes | +20.5% |
| 1968 | 249,842 tonnes | -2.5% |
| 1969 | 336,564 tonnes | +34.7% |
| 1970 | 390,544 tonnes | +16.0% |
| 1971 | 400,868 tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1972 | 432,725 tonnes | +7.9% |
| 1973 | 436,560 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1974 | 457,208 tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1975 | 340,988 tonnes | -25.4% |
| 1976 | 302,052 tonnes | -11.4% |
| 1977 | 306,182 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1978 | 276,684 tonnes | -9.6% |
| 1979 | 287,303 tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1980 | 301,462 tonnes | +4.9% |
| 1981 | 292,908 tonnes | -2.8% |
| 1982 | 307,952 tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1983 | 314,441 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1984 | 281,994 tonnes | -10.3% |
| 1985 | 327,715 tonnes | +16.2% |
| 1986 | 341,873 tonnes | +4.3% |
| 1987 | 269,605 tonnes | -21.1% |
| 1988 | 389,954 tonnes | +44.6% |
| 1989 | 302,347 tonnes | -22.5% |
| 1990 | 419,451 tonnes | +38.7% |
| 1991 | 392,904 tonnes | -6.3% |
| 1992 | 351,313 tonnes | -10.6% |
| 1993 | 242,173 tonnes | -31.1% |
| 1994 | 333,024 tonnes | +37.5% |
| 1995 | 344,233 tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1996 | 355,147 tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1997 | 434,790 tonnes | +22.4% |
| 1998 | 376,975 tonnes | -13.3% |
| 1999 | 408,832 tonnes | +8.5% |
| 2000 | 444,524 tonnes | +8.7% |
| 2001 | 511,483 tonnes | +15.1% |
| 2002 | 651,890 tonnes | +27.5% |
| 2003 | 728,288 tonnes | +11.7% |
| 2004 | 920,315 tonnes | +26.4% |
| 2005 | 881,673 tonnes | -4.2% |
| 2006 | 965,446 tonnes | +9.5% |
| 2007 | 1.13 million tonnes | +17.5% |
| 2008 | 1.20 million tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2009 | 1.25 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2010 | 1.27 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2011 | 1.24 million tonnes | -2.4% |
| 2012 | 1.33 million tonnes | +7.4% |
| 2013 | 1.44 million tonnes | +8.5% |
| 2014 | 1.50 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 2015 | 1.91 million tonnes | +27.6% |
| 2016 | 1.70 million tonnes | -10.9% |
| 2017 | 1.45 million tonnes | -14.6% |
| 2018 | 1.74 million tonnes | +19.4% |
| 2019 | 1.77 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 1.71 million tonnes | -3.5% |
| 2021 | 1.74 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 1.63 million tonnes | -6.1% |
| 2023 | 1.67 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2024 | 1.70 million tonnes | +1.8% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 1.70 million tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 3.17 million tonnes, 53% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 1.70 million tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.96 million tonnes, 34% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 74,982 tonnes | 44,246 tonnes | 110,025 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 187,573 tonnes | 109,435 tonnes | 336,564 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 363,111 tonnes | 276,684 tonnes | 457,208 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 313,025 tonnes | 269,605 tonnes | 389,954 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 365,884 tonnes | 242,173 tonnes | 434,790 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 868,341 tonnes | 444,524 tonnes | 1.25 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.54 million tonnes | 1.24 million tonnes | 1.91 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.69 million tonnes | 1.63 million tonnes | 1.74 million tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is carbon dioxide emissions by income level in South Sudan?
- Carbon dioxide emissions by income level in South Sudan was 1.70 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest carbon dioxide emissions by income level recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.91 million tonnes in 2015.
- What is the lowest carbon dioxide emissions by income level recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 44,246 tonnes in 1950.
- How does South Sudan rank for carbon dioxide emissions by income level?
- South Sudan ranks 159th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is carbon dioxide emissions by income level rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Carbon dioxide emissions by income level. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual total emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂), excluding land-use change, measured in tonnes.