CO₂ emissions from international aviation in South Sudan
South Sudan: CO₂ emissions from international aviation was 15,033 tonnes in 2019. ▼ Falling
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in South Sudan, 2013–2019
Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
South Sudan recorded 15,033 tonnes for co₂ emissions from international aviation in 2019. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 50.5% on the previous year and down 74.7% over ten years.
That places South Sudan 181st out of 197 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the bottom quarter.
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 59,314 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 46,817 tonnes | -21.1% |
| 2015 | 44,717 tonnes | -4.5% |
| 2016 | 34,921 tonnes | -21.9% |
| 2017 | 29,174 tonnes | -16.5% |
| 2018 | 30,350 tonnes | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 15,033 tonnes | -50.5% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 15,033 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 41,509 tonnes, 36% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 15,033 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 99,704 tonnes, 15% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 178 East Timor 16,764 tonnes compare
- 179 Solomon Islands 16,180 tonnes compare
- 180 Sao Tome and Principe 16,090 tonnes compare
- 182 Guinea-Bissau 14,882 tonnes compare
- 183 Comoros 14,132 tonnes compare
- 184 Micronesia (country) 13,460 tonnes compare
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 emissions from international aviation in South Sudan?
- Co₂ emissions from international aviation in South Sudan was 15,033 tonnes in 2019, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 59,314 tonnes in 2013.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 15,033 tonnes in 2019.
- How does South Sudan rank for co₂ emissions from international aviation?
- South Sudan ranks 181st out of 197 countries with data for 2019.
- Is co₂ emissions from international aviation rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 74.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions from international aviation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
International aviation emissions are assigned to the country of departure. CO₂ emissions from commercial passenger flights only.