Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Sudan
Sudan: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector was 280,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Sudan, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Sudan is 280,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 30.0% on the previous year and down 30.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Sudan peaked at 1.03 million tonnes in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1993.
Sudan ranks 92nd of 176 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 60,000 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 570,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 753,000 tonnes | 420,000 tonnes | 1.03 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 434,000 tonnes | 210,000 tonnes | 710,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 370,000 tonnes | 280,000 tonnes | 410,000 tonnes | 4 |
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More climate change data for Sudan
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 1.3% (2100)
- Population growth 2.4% (2025)
- Population, total 51.66 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 2.6% (2025)
- Urban population 18.05 million (2025)
- Urban population 34.9% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 0.3527 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 517.02 million tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 0.3527 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 0.3527 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Sudan?
- Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Sudan was 280,000 tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.03 million tonnes in 2007.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1993.
- How does Sudan rank for greenhouse gas emissions by sector?
- Sudan ranks 92nd out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
- Is greenhouse gas emissions by sector rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.0%. 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 Greenhouse gas emissions by sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents.