Methane emissions by sector in South Sudan
South Sudan: Methane emissions by sector was 880,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Methane emissions by sector in South Sudan, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, methane emissions by sector in South Sudan stood at 880,000 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.1% on the previous year and up 11.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane emissions by sector in South Sudan peaked at 15.44 million tonnes in 1999 and was at its lowest, 320,000 tonnes, in 2002.
South Sudan ranks 19th of 193 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Methane emissions by sector in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 710,000 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 710,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 710,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 710,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 710,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 710,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 3.73 million tonnes | +425.4% |
| 1997 | 9.29 million tonnes | +149.1% |
| 1998 | 13.78 million tonnes | +48.3% |
| 1999 | 15.44 million tonnes | +12.0% |
| 2000 | 10.02 million tonnes | -35.1% |
| 2001 | 760,000 tonnes | -92.4% |
| 2002 | 320,000 tonnes | -57.9% |
| 2003 | 640,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 2004 | 760,000 tonnes | +18.8% |
| 2005 | 1.10 million tonnes | +44.7% |
| 2006 | 400,000 tonnes | -63.6% |
| 2007 | 980,000 tonnes | +145.0% |
| 2008 | 910,000 tonnes | -7.1% |
| 2009 | 500,000 tonnes | -45.1% |
| 2010 | 530,000 tonnes | +6.0% |
| 2011 | 960,000 tonnes | +81.1% |
| 2012 | 610,000 tonnes | -36.5% |
| 2013 | 790,000 tonnes | +29.5% |
| 2014 | 990,000 tonnes | +25.3% |
| 2015 | 380,000 tonnes | -61.6% |
| 2016 | 600,000 tonnes | +57.9% |
| 2017 | 570,000 tonnes | -5.0% |
| 2018 | 680,000 tonnes | +19.3% |
| 2019 | 500,000 tonnes | -26.5% |
| 2020 | 1.86 million tonnes | +272.0% |
| 2021 | 1.20 million tonnes | -35.5% |
| 2022 | 990,000 tonnes | -17.5% |
| 2023 | 880,000 tonnes | -11.1% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 880,000 tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 10,000 tonnes, 88.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Methane emissions by sector 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | +425.4% | 710,000 tonnes | 3.73 million tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.65 million tonnes | 710,000 tonnes | 15.44 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.64 million tonnes | 320,000 tonnes | 10.02 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 661,000 tonnes | 380,000 tonnes | 990,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.23 million tonnes | 880,000 tonnes | 1.86 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
More climate change data for South Sudan
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- 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 methane emissions by sector in South Sudan?
- Methane emissions by sector in South Sudan was 880,000 tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest methane emissions by sector recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 15.44 million tonnes in 1999.
- What is the lowest methane emissions by sector recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 320,000 tonnes in 2002.
- How does South Sudan rank for methane emissions by sector?
- South Sudan ranks 19th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is methane emissions by sector rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Methane emissions by sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents.