Per capita co2 sector in South Sudan
South Sudan: Per capita co2 sector was 2.61 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2.61
Change on year
down 4.0%
World rank
173rd
of 187 countries
All-time high
2.8
in 2020
All-time low
0
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Per capita co2 sector in South Sudan, 1990–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for per capita co2 sector in South Sudan is 2.61, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.0% on the previous year and up 191.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, per capita co2 sector in South Sudan peaked at 2.8 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
South Sudan ranks 173rd of 187 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Per capita co2 sector in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 0.9297 | — |
| 2013 | 0.8956 | -3.7% |
| 2014 | 0.8901 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 1.8 | +102.3% |
| 2016 | 0.9234 | -48.7% |
| 2017 | 1.95 | +111.1% |
| 2018 | 1.98 | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 1.92 | -2.9% |
| 2020 | 2.8 | +46.1% |
| 2021 | 2.76 | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 2.72 | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 2.61 | -4.0% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 2.61 is below the median for low income countries, which is 5.1, 51% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 2.61 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 18.63, 14% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.13 | 0 | 1.98 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.72 | 2.61 | 2.8 | 4 |
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 per capita co2 sector in South Sudan?
- Per capita co2 sector in South Sudan was 2.61 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest per capita co2 sector recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 2.8 in 2020.
- What is the lowest per capita co2 sector recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does South Sudan rank for per capita co2 sector?
- South Sudan ranks 173rd out of 187 countries with data for 2023.
- Is per capita co2 sector rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 191.7%. 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 Per capita co2 sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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