Per capita methane emissions by sector in South Sudan
South Sudan: Per capita methane emissions by sector was 214.22 kilograms per person in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
214.22 kilograms per person
Change on year
up 7.8%
World rank
54th
of 193 countries
All-time high
263.83 kilograms per person
in 2019
All-time low
0 kilograms per person
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Per capita methane emissions by sector in South Sudan, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in kilograms per person.
Analysis
The most recent figure for per capita methane emissions by sector in South Sudan is 214.22 kilograms per person, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 7.8% on the previous year and up 42.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, per capita methane emissions by sector in South Sudan peaked at 263.83 kilograms per person in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0 kilograms per person, in 1990.
That places South Sudan 54th out of 193 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Per capita methane emissions by sector in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | kilograms per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 kilograms per person | — |
| 1991 | 0 kilograms per person | — |
| 1992 | 0 kilograms per person | — |
| 1993 | 0 kilograms per person | — |
| 1994 | 0 kilograms per person | — |
| 1995 | 0 kilograms per person | — |
| 1996 | 0 kilograms per person | — |
| 1997 | 0 kilograms per person | — |
| 1998 | 0 kilograms per person | — |
| 1999 | 0 kilograms per person | — |
| 2000 | 0 kilograms per person | — |
| 2001 | 0 kilograms per person | — |
| 2002 | 0 kilograms per person | — |
| 2003 | 0 kilograms per person | — |
| 2004 | 0 kilograms per person | — |
| 2005 | 0 kilograms per person | — |
| 2006 | 0 kilograms per person | — |
| 2007 | 0 kilograms per person | — |
| 2008 | 0 kilograms per person | — |
| 2009 | 0 kilograms per person | — |
| 2010 | 0 kilograms per person | — |
| 2011 | 0 kilograms per person | — |
| 2012 | 48.34 kilograms per person | — |
| 2013 | 150.45 kilograms per person | +211.2% |
| 2014 | 233.2 kilograms per person | +55.0% |
| 2015 | 219.67 kilograms per person | -5.8% |
| 2016 | 209.6 kilograms per person | -4.6% |
| 2017 | 231.01 kilograms per person | +10.2% |
| 2018 | 225.23 kilograms per person | -2.5% |
| 2019 | 263.83 kilograms per person | +17.1% |
| 2020 | 235.55 kilograms per person | -10.7% |
| 2021 | 215.35 kilograms per person | -8.6% |
| 2022 | 198.71 kilograms per person | -7.7% |
| 2023 | 214.22 kilograms per person | +7.8% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 214.22 kilograms per person is above the median for low income countries, which is 0.3206 kilograms per person, 668.3× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 214.22 kilograms per person is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.5123 kilograms per person, 418.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 kilograms per person | 0 kilograms per person | 0 kilograms per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 kilograms per person | 0 kilograms per person | 0 kilograms per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 158.13 kilograms per person | 0 kilograms per person | 263.83 kilograms per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 215.96 kilograms per person | 198.71 kilograms per person | 235.55 kilograms per person | 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 methane emissions by sector in South Sudan?
- Per capita methane emissions by sector in South Sudan was 214.22 kilograms per person in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest per capita methane emissions by sector recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 263.83 kilograms per person in 2019.
- What is the lowest per capita methane emissions by sector recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 kilograms per person in 1990.
- How does South Sudan rank for per capita methane emissions by sector?
- South Sudan ranks 54th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is per capita methane emissions by sector rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.4%. 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); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Per capita methane emissions by sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Emissions are measured in kilograms of carbon dioxide-equivalents per person.