Share of electricity generation from low-carbon sources in South Sudan
South Sudan: Share of electricity generation from low-carbon sources was 1.8% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from low-carbon sources in South Sudan, 2012–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
South Sudan recorded 1.8% for share of electricity generation from low-carbon sources in 2024.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from low-carbon sources in South Sudan peaked at 2.0% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2012.
That places South Sudan 190th out of 213 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 8 |
| 2020s | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.0% | 5 |
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More climate change data for South Sudan
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.2% (2100)
- Population growth 2.0% (2025)
- Population, total 12.19 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 3.5% (2025)
- Urban population 2.64 million (2025)
- Urban population 21.7% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 0.142 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 45.53 million tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 0.142 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 0.142 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from low-carbon sources in South Sudan?
- Share of electricity generation from low-carbon sources in South Sudan was 1.8% in 2024, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of electricity generation from low-carbon sources recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 2.0% in 2022.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from low-carbon sources recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2012.
- How does South Sudan rank for share of electricity generation from low-carbon sources?
- South Sudan ranks 190th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of electricity generation from low-carbon sources. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured as a percentage of total electricity produced in the country or region. Low-carbon sources correspond to renewables and nuclear power, that produce significantly less greenhouse-gas emissions than fossil fuels. Renewables include solar, wind, hydropower, bioenergy, geothermal, wave, and tidal.