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.
Share of electricity generation from low-carbon sources in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0.0% | — |
| 2013 | 0.0% | — |
| 2014 | 0.0% | — |
| 2015 | 0.0% | — |
| 2016 | 0.0% | — |
| 2017 | 0.0% | — |
| 2018 | 0.0% | — |
| 2019 | 0.0% | — |
| 2020 | 1.8% | — |
| 2021 | 1.8% | -1.8% |
| 2022 | 2.0% | +11.8% |
| 2023 | 1.8% | -8.9% |
| 2024 | 1.8% | +0.0% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 1.8% is below the median for low income countries, which is 49.6%, 4% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 1.8% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 32.1%, 6% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 8 |
| 2020s | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.0% | 5 |
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 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.