Total greenhouse gas emissions, excluding land use and forestry in Sudan
Sudan: Total greenhouse gas emissions, excluding land use and forestry was 37.20 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
37.20 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents
Change on year
up 1.0%
World rank
79th
of 198 countries
All-time high
40.20 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents
in 2019
All-time low
2.15 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents
in 1850
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Total greenhouse gas emissions, excluding land use and forestry in Sudan, 1850–2024
Source: Jones et al. (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes of CO₂ equivalents.
Analysis
Sudan recorded 37.20 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents for total greenhouse gas emissions, excluding land use and forestry in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1.0% on the previous year and up 27.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total greenhouse gas emissions, excluding land use and forestry in Sudan peaked at 40.20 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 2019 and was at its lowest, 2.15 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents, in 1850.
That places Sudan 79th out of 198 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total greenhouse gas emissions, excluding land use and forestry in Sudan, year by year
| Year | tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 2.15 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 1851 | 2.16 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1852 | 2.17 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1853 | 2.19 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1854 | 2.20 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1855 | 2.21 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1856 | 2.23 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1857 | 2.24 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1858 | 2.25 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1859 | 2.26 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1860 | 2.28 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1861 | 2.29 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1862 | 2.31 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1863 | 2.32 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1864 | 2.34 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1865 | 2.35 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1866 | 2.36 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1867 | 2.38 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1868 | 2.39 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1869 | 2.41 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1870 | 2.42 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1871 | 2.44 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1872 | 2.46 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.7% |
| 1873 | 2.47 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.7% |
| 1874 | 2.49 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.7% |
| 1875 | 2.51 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.7% |
| 1876 | 2.52 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.7% |
| 1877 | 2.54 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.7% |
| 1878 | 2.56 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.7% |
| 1879 | 2.57 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.7% |
| 1880 | 2.59 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1881 | 2.61 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1882 | 2.62 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1883 | 2.64 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1884 | 2.66 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1885 | 2.67 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1886 | 2.69 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1887 | 2.71 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1888 | 2.72 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1889 | 2.74 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1890 | 2.76 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.7% |
| 1891 | 2.78 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1892 | 2.80 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1893 | 2.81 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1894 | 2.83 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1895 | 2.85 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1896 | 2.87 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.7% |
| 1897 | 2.89 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.7% |
| 1898 | 2.91 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.7% |
| 1899 | 2.93 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.7% |
| 1900 | 3.06 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.5% |
| 1901 | 3.15 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.0% |
| 1902 | 3.24 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.0% |
| 1903 | 3.34 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.9% |
| 1904 | 3.43 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.9% |
| 1905 | 3.53 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.8% |
| 1906 | 3.63 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.8% |
| 1907 | 3.73 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.7% |
| 1908 | 3.83 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.7% |
| 1909 | 3.93 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.6% |
| 1910 | 4.03 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.6% |
| 1911 | 4.14 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.7% |
| 1912 | 4.24 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.6% |
| 1913 | 4.35 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.6% |
| 1914 | 4.46 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.5% |
| 1915 | 4.58 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.5% |
| 1916 | 4.69 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.5% |
| 1917 | 4.80 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.4% |
| 1918 | 4.92 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.4% |
| 1919 | 5.03 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.4% |
| 1920 | 5.15 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.3% |
| 1921 | 5.19 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.8% |
| 1922 | 5.23 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.7% |
| 1923 | 5.26 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.7% |
| 1924 | 5.30 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1925 | 5.33 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1926 | 5.35 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.5% |
| 1927 | 5.75 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +7.3% |
| 1928 | 5.49 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -4.5% |
| 1929 | 5.22 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -4.8% |
| 1930 | 4.96 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -5.0% |
| 1931 | 4.70 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -5.3% |
| 1932 | 4.71 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.1% |
| 1933 | 4.71 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.1% |
| 1934 | 4.72 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.1% |
| 1935 | 4.63 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.8% |
| 1936 | 4.54 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -2.0% |
| 1937 | 4.72 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.9% |
| 1938 | 4.89 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.7% |
| 1939 | 5.00 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.1% |
| 1940 | 4.97 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.6% |
| 1941 | 4.94 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.5% |
| 1942 | 5.10 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.3% |
| 1943 | 5.28 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.4% |
| 1944 | 5.46 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.5% |
| 1945 | 5.60 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.5% |
| 1946 | 5.74 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.5% |
| 1947 | 5.78 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1948 | 5.81 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1949 | 5.85 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.7% |
| 1950 | 6.40 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +9.3% |
| 1951 | 6.61 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.3% |
| 1952 | 6.69 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1953 | 6.80 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.6% |
| 1954 | 6.81 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.3% |
| 1955 | 6.94 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.8% |
| 1956 | 6.93 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.2% |
| 1957 | 7.17 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.5% |
| 1958 | 7.30 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.7% |
| 1959 | 7.36 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1960 | 7.34 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.3% |
| 1961 | 7.34 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 7.40 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1963 | 7.55 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.0% |
| 1964 | 7.66 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.5% |
| 1965 | 8.10 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.7% |
| 1966 | 8.20 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1967 | 8.64 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.3% |
| 1968 | 8.49 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.7% |
| 1969 | 9.39 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +10.6% |
| 1970 | 10.23 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +8.9% |
| 1971 | 10.41 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.8% |
| 1972 | 10.89 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.6% |
| 1973 | 11.07 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.7% |
| 1974 | 11.44 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.3% |
| 1975 | 10.22 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -10.7% |
| 1976 | 9.90 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -3.1% |
| 1977 | 10.10 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.0% |
| 1978 | 9.95 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.6% |
| 1979 | 10.23 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.9% |
| 1980 | 10.57 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.3% |
| 1981 | 10.66 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1982 | 12.63 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +18.5% |
| 1983 | 12.67 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.3% |
| 1984 | 12.42 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -2.0% |
| 1985 | 13.40 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +7.9% |
| 1986 | 13.55 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1987 | 12.92 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -4.7% |
| 1988 | 14.49 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +12.2% |
| 1989 | 13.75 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -5.1% |
| 1990 | 15.38 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +11.9% |
| 1991 | 15.34 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.3% |
| 1992 | 14.85 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -3.2% |
| 1993 | 13.78 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -7.2% |
| 1994 | 16.23 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +17.8% |
| 1995 | 16.59 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.2% |
| 1996 | 16.82 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1997 | 16.67 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.9% |
| 1998 | 17.34 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.1% |
| 1999 | 18.10 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.4% |
| 2000 | 19.60 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +8.3% |
| 2001 | 21.15 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +7.9% |
| 2002 | 23.67 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +11.9% |
| 2003 | 24.23 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.4% |
| 2004 | 26.99 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +11.4% |
| 2005 | 26.57 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.5% |
| 2006 | 27.39 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 30.25 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +10.5% |
| 2008 | 30.91 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.2% |
| 2009 | 32.20 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.2% |
| 2010 | 31.94 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 31.98 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 30.81 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -3.7% |
| 2013 | 32.97 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +7.0% |
| 2014 | 29.24 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -11.3% |
| 2015 | 30.78 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.3% |
| 2016 | 36.86 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +19.8% |
| 2017 | 37.85 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 39.02 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.1% |
| 2019 | 40.20 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 38.64 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -3.9% |
| 2021 | 38.23 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 36.50 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -4.5% |
| 2023 | 36.82 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 2024 | 37.20 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.0% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 37.20 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents is above the median for low income countries, which is 10.01 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents, 3.7× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 37.20 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 10.01 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents, 3.7× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 2.21 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 2.15 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 2.26 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1860s | 2.34 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 2.28 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 2.41 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1870s | 2.50 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 2.42 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 2.57 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1880s | 2.67 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 2.59 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 2.74 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1890s | 2.84 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 2.76 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 2.93 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1900s | 3.49 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 3.06 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 3.93 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1910s | 4.52 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 4.03 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 5.03 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1920s | 5.33 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 5.15 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 5.75 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1930s | 4.76 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 4.54 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 5.00 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1940s | 5.45 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 4.94 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 5.85 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1950s | 6.90 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 6.40 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 7.36 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1960s | 8.01 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 7.34 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 9.39 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1970s | 10.44 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 9.90 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 11.44 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1980s | 12.71 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10.57 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 14.49 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1990s | 16.11 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 13.78 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 18.10 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 2000s | 26.30 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 19.60 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 32.20 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 2010s | 34.16 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 29.24 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 40.20 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 2020s | 37.48 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 36.50 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 38.64 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 5 |
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More climate change data for Sudan
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 120.48 million kg (2023)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 72,276 kt (2023)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 21,634 kt (2023)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 50,642 kt (2023)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 81.64 kt (2023)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1,809 kt (2023)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,215 kt (2023)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,182 kt (2023)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 33.05 kt (2023)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 4.46 kt (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total greenhouse gas emissions, excluding land use and forestry in Sudan?
- Total greenhouse gas emissions, excluding land use and forestry in Sudan was 37.20 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 2024, according to Jones et al. (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total greenhouse gas emissions, excluding land use and forestry recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 40.20 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 2019.
- What is the lowest total greenhouse gas emissions, excluding land use and forestry recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.15 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 1850.
- How does Sudan rank for total greenhouse gas emissions, excluding land use and forestry?
- Sudan ranks 79th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total greenhouse gas emissions, excluding land use and forestry rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Jones et al. (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total greenhouse gas emissions, excluding land use and forestry. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Greenhouse gas emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents over a 100-year timescale.