Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in South Sudan
South Sudan: Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate was -8.98 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
-8.98 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 106.9%
World rank
112th
of 214 countries
All-time high
974.91 % change on previous year
in 1957
All-time low
-814.24 % change on previous year
in 1978
Years of data
72
1952–2024
Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in South Sudan, 1952–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
South Sudan recorded -8.98 % change on previous year for year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in 2024.
That represents a change of down 106.9% on the previous year and up 82.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in South Sudan peaked at 974.91 % change on previous year in 1957 and was at its lowest, -814.24 % change on previous year, in 1978.
That places South Sudan 112th out of 214 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.
Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | -78.73 % change on previous year | — |
| 1953 | 100.07 % change on previous year | -227.1% |
| 1954 | -120 % change on previous year | -219.9% |
| 1955 | 849.91 % change on previous year | -808.3% |
| 1956 | -126.67 % change on previous year | -114.9% |
| 1957 | 974.91 % change on previous year | -869.6% |
| 1958 | -47.14 % change on previous year | -104.8% |
| 1959 | -43.24 % change on previous year | -8.3% |
| 1960 | -109.52 % change on previous year | +153.3% |
| 1961 | 450 % change on previous year | -510.9% |
| 1962 | 285.67 % change on previous year | -36.5% |
| 1963 | 96.31 % change on previous year | -66.3% |
| 1964 | -7.55 % change on previous year | -107.8% |
| 1965 | 216.34 % change on previous year | -2963.9% |
| 1966 | -61.94 % change on previous year | -128.6% |
| 1967 | 150.85 % change on previous year | -343.6% |
| 1968 | -114.86 % change on previous year | -176.1% |
| 1970 | -37.76 % change on previous year | -67.1% |
| 1971 | -80.87 % change on previous year | +114.2% |
| 1972 | 208.57 % change on previous year | -357.9% |
| 1973 | -87.96 % change on previous year | -142.2% |
| 1974 | 438.41 % change on previous year | -598.4% |
| 1975 | -662.86 % change on previous year | -251.2% |
| 1976 | 66.5 % change on previous year | -110.0% |
| 1977 | 110.61 % change on previous year | +66.3% |
| 1978 | -814.24 % change on previous year | -836.2% |
| 1979 | 136 % change on previous year | -116.7% |
| 1980 | 33.34 % change on previous year | -75.5% |
| 1981 | -160.41 % change on previous year | -581.2% |
| 1982 | 275.87 % change on previous year | -272.0% |
| 1983 | -56.87 % change on previous year | -120.6% |
| 1984 | -600.03 % change on previous year | +955.2% |
| 1985 | 240.91 % change on previous year | -140.1% |
| 1986 | -69.03 % change on previous year | -128.7% |
| 1987 | -610.44 % change on previous year | +784.3% |
| 1988 | 266.53 % change on previous year | -143.7% |
| 1989 | -172.79 % change on previous year | -164.8% |
| 1990 | 233.67 % change on previous year | -235.2% |
| 1991 | -122.67 % change on previous year | -152.5% |
| 1992 | -56.67 % change on previous year | -53.8% |
| 1993 | -162.41 % change on previous year | +186.6% |
| 1994 | 183.24 % change on previous year | -212.8% |
| 1995 | -87.66 % change on previous year | -147.8% |
| 1996 | -2.63 % change on previous year | -97.0% |
| 1997 | 629.73 % change on previous year | -24027.7% |
| 1998 | -172.59 % change on previous year | -127.4% |
| 1999 | 155.1 % change on previous year | -189.9% |
| 2000 | 12.04 % change on previous year | -92.2% |
| 2001 | 87.6 % change on previous year | +627.7% |
| 2002 | 109.69 % change on previous year | +25.2% |
| 2003 | -45.59 % change on previous year | -141.6% |
| 2004 | 151.35 % change on previous year | -432.0% |
| 2005 | -120.12 % change on previous year | -179.4% |
| 2006 | 316.79 % change on previous year | -363.7% |
| 2007 | 101.41 % change on previous year | -68.0% |
| 2008 | -62.24 % change on previous year | -161.4% |
| 2009 | -21.76 % change on previous year | -65.0% |
| 2010 | -56.21 % change on previous year | +158.4% |
| 2011 | -241.9 % change on previous year | +330.3% |
| 2012 | 395.23 % change on previous year | -263.4% |
| 2013 | 24.21 % change on previous year | -93.9% |
| 2014 | -51.61 % change on previous year | -313.2% |
| 2015 | 653.33 % change on previous year | -1365.8% |
| 2016 | -150.44 % change on previous year | -123.0% |
| 2017 | -19.3 % change on previous year | -87.2% |
| 2018 | 213.24 % change on previous year | -1204.9% |
| 2019 | -88.31 % change on previous year | -141.4% |
| 2020 | -288.89 % change on previous year | +227.1% |
| 2021 | 152.94 % change on previous year | -152.9% |
| 2022 | -422.22 % change on previous year | -376.1% |
| 2023 | 130.25 % change on previous year | -130.8% |
| 2024 | -8.98 % change on previous year | -106.9% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's -8.98 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is -8.98 % change on previous year, 100% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's -8.98 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 23.8 % change on previous year. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in South Sudan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | +24027.7% | -2.63 % change on previous year | 629.73 % change on previous year |
| 1965 | +2963.9% | -7.55 % change on previous year | 216.34 % change on previous year |
| 2015 | +1365.8% | -51.61 % change on previous year | 653.33 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 188.64 % change on previous year | -126.67 % change on previous year | 974.91 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1960s | 100.59 % change on previous year | -114.86 % change on previous year | 450 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | -72.36 % change on previous year | -814.24 % change on previous year | 438.41 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -85.29 % change on previous year | -610.44 % change on previous year | 275.87 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 59.71 % change on previous year | -172.59 % change on previous year | 629.73 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 52.92 % change on previous year | -120.12 % change on previous year | 316.79 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 67.82 % change on previous year | -241.9 % change on previous year | 653.33 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -87.38 % change on previous year | -422.22 % change on previous year | 152.94 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 109 Cyprus -5.18 % change on previous year compare
- 110 Namibia -8.22 % change on previous year compare
- 111 Somalia -8.98 % change on previous year compare
- 113 Uganda -8.98 % change on previous year compare
- 114 Comoros -8.98 % change on previous year compare
- 115 Seychelles -8.98 % change on previous year compare
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 year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in South Sudan?
- Year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in South Sudan was -8.98 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 974.91 % change on previous year in 1957.
- What is the lowest year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -814.24 % change on previous year in 1978.
- How does South Sudan rank for year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate?
- South Sudan ranks 112th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 82.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Absolute change co2 Our World in Data
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.