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Sub-Saharan Africa

South Sudan

South Sudan emitted about 1.7 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, making it the 159th largest emitter. About 0.1 tonnes per person per year, 3% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

CO₂ in 2024
1.70Mt

0.00% of the world · 159th largest

Per person
0.1t

World average 4.7 t

Change since 2005
+92%

+305% since 1990

Total since 1850
0.05bn t

0.00% of all CO₂ ever emitted

Renewable electricity
2%

World 34% (2024)

Annual CO₂ emissions

million tonnes, fossil fuels and industry
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YearCO₂ (Mt)
20241.70
20231.67
20221.63
20211.74
20201.71
20191.77
20181.74
20171.46
20161.70
20151.91
20141.50
20131.44
20121.33
20111.24
20101.27
20091.25
20081.20
20071.13
20060.97
20050.88
20040.92
20030.73
20020.65
20010.51
20000.45
19990.41
19980.38
19970.44
19960.36
19950.34
19940.33
19930.24
19920.35
19910.39
19900.42

Per person vs the world

tonnes of CO₂
  • World average
  • South Sudan

Renewable share of electricity

%
  • World
  • South Sudan

Where South Sudan's electricity came from, 2024

  • Oil 98.2%
  • Solar 1.8%

Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·

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South Sudan in the world

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About South Sudan's emissions

How much CO₂ does South Sudan emit?

South Sudan emitted about 1.7 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, making it the 159th largest emitter.

What are South Sudan's CO₂ emissions per person?

About 0.1 tonnes per person per year, 3% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

Are South Sudan's emissions going down?

No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +92% compared with 2005 and +305% compared with 1990.

How much of South Sudan's electricity is renewable?

1.8% in 2024, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.