Saudi Arabia vs South Sudan: Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels
Saudi Arabia
97.8%
in 2024
South Sudan
98.2%
in 2024
Saudi Arabia rank
26th
South Sudan rank
24th
Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels over time
- Saudi Arabia
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 98.2% against 97.8% in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 0.4%.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 13 shared years of data; in 2012 it was South Sudan ahead.
Saudi Arabia ranks 26th and South Sudan ranks 24th of 213 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Saudi Arabia averaged higher in 1 and South Sudan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 99.2% | 98.2% | 1.0% | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of electricity generation from fossil fuels, Saudi Arabia or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 98.2% against 97.8% in Saudi Arabia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of electricity generation from fossil fuels between Saudi Arabia and South Sudan?
- 0.4%, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and South Sudan?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2024.
- How do Saudi Arabia and South Sudan rank globally for share of electricity generation from fossil fuels?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 26th and South Sudan ranks 24th of 213 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Electricity generation from coal, oil, and gas, measured as a percentage of total electricity produced in the country or region.