Iraq vs South Sudan: Share of electricity generation from renewables
Iraq
1.6%
in 2024
South Sudan
1.8%
in 2024
Iraq rank
192nd
South Sudan rank
190th
Share of electricity generation from renewables over time
- Iraq
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 1.8% against 1.6% in Iraq, a difference of 0.2%.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.1 times Iraq's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 13 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Iraq ahead.
Iraq ranks 192nd and South Sudan ranks 190th of 213 countries.
Iraq has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iraq | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.8% | 0.0% | 4.8% | Iraq |
| 2020s | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.6% | Iraq |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of electricity generation from renewables, Iraq or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 1.8% against 1.6% in Iraq as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of electricity generation from renewables between Iraq and South Sudan?
- 0.2%, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and South Sudan?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2024.
- How do Iraq and South Sudan rank globally for share of electricity generation from renewables?
- Iraq ranks 192nd and South Sudan ranks 190th 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 renewables. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Measured as a percentage of total electricity produced in the country or region.