Annual percentage change in primary energy use in South Sudan
South Sudan: Annual percentage change in primary energy use was 2.5% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Annual percentage change in primary energy use in South Sudan, 2013–2024
Source: Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, annual percentage change in primary energy use in South Sudan stood at 2.5%.
The figure is down 44.4% on the previous year and down 27.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual percentage change in primary energy use in South Sudan peaked at 22.6% in 2015 and was at its lowest, -12.4%, in 2017.
South Sudan ranks 87th of 217 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual percentage change in primary energy use in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 5.8% | — |
| 2014 | 3.5% | -40.1% |
| 2015 | 22.6% | +552.4% |
| 2016 | -3.4% | -115.2% |
| 2017 | -12.4% | +262.2% |
| 2018 | 16.2% | -230.7% |
| 2019 | -5.7% | -134.9% |
| 2020 | -9.5% | +67.3% |
| 2021 | 8.1% | -185.5% |
| 2022 | -6.2% | -176.5% |
| 2023 | 4.5% | -173.3% |
| 2024 | 2.5% | -44.4% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 2.5% is below the median for low income countries, which is 2.5%, 99% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 2.5% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.5%, 99% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.8% | -12.4% | 22.6% | 7 |
| 2020s | -0.1% | -9.5% | 8.1% | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
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- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual percentage change in primary energy use in South Sudan?
- Annual percentage change in primary energy use in South Sudan was 2.5% in 2024, according to Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual percentage change in primary energy use recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 22.6% in 2015.
- What is the lowest annual percentage change in primary energy use recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -12.4% in 2017.
- How does South Sudan rank for annual percentage change in primary energy use?
- South Sudan ranks 87th out of 217 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual percentage change in primary energy use rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual percentage change in primary energy use. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage change in total energy supply relative to the previous year.