Energy mix in South Sudan
South Sudan: Energy mix was 7.3 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
7.3
Change on year
up 2.5%
World rank
163rd
of 219 countries
All-time high
8
in 2015
All-time low
5.96
in 2012
Years of data
13
2012–2024
Energy mix in South Sudan, 2012–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, energy mix in South Sudan stood at 7.3.
The figure is up 2.5% on the previous year and up 11.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, energy mix in South Sudan peaked at 8 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 5.96, in 2012.
South Sudan ranks 163rd of 219 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 13 years of available data.
Energy mix in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5.96 | — |
| 2013 | 6.31 | +5.8% |
| 2014 | 6.53 | +3.5% |
| 2015 | 8 | +22.6% |
| 2016 | 7.72 | -3.4% |
| 2017 | 6.77 | -12.4% |
| 2018 | 7.86 | +16.2% |
| 2019 | 7.42 | -5.7% |
| 2020 | 6.72 | -9.5% |
| 2021 | 7.26 | +8.1% |
| 2022 | 6.81 | -6.2% |
| 2023 | 7.12 | +4.5% |
| 2024 | 7.3 | +2.5% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 7.3 is below the median for low income countries, which is 13.82, 53% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 7.3 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 20.78, 35% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7.07 | 5.96 | 8 | 8 |
| 2020s | 7.04 | 6.72 | 7.3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
More energy & mining data for South Sudan
- Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per capita 0 units 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)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 2.52 % change on previous year (2024)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is energy mix in South Sudan?
- Energy mix in South Sudan was 7.3 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest energy mix recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 8 in 2015.
- What is the lowest energy mix recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.96 in 2012.
- How does South Sudan rank for energy mix?
- South Sudan ranks 163rd out of 219 countries with data for 2024.
- Is energy mix rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Energy mix. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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