Share of electricity generation from bioenergy in Sudan
Sudan: Share of electricity generation from bioenergy was 0.7% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from bioenergy in Sudan, 2000–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of electricity generation from bioenergy in Sudan is 0.7%, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 1.8% on the previous year and down 29.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from bioenergy in Sudan peaked at 4.1% in 2001 and was at its lowest, 0.6%, in 2021.
That places Sudan 90th out of 213 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.4% | 2.3% | 4.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
More energy & mining data for Sudan
- Fuel imports 12.9% (2018)
- Ores and metals imports 0.7% (2018)
- Ores and metals exports 0.7% (2018)
- 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)
- Fuel exports 14.3% (2018)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 27.1% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 64.0% (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from bioenergy in Sudan?
- Share of electricity generation from bioenergy in Sudan was 0.7% in 2024, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of electricity generation from bioenergy recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 4.1% in 2001.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from bioenergy recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6% in 2021.
- How does Sudan rank for share of electricity generation from bioenergy?
- Sudan ranks 90th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of electricity generation from bioenergy rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of electricity generation from bioenergy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured as a percentage of total electricity produced in the country or region.