Share of electricity generation from renewables in South Sudan
South Sudan: Share of electricity generation from renewables was 1.8% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from renewables in South Sudan, 2012–2024
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 renewables in South Sudan is 1.8%, measured in 2024.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from renewables in South Sudan peaked at 2.0% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2012.
South Sudan ranks 190th of 213 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of electricity generation from renewables in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0.0% | — |
| 2013 | 0.0% | — |
| 2014 | 0.0% | — |
| 2015 | 0.0% | — |
| 2016 | 0.0% | — |
| 2017 | 0.0% | — |
| 2018 | 0.0% | — |
| 2019 | 0.0% | — |
| 2020 | 1.8% | — |
| 2021 | 1.8% | -1.8% |
| 2022 | 2.0% | +11.8% |
| 2023 | 1.8% | -8.9% |
| 2024 | 1.8% | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 8 |
| 2020s | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.0% | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from renewables in South Sudan?
- Share of electricity generation from renewables in South Sudan was 1.8% 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 renewables recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 2.0% in 2022.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from renewables recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2012.
- How does South Sudan rank for share of electricity generation from renewables?
- South Sudan ranks 190th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this South 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 renewables. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured as a percentage of total electricity produced in the country or region.