Share of electricity generation from solar and wind in South Sudan
South Sudan: Share of electricity generation from solar and wind was 1.8% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from solar and wind 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 solar and wind in South Sudan is 1.8%, measured in 2024.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from solar and wind in South Sudan peaked at 2.0% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2012.
That places South Sudan 140th out of 211 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.
Share of electricity generation from solar and wind 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 solar and wind in South Sudan?
- Share of electricity generation from solar and wind 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 solar and wind recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 2.0% in 2022.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from solar and wind recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2012.
- How does South Sudan rank for share of electricity generation from solar and wind?
- South Sudan ranks 140th out of 211 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 solar and wind. 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.