Country Analysis Brief: Sudan and South Sudan
South Sudan has one of the lowest electrification rates in the world; only 8% of its population had access to electricity in 2021, according to the latest estimates from the World Bank.
South Sudan has one of the lowest electrification rates in the world; only 8% of its population had access to electricity in 2021, according to the latest estimates from the World Bank.
This sub section presents statistics on energy production, use and prices.
How much energy does South Sudan consume each year? How much total energy — combining electricity, transport and heat — does the country consume each year? This interactive chart shows
South Sudan''s electricity consumption is remarkably low, standing at just 51 kWh per person in 2023, which is a mere fraction of the global average of 3649 kWh per person. The vast majority of this
Electric power consumption (kWh per capita) - South Sudan from The World Bank: Data
Growth in electricity demand has slowed down or even reversed in many advanced economies due to energy efficiency efforts and the shift towards less energy-intensive forms of economic activity, such
Find relevant information for South Sudan on energy access (access to electricity, access to clean cooking, renewable energy and energy efficiency) on the Tracking SDG7 homepage.
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Official and up-to-date data of South Sudan for all years of statistics, in an easy-to-read format. Analysis of electricity consumption with advanced tools for comparisons, trends, shares, and various metrics.
In 2023 Sudan had 0.14 GW of electricity installed generating capacity. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024). The most common solar GHI intensity is 6.6 - 6.8 kWh/m2 per day, distributed
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