Industrial water withdrawal in South Sudan
South Sudan: Industrial water withdrawal was 225.00 million cubic meters in 2023. ▬ Flat
Industrial water withdrawal in South Sudan, 2012–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations – AQUASTAT (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in cubic meters.
Analysis
In 2023, industrial water withdrawal in South Sudan stood at 225.00 million cubic meters. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, industrial water withdrawal in South Sudan peaked at 225.00 million cubic meters in 2012 and was at its lowest, 225.00 million cubic meters, in 2012.
That places South Sudan 83rd out of 180 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Industrial water withdrawal in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | cubic meters | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 225.00 million cubic meters | — |
| 2013 | 225.00 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 225.00 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 225.00 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 225.00 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 225.00 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 225.00 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 225.00 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 225.00 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 225.00 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 225.00 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 225.00 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 225.00 million cubic meters is above the median for low income countries, which is 50.00 million cubic meters, 4.5× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 225.00 million cubic meters is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 27.50 million cubic meters, 8.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 225.00 million cubic meters | 225.00 million cubic meters | 225.00 million cubic meters | 8 |
| 2020s | 225.00 million cubic meters | 225.00 million cubic meters | 225.00 million cubic meters | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
More environment data for South Sudan
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -18.33 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -17.71 Percentage change (2025)
- Temperature change 1.92 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.283 °C (2025)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Share of GDP US$ 1.67 % (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth US$ -9.78 % (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth US$ 70.33 % (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth -9.78 % (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth 10.41 % (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is industrial water withdrawal in South Sudan?
- Industrial water withdrawal in South Sudan was 225.00 million cubic meters in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations – AQUASTAT (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest industrial water withdrawal recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 225.00 million cubic meters in 2012.
- What is the lowest industrial water withdrawal recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 225.00 million cubic meters in 2012.
- How does South Sudan rank for industrial water withdrawal?
- South Sudan ranks 83rd out of 180 countries with data for 2023.
- Is industrial water withdrawal rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations – AQUASTAT (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Industrial water withdrawal. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Water withdrawn each year by self-supplied industries.