Outdoor air pollution exposure in South Sudan
South Sudan: Outdoor air pollution exposure was 24.1 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
24.1
Change on year
up 22.3%
World rank
65th
of 241 countries
All-time high
30.7
in 2011
All-time low
19.7
in 2023
Years of data
27
1998–2024
Outdoor air pollution exposure in South Sudan, 1998–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, outdoor air pollution exposure in South Sudan stood at 24.1.
The figure is up 22.3% on the previous year and down 2.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outdoor air pollution exposure in South Sudan peaked at 30.7 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 19.7, in 2023.
South Sudan ranks 65th of 241 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Outdoor air pollution exposure in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 24.1 | — |
| 1999 | 20.5 | -14.9% |
| 2000 | 23.1 | +12.7% |
| 2001 | 27.1 | +17.3% |
| 2002 | 24.8 | -8.5% |
| 2003 | 26.1 | +5.2% |
| 2004 | 25.7 | -1.5% |
| 2005 | 27.4 | +6.6% |
| 2006 | 23.5 | -14.2% |
| 2007 | 27 | +14.9% |
| 2008 | 24.8 | -8.1% |
| 2009 | 27.1 | +9.3% |
| 2010 | 28.1 | +3.7% |
| 2011 | 30.7 | +9.3% |
| 2012 | 27.5 | -10.4% |
| 2013 | 29.1 | +5.8% |
| 2014 | 24.7 | -15.1% |
| 2015 | 25.6 | +3.6% |
| 2016 | 26.6 | +3.9% |
| 2017 | 26.7 | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 23.3 | -12.7% |
| 2019 | 24.6 | +5.6% |
| 2020 | 24.7 | +0.4% |
| 2021 | 25.5 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 23.7 | -7.1% |
| 2023 | 19.7 | -16.9% |
| 2024 | 24.1 | +22.3% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 24.1 is below the median for low income countries, which is 30.8, 78% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 24.1 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 25.2, 96% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 22.3 | 20.5 | 24.1 | 2 |
| 2000s | 25.66 | 23.1 | 27.4 | 10 |
| 2010s | 26.69 | 23.3 | 30.7 | 10 |
| 2020s | 23.54 | 19.7 | 25.5 | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
More environment data for South Sudan
- 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)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.283 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.92 °C (2025)
- Aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate -2.86 % change on previous year (2024)
- Aquaculture production (metric tons), per capita 0 metric tons per person (2024)
- Capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate 10 % change on previous year (2024)
- Capture fisheries production (metric tons), per capita 0.0046 metric tons per person (2024)
- Total fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate 9.99 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outdoor air pollution exposure in South Sudan?
- Outdoor air pollution exposure in South Sudan was 24.1 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest outdoor air pollution exposure recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 30.7 in 2011.
- What is the lowest outdoor air pollution exposure recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.7 in 2023.
- How does South Sudan rank for outdoor air pollution exposure?
- South Sudan ranks 65th out of 241 countries with data for 2024.
- Is outdoor air pollution exposure rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Outdoor air pollution exposure. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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