Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Sudan
Sudan: Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables was 3 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Sudan, 2000–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Sudan is 3 terawatt-hours, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.7% on the previous year and up 22.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Sudan peaked at 6.61 terawatt-hours in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1.27 terawatt-hours, in 2000.
That places Sudan 106th out of 208 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.
Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Sudan, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.27 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2001 | 1.32 terawatt-hours | +3.9% |
| 2002 | 1.61 terawatt-hours | +22.0% |
| 2003 | 2.19 terawatt-hours | +36.0% |
| 2004 | 2.36 terawatt-hours | +7.8% |
| 2005 | 2.57 terawatt-hours | +8.9% |
| 2006 | 3.15 terawatt-hours | +22.6% |
| 2007 | 3.57 terawatt-hours | +13.3% |
| 2008 | 4.04 terawatt-hours | +13.2% |
| 2009 | 3.26 terawatt-hours | -19.3% |
| 2010 | 1.3 terawatt-hours | -60.1% |
| 2011 | 1.99 terawatt-hours | +53.1% |
| 2012 | 2.82 terawatt-hours | +41.7% |
| 2013 | 1.97 terawatt-hours | -30.1% |
| 2014 | 2.46 terawatt-hours | +24.9% |
| 2015 | 4.63 terawatt-hours | +88.2% |
| 2016 | 6.38 terawatt-hours | +37.8% |
| 2017 | 6.2 terawatt-hours | -2.8% |
| 2018 | 6.6 terawatt-hours | +6.5% |
| 2019 | 5.88 terawatt-hours | -10.9% |
| 2020 | 6.05 terawatt-hours | +2.9% |
| 2021 | 6.61 terawatt-hours | +9.3% |
| 2022 | 4.74 terawatt-hours | -28.3% |
| 2023 | 2.76 terawatt-hours | -41.8% |
| 2024 | 3 terawatt-hours | +8.7% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 3 terawatt-hours is above the median for low income countries, which is 0.4 terawatt-hours, 7.5× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 3 terawatt-hours is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.945 terawatt-hours, 3.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.53 terawatt-hours | 1.27 terawatt-hours | 4.04 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.02 terawatt-hours | 1.3 terawatt-hours | 6.6 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.63 terawatt-hours | 2.76 terawatt-hours | 6.61 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
More reference data data for Sudan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5846 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 17.81 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 19.69 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4356 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 19.69 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.96 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.8148 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 80.68 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 93.88 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.37 (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Sudan?
- Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Sudan was 3 terawatt-hours in 2024, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 6.61 terawatt-hours in 2021.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.27 terawatt-hours in 2000.
- How does Sudan rank for electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables?
- Sudan ranks 106th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this 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 Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Electricity generation from coal, oil, and gas, measured in terawatt-hours.