Domestic material consumption per capita in South Sudan
South Sudan: Domestic material consumption per capita was 4.13 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Domestic material consumption per capita in South Sudan, 2000–2024
Source: United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for domestic material consumption per capita in South Sudan is 4.13 tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 1.9% on the previous year and up 3.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic material consumption per capita in South Sudan peaked at 4.73 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 2000.
South Sudan ranks 174th of 233 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Domestic material consumption per capita in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2001 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2002 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2003 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2005 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2006 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2007 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2008 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2009 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2010 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2011 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2012 | 3.99 tonnes | — |
| 2013 | 3.78 tonnes | -5.3% |
| 2014 | 3.98 tonnes | +5.3% |
| 2015 | 4.04 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 4.1 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 4.31 tonnes | +5.1% |
| 2018 | 4.73 tonnes | +9.7% |
| 2019 | 4.71 tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 4.67 tonnes | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 4.46 tonnes | -4.5% |
| 2022 | 4.45 tonnes | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 4.21 tonnes | -5.4% |
| 2024 | 4.13 tonnes | -1.9% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 4.13 tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 3.59 tonnes, 1.2× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 4.13 tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.13 tonnes, 1.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.36 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 4.73 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.38 tonnes | 4.13 tonnes | 4.67 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
More economy & growth data for South Sudan
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.82 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5.77 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -90.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 0.0268 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -91.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 0.0195 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per capita 27.64 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per capita 20.18 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is domestic material consumption per capita in South Sudan?
- Domestic material consumption per capita in South Sudan was 4.13 tonnes in 2024, according to United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest domestic material consumption per capita recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 4.73 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest domestic material consumption per capita recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2000.
- How does South Sudan rank for domestic material consumption per capita?
- South Sudan ranks 174th out of 233 countries with data for 2024.
- Is domestic material consumption per capita rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Domestic material consumption per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Domestic material consumption per capita, by type of raw material (tonnes).