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South Sudan

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In brief

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 23.7 (2023). World rank 136 of 200 (1 = best); in Africa, 25 of 54. Forest cover: 11.3% (2024). World rank 163 of 213; in Africa, 40 of 54. Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 4.2% (2022). World rank 50 of 178 (1 = best); in Africa, 22 of 53. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 15.5% → 15.4%.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³
23.7 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person
No data
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person
No data

Nature and water

Forest cover
11.3% 2024
Protected areas
15.4% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person
2,359 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn
4.2% 2022