Sudan Electricity from Fossil Fuels 2024: 20.31 % of electricity generation
Sudan's electricity from fossil fuels in 2024 is 20.31 % of electricity generation, up 6.8% from 2023. It ranks #157 of 195 countries.
Electricity from fossil fuels measures energy generation trends. Compare countries, explore rankings, and analyze historical data with interactive maps.
Source (2024): Share of electricity from fossil fuels | Our World in Data
Where Sudan ranks (2024)
#157 of 195- #155
Spain23.25 % of electricity generation - #156
Canada22.31 % of electricity generation - #157
Sudan20.31 % of electricity generation - #158
Georgia20.17 % of electricity generation - #159
Greenland16.67 % of electricity generation
Electricity from Fossil Fuels over time
| Year | Value | Change | % Change | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20.31 % of electricity generation | +1.29 % of electricity generation | +6.78% | |
| 2023 | 19.02 % of electricity generation | 9.23 % of electricity generation | -32.66% | |
| 2022 | 28.25 % of electricity generation | 9.1 % of electricity generation | -24.36% | |
| 2021 | 37.34 % of electricity generation | +2.17 % of electricity generation | +6.17% | |
| 2020 | 35.17 % of electricity generation | 1.08 % of electricity generation | -2.97% | |
| 2019 | 36.25 % of electricity generation | 3.99 % of electricity generation | -9.92% | |
| 2018 | 40.24 % of electricity generation | +0.75 % of electricity generation | +1.91% | |
| 2017 | 39.49 % of electricity generation | 4.3 % of electricity generation | -9.82% | |
| 2016 | 43.79 % of electricity generation | +8.42 % of electricity generation | +23.80% | |
| 2015 | 35.37 % of electricity generation | +13.81 % of electricity generation | +64.06% | |
| 2014 | 21.56 % of electricity generation | +2.53 % of electricity generation | +13.27% | |
| 2013 | 19.03 % of electricity generation | 10.65 % of electricity generation | -35.88% | |
| 2012 | 29.68 % of electricity generation | +6.3 % of electricity generation | +26.94% | |
| 2011 | 23.38 % of electricity generation | +6.23 % of electricity generation | +36.35% | |
| 2010 | 17.15 % of electricity generation | 32.17 % of electricity generation | -65.23% | |
| 2009 | 49.32 % of electricity generation | 22.31 % of electricity generation | -31.15% | |
| 2008 | 71.63 % of electricity generation | +2.45 % of electricity generation | +3.53% | |
| 2007 | 69.19 % of electricity generation | +1.44 % of electricity generation | +2.13% | |
| 2006 | 67.74 % of electricity generation | +2.84 % of electricity generation | +4.38% | |
| 2005 | 64.9 % of electricity generation | 0.66 % of electricity generation | -1.00% | |
| 2004 | 65.56 % of electricity generation | +2.44 % of electricity generation | +3.87% | |
| 2003 | 63.11 % of electricity generation | +9.45 % of electricity generation | +17.60% | |
| 2002 | 53.67 % of electricity generation | +4.41 % of electricity generation | +8.96% | |
| 2001 | 49.25 % of electricity generation | 0.75 % of electricity generation | -1.49% | |
| 2000 | 50 % of electricity generation | — | — |
Cite this page
Geo Factbook. (n.d.). Sudan: Electricity from Fossil Fuels. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from https://geofactbook.com/countries/sudan/electricity-from-fossil-fuels
The figures on this page come from Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels | Ember and other sources via Our World in Data. For academic work, cite the original source as well.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sudan Electricity from Fossil Fuels
What is Sudan's electricity from fossil fuels in 2024?▾
Sudan's electricity from fossil fuels is 20.31 % of electricity generation in 2024, according to Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels | Ember and other sources via Our World in Data.
Is Sudan's electricity from fossil fuels increasing or decreasing?▾
Sudan's electricity from fossil fuels rose by 6.8% from 2023 (19.02 % of electricity generation) to 2024 (20.31 % of electricity generation). Over the past decade (2014–2024) it fell by 5.8%.
How does Sudan rank for electricity from fossil fuels?▾
In 2024, Sudan has the 157th highest electricity from fossil fuels out of 195 countries with data.
What was Sudan's electricity from fossil fuels in 2000?▾
In 2000, Sudan's electricity from fossil fuels was 50 % of electricity generation. By 2024 it fell by 59.4%.
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