Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions was 5,402 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
5,402 tonnes
Change on year
down 54.6%
World rank
153rd
of 215 countries
All-time high
98,928 tonnes
in 1987
All-time low
-106,256 tonnes
in 2000
Years of data
74
1951–2024
Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions in Central African Republic, 1951–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for year-on-year change in co₂ emissions in Central African Republic is 5,402 tonnes, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 54.6% on the previous year and down 81.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, year-on-year change in co₂ emissions in Central African Republic peaked at 98,928 tonnes in 1987 and was at its lowest, -106,256 tonnes, in 2000.
Central African Republic ranks 153rd of 215 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.
Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 15,672 tonnes | — |
| 1952 | 18,610 tonnes | +18.7% |
| 1953 | -12,733 tonnes | -168.4% |
| 1954 | 3,918 tonnes | -130.8% |
| 1955 | -980 tonnes | -125.0% |
| 1956 | 21,549 tonnes | -2298.9% |
| 1957 | 6,856 tonnes | -68.2% |
| 1958 | 14,693 tonnes | +114.3% |
| 1959 | -15,672 tonnes | -206.7% |
| 1960 | -10,992 tonnes | -29.9% |
| 1961 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1962 | -14,656 tonnes | — |
| 1963 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1964 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1965 | 14,656 tonnes | — |
| 1966 | -3,664 tonnes | -125.0% |
| 1967 | 7,328 tonnes | -300.0% |
| 1968 | 91,600 tonnes | +1150.0% |
| 1969 | 3,664 tonnes | -96.0% |
| 1970 | 21,984 tonnes | +500.0% |
| 1971 | -25,648 tonnes | -216.7% |
| 1972 | -14,656 tonnes | -42.9% |
| 1973 | -7,328 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 1974 | -47,632 tonnes | +550.0% |
| 1975 | -10,992 tonnes | -76.9% |
| 1976 | 25,648 tonnes | -333.3% |
| 1977 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1978 | 18,320 tonnes | — |
| 1979 | -43,968 tonnes | -340.0% |
| 1980 | 3,664 tonnes | -108.3% |
| 1981 | 29,312 tonnes | +700.0% |
| 1982 | 7,328 tonnes | -75.0% |
| 1983 | 3,664 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 1984 | 3,664 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 10,992 tonnes | +200.0% |
| 1986 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1987 | 98,928 tonnes | — |
| 1988 | -29,312 tonnes | -129.6% |
| 1989 | 18,320 tonnes | -162.5% |
| 1990 | -65,952 tonnes | -460.0% |
| 1991 | 7,328 tonnes | -111.1% |
| 1992 | 3,664 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 1993 | 3,664 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 10,992 tonnes | +200.0% |
| 1995 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1996 | 3,664 tonnes | — |
| 1997 | 3,664 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 3,664 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 10,992 tonnes | +200.0% |
| 2000 | -106,256 tonnes | -1066.7% |
| 2001 | 18,320 tonnes | -117.2% |
| 2002 | -25,648 tonnes | -240.0% |
| 2003 | -3,664 tonnes | -85.7% |
| 2004 | 10,992 tonnes | -400.0% |
| 2005 | 3,664 tonnes | -66.7% |
| 2006 | 10,992 tonnes | +200.0% |
| 2007 | 14,656 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 2008 | -3,664 tonnes | -125.0% |
| 2009 | 3,664 tonnes | -200.0% |
| 2010 | 14,656 tonnes | +300.0% |
| 2011 | -14,656 tonnes | -200.0% |
| 2012 | 29,312 tonnes | -300.0% |
| 2013 | -80,608 tonnes | -375.0% |
| 2014 | 29,312 tonnes | -136.4% |
| 2015 | 62,288 tonnes | +112.5% |
| 2016 | 43,968 tonnes | -29.4% |
| 2017 | 47,632 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 2018 | -14,656 tonnes | -130.8% |
| 2019 | 40,304 tonnes | -375.0% |
| 2020 | 21,984 tonnes | -45.5% |
| 2021 | 32,976 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 2022 | 10,992 tonnes | -66.7% |
| 2023 | 11,887 tonnes | +8.1% |
| 2024 | 5,402 tonnes | -54.6% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 5,402 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 29,261 tonnes, 18% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 5,402 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 46,780 tonnes, 12% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions in Central African Republic changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | +2298.9% | -980 tonnes | 21,549 tonnes |
| 1968 | +1150.0% | 7,328 tonnes | 91,600 tonnes |
| 2000 | -1066.7% | 10,992 tonnes | -106,256 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5,768 tonnes | -15,672 tonnes | 21,549 tonnes | 9 |
| 1960s | 8,794 tonnes | -14,656 tonnes | 91,600 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | -8,427 tonnes | -47,632 tonnes | 25,648 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 14,656 tonnes | -29,312 tonnes | 98,928 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | -1,832 tonnes | -65,952 tonnes | 10,992 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | -7,694 tonnes | -106,256 tonnes | 18,320 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 15,755 tonnes | -80,608 tonnes | 62,288 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 16,648 tonnes | 5,402 tonnes | 32,976 tonnes | 5 |
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 8,956 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 319.84 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 51.6 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 115.5 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is year-on-year change in co₂ emissions in Central African Republic?
- Year-on-year change in co₂ emissions in Central African Republic was 5,402 tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest year-on-year change in co₂ emissions recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 98,928 tonnes in 1987.
- What is the lowest year-on-year change in co₂ emissions recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -106,256 tonnes in 2000.
- How does Central African Republic rank for year-on-year change in co₂ emissions?
- Central African Republic ranks 153rd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is year-on-year change in co₂ emissions rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 81.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual growth in total emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂), excluding land-use change, measured in tonnes.