Absolute change co2 in Central African Republic

Central African Republic: Absolute change co2 was 5,402 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
5,402
Change on year
down 54.6%
World rank
153rd
of 215 countries
All-time high
98,928
in 1987
All-time low
-106,256
in 2000
Years of data
74
1951–2024

Absolute change co2 in Central African Republic, 1951–2024

-100.0k-50.0k050.0k100.0k195119872024

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for absolute change co2 in Central African Republic is 5,402, 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, absolute change co2 in Central African Republic peaked at 98,928 in 1987 and was at its lowest, -106,256, 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.

Absolute change co2 in Central African Republic, year by year

Annual values for Absolute change co2 in Central African Republic, 1951 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1951 15,672 —
1952 18,610 +18.7%
1953 -12,733 -168.4%
1954 3,918 -130.8%
1955 -980 -125.0%
1956 21,549 -2298.9%
1957 6,856 -68.2%
1958 14,693 +114.3%
1959 -15,672 -206.7%
1960 -10,992 -29.9%
1961 0 -100.0%
1962 -14,656 —
1963 0 -100.0%
1964 0 —
1965 14,656 —
1966 -3,664 -125.0%
1967 7,328 -300.0%
1968 91,600 +1150.0%
1969 3,664 -96.0%
1970 21,984 +500.0%
1971 -25,648 -216.7%
1972 -14,656 -42.9%
1973 -7,328 -50.0%
1974 -47,632 +550.0%
1975 -10,992 -76.9%
1976 25,648 -333.3%
1977 0 -100.0%
1978 18,320 —
1979 -43,968 -340.0%
1980 3,664 -108.3%
1981 29,312 +700.0%
1982 7,328 -75.0%
1983 3,664 -50.0%
1984 3,664 +0.0%
1985 10,992 +200.0%
1986 0 -100.0%
1987 98,928 —
1988 -29,312 -129.6%
1989 18,320 -162.5%
1990 -65,952 -460.0%
1991 7,328 -111.1%
1992 3,664 -50.0%
1993 3,664 +0.0%
1994 10,992 +200.0%
1995 0 -100.0%
1996 3,664 —
1997 3,664 +0.0%
1998 3,664 +0.0%
1999 10,992 +200.0%
2000 -106,256 -1066.7%
2001 18,320 -117.2%
2002 -25,648 -240.0%
2003 -3,664 -85.7%
2004 10,992 -400.0%
2005 3,664 -66.7%
2006 10,992 +200.0%
2007 14,656 +33.3%
2008 -3,664 -125.0%
2009 3,664 -200.0%
2010 14,656 +300.0%
2011 -14,656 -200.0%
2012 29,312 -300.0%
2013 -80,608 -375.0%
2014 29,312 -136.4%
2015 62,288 +112.5%
2016 43,968 -29.4%
2017 47,632 +8.3%
2018 -14,656 -130.8%
2019 40,304 -375.0%
2020 21,984 -45.5%
2021 32,976 +50.0%
2022 10,992 -66.7%
2023 11,887 +8.1%
2024 5,402 -54.6%

Central African Republic compared with similar countries

  • Central African Republic's 5,402 is below the median for low income countries, which is 29,261, 18% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
  • Central African Republic's 5,402 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 46,780, 12% of the median. (48 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Absolute change co2 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.

YearChange FromTo
1956 +2298.9% -980 21,549
1968 +1150.0% 7,328 91,600
2000 -1066.7% 10,992 -106,256

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 5,768 -15,672 21,549 9
1960s 8,794 -14,656 91,600 10
1970s -8,427 -47,632 25,648 10
1980s 14,656 -29,312 98,928 10
1990s -1,832 -65,952 10,992 10
2000s -7,694 -106,256 18,320 10
2010s 15,755 -80,608 62,288 10
2020s 16,648 5,402 32,976 5

Countries ranked near Central African Republic

  1. 150 Dominica 6,321 compare
  2. 151 Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba 5,618 compare
  3. 152 Anguilla 5,478 compare
  4. 154 Cook Islands 3,502 compare
  5. 155 Kiribati 3,169 compare
  6. 156 Nauru 2,685 compare

See the full ranking of 215 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is absolute change co2 in Central African Republic?
Absolute change co2 in Central African Republic was 5,402 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest absolute change co2 recorded in Central African Republic?
The highest recorded value was 98,928 in 1987.
What is the lowest absolute change co2 recorded in Central African Republic?
The lowest recorded value was -106,256 in 2000.
How does Central African Republic rank for absolute change co2?
Central African Republic ranks 153rd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is absolute change co2 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Absolute change co2. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Absolute change co2
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
215 places, 23,088 data points, 1751–2024
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