Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 25 - GHG Emissions by in Africa
Africa: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 25 - GHG Emissions by was 147,738 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2020. ▲ Rising
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 25 - GHG Emissions by in Africa, 2000–2020
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent.
Analysis
The most recent figure for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by in Africa is 147,738 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent, measured in 2020.
The figure is down 5.7% on the previous year and up 4.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by in Africa peaked at 166,022 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2018 and was at its lowest, 105,385 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent, in 2000.
That places Africa 6th out of 28 groups with data for 2020, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 21 years of available data.
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 25 - GHG Emissions by in Africa, year by year
| Year | Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 105,385 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | — |
| 2001 | 109,141 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +3.6% |
| 2002 | 111,047 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +1.7% |
| 2003 | 115,429 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +3.9% |
| 2004 | 121,644 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +5.4% |
| 2005 | 136,170 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +11.9% |
| 2006 | 135,608 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | -0.4% |
| 2007 | 137,519 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 136,278 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | -0.9% |
| 2009 | 147,441 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +8.2% |
| 2010 | 141,492 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 141,261 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 138,102 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | -2.2% |
| 2013 | 149,376 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +8.2% |
| 2014 | 152,191 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 147,016 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | -3.4% |
| 2016 | 149,262 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 152,618 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +2.2% |
| 2018 | 166,022 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +8.8% |
| 2019 | 156,712 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | -5.6% |
| 2020 | 147,738 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | -5.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 125,566 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | 105,385 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | 147,441 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2010s | 149,405 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | 138,102 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | 166,022 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2020s | 147,738 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | 147,738 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | 147,738 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | 1 |
Countries ranked near Africa
- 3 India 509,452 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 4 United States of America 441,122 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 5 Russian Federation 274,637 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 6 Japan 171,329 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 7 Indonesia 132,361 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 8 Iran, Islamic Republic of 99,163 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 9 Germany 91,431 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
More climate change data for Africa
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 778,093 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 263,963 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 514,131 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 996.09 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 18,362 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 114,526 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 60,368 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 54,158 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 227.81 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1,934 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by in Africa?
- Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by in Africa was 147,738 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2020, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 166,022 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2018.
- What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 105,385 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2000.
- How does Africa rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by?
- Africa ranks 6th out of 28 groups with data for 2020.
- Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 25 - GHG Emissions by sector — GHG emissions from manufacturing industries and construction. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 25 shows statistics on GHG emissions from different sources.