Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 25 - GHG Emissions by in Africa, resource-rich countries

Africa, resource-rich countries: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 25 - GHG Emissions by was 2,286 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)
2,286 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent
Change on year
down 22.5%
Rank
30th
of 47 regions
All-time high
4,321 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent
in 2014
All-time low
691.7 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent
in 2005
Years of data
21
2000–2020

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 25 - GHG Emissions by in Africa, resource-rich countries, 2000–2020

1.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k2000201020202000: 806 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2001: 845.1 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2002: 803.6 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2003: 819.9 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2004: 869.4 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2005: 691.7 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2006: 1.3k Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2007: 1.6k Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2008: 2.0k Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2009: 2.4k Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2010: 2.6k Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2011: 2.9k Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2012: 3.1k Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2013: 4.3k Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2014: 4.3k Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2015: 4.0k Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2016: 3.6k Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2017: 2.8k Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2018: 2.6k Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2019: 2.9k Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2020: 2.3k Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent

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, resource-rich countries is 2,286 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent, measured in 2020.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 22.5% on the previous year and down 11.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by in Africa, resource-rich countries peaked at 4,321 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2014 and was at its lowest, 691.7 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent, in 2005.

Africa, resource-rich countries ranks 30th of 47 regions 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.

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 25 - GHG Emissions by in Africa, resource-rich countries, year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 25 - GHG Emissions by sector — GHG emissions from commercial and public services in Africa, resource-rich countries, 2000 to 2020.
Year Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent Change
2000 806 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent
2001 845.1 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent +4.9%
2002 803.6 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent -4.9%
2003 819.9 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent +2.0%
2004 869.4 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent +6.0%
2005 691.7 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent -20.4%
2006 1,316 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent +90.2%
2007 1,576 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent +19.8%
2008 2,005 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent +27.2%
2009 2,370 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent +18.2%
2010 2,583 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent +9.0%
2011 2,859 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent +10.7%
2012 3,066 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent +7.2%
2013 4,300 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent +40.3%
2014 4,321 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent +0.5%
2015 3,964 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent -8.3%
2016 3,618 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent -8.7%
2017 2,794 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent -22.8%
2018 2,614 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent -6.4%
2019 2,949 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent +12.8%
2020 2,286 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent -22.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1,210 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent 691.7 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent 2,370 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent 10
2010s 3,307 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent 2,583 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent 4,321 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent 10
2020s 2,286 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent 2,286 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent 2,286 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent 1

Countries ranked near Africa, resource-rich countries

  1. 27 Czechia 2,819 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
  2. 28 Mauritania 0 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent
  3. 28 Hungary 2,647 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
  4. 29 Romania 2,103 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
  5. 30 Brazil 2,051 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
  6. 31 Thailand 2,048 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
  7. 32 Ireland 1,786 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
  8. 33 Chile 1,775 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by in Africa, resource-rich countries?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by in Africa, resource-rich countries was 2,286 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, resource-rich countries?
The highest recorded value was 4,321 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2014.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by recorded in Africa, resource-rich countries?
The lowest recorded value was 691.7 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2005.
How does Africa, resource-rich countries rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by?
Africa, resource-rich countries ranks 30th out of 47 regions with data for 2020.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by rising or falling in Africa, resource-rich countries?
Over the last ten years it is down 11.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
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Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 25 - GHG Emissions by sector — GHG emissions from commercial and public services
Unit
Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent
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Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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241 places, 5,044 data points, 2000–2020
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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.