Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 25 - GHG Emissions by in Africa
Africa: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 25 - GHG Emissions by was 14,198 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
In 2020, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by in Africa stood at 14,198 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.4% on the previous year and up 17.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by in Africa peaked at 20,414 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2017 and was at its lowest, 8,131 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent, in 2000.
Africa ranks 7th of 28 groups on this measure, 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 | 8,131 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | — |
| 2001 | 9,062 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +11.4% |
| 2002 | 9,765 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +7.8% |
| 2003 | 10,332 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +5.8% |
| 2004 | 11,326 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +9.6% |
| 2005 | 11,860 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +4.7% |
| 2006 | 13,966 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +17.8% |
| 2007 | 16,654 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +19.2% |
| 2008 | 18,047 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +8.4% |
| 2009 | 17,694 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | -2.0% |
| 2010 | 12,089 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | -31.7% |
| 2011 | 12,992 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +7.5% |
| 2012 | 16,844 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +29.6% |
| 2013 | 18,622 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +10.6% |
| 2014 | 18,939 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 17,675 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | -6.7% |
| 2016 | 16,866 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | -4.6% |
| 2017 | 20,414 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +21.0% |
| 2018 | 17,598 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | -13.8% |
| 2019 | 15,324 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | -12.9% |
| 2020 | 14,198 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | -7.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12,684 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | 8,131 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | 18,047 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2010s | 16,736 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | 12,089 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | 20,414 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2020s | 14,198 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | 14,198 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | 14,198 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | 1 |
Countries ranked near Africa
- 4 Japan 52,772 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 5 Canada 35,862 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 6 Germany 32,441 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 7 India 31,430 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 8 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 20,811 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 9 France 20,203 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 10 Russian Federation 20,016 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 14,198 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 20,414 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2017.
- What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,131 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2000.
- How does Africa rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by?
- Africa ranks 7th 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 17.4%. 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 commercial and public services. 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.