Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 25 - GHG Emissions by in Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP)

Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP): Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 25 - GHG Emissions by was 1,498 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2020. ▲ Rising

Latest (2020)
1,498 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent
Change on year
down 27.8%
Rank
34th
of 47 regions
All-time high
3,644 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent
in 2013
All-time low
639.8 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent
in 2005
Years of data
21
2000–2020

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 25 - GHG Emissions by in Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP), 2000–2020

1.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k2000201020202000: 888.1 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2001: 810.8 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2002: 762.8 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2003: 795.4 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2004: 835.7 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2005: 639.8 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2006: 1.3k Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2007: 1.5k Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2008: 1.9k Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2009: 2.3k Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2010: 2.5k Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2011: 2.7k Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2012: 2.9k Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2013: 3.6k Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2014: 3.6k Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2015: 3.2k Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2016: 2.8k Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2017: 2.0k Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2018: 1.8k Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2019: 2.1k Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2020: 1.5k Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent

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 Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP) stood at 1,498 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent.

The figure is down 27.8% on the previous year and down 39.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by in Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP) peaked at 3,644 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2013 and was at its lowest, 639.8 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent, in 2005.

That places Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP) 34th out of 47 regions with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.

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 Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP), 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 Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP), 2000 to 2020.
Year Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent Change
2000 888.1 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent
2001 810.8 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent -8.7%
2002 762.8 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent -5.9%
2003 795.4 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent +4.3%
2004 835.7 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent +5.1%
2005 639.8 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent -23.4%
2006 1,252 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent +95.7%
2007 1,503 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent +20.0%
2008 1,938 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent +29.0%
2009 2,292 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent +18.3%
2010 2,468 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent +7.6%
2011 2,708 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent +9.7%
2012 2,890 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent +6.8%
2013 3,644 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent +26.1%
2014 3,630 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent -0.4%
2015 3,165 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent -12.8%
2016 2,800 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent -11.5%
2017 2,011 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent -28.2%
2018 1,767 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent -12.2%
2019 2,075 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent +17.5%
2020 1,498 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent -27.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1,172 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent 639.8 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent 2,292 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent 10
2010s 2,716 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent 1,767 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent 3,644 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent 10
2020s 1,498 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent 1,498 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent 1,498 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent 1

Countries ranked near Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP)

  1. 31 Thailand 2,048 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
  2. 32 Ireland 1,786 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
  3. 33 Chile 1,775 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
  4. 34 Indonesia 1,662 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
  5. 35 Malaysia 1,613 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
  6. 36 Korea, Democratic People's Republic of 1,541 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
  7. 36 Viet Nam 970.3 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
  8. 37 Angola 1,418 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 Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP)?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by in Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP) was 1,498 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 Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP)?
The highest recorded value was 3,644 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2013.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by recorded in Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP)?
The lowest recorded value was 639.8 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2005.
How does Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP) rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by?
Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP) ranks 34th out of 47 regions with data for 2020.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by rising or falling in Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP)?
Over the last ten years it is down 39.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP) data come from?
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Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 25 - GHG Emissions by sector — GHG emissions from commercial and public services
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Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent
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Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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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.