Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Annual carbon dioxide emissions was 163,400 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
163,400
Change on year
up 23.4%
World rank
134th
of 248 countries
All-time high
840,365
in 2010
All-time low
62,725
in 2022
Years of data
24
2003–2026
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Afghanistan, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Afghanistan recorded 163,400 for annual carbon dioxide emissions in 2026.
That represents a change of up 23.4% on the previous year and down 50.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Afghanistan peaked at 840,365 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 62,725, in 2022.
Afghanistan ranks 134th of 248 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.
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 658,754 | — |
| 2004 | 433,206 | -34.2% |
| 2005 | 310,266 | -28.4% |
| 2006 | 469,605 | +51.4% |
| 2007 | 546,588 | +16.4% |
| 2008 | 613,070 | +12.2% |
| 2009 | 323,931 | -47.2% |
| 2010 | 840,365 | +159.4% |
| 2011 | 608,980 | -27.5% |
| 2012 | 323,817 | -46.8% |
| 2013 | 569,511 | +75.9% |
| 2014 | 406,332 | -28.7% |
| 2015 | 174,312 | -57.1% |
| 2016 | 332,339 | +90.7% |
| 2017 | 356,307 | +7.2% |
| 2018 | 183,292 | -48.6% |
| 2019 | 174,290 | -4.9% |
| 2020 | 400,120 | +129.6% |
| 2021 | 300,963 | -24.8% |
| 2022 | 62,725 | -79.2% |
| 2023 | 109,875 | +75.2% |
| 2024 | 120,664 | +9.8% |
| 2025 | 132,409 | +9.7% |
| 2026 | 163,400 | +23.4% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 163,400 is below the median for low income countries, which is 6.32 million, 3% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 163,400 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 407,758, 40% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 479,346 | 310,266 | 658,754 | 7 |
| 2010s | 396,954 | 174,290 | 840,365 | 10 |
| 2020s | 184,308 | 62,725 | 400,120 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
More climate change data for Afghanistan
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 79.22 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 23,854 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 5,965 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 17,889 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 22.51 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 638.89 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 2,345 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,090 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,255 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 4.11 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual carbon dioxide emissions in Afghanistan?
- Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Afghanistan was 163,400 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 840,365 in 2010.
- What is the lowest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 62,725 in 2022.
- How does Afghanistan rank for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Afghanistan ranks 134th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual carbon dioxide emissions rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual carbon dioxide emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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