Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Burundi
Burundi: Annual carbon dioxide emissions was 1.63 million in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Burundi, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual carbon dioxide emissions in Burundi is 1.63 million, measured in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 285.6% on the previous year and up 49.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Burundi peaked at 1.74 million in 2004 and was at its lowest, 303,104, in 2011.
That places Burundi 86th out of 248 countries with data for 2026, putting it 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 Burundi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1.48 million | — |
| 2004 | 1.74 million | +17.7% |
| 2005 | 1.12 million | -35.3% |
| 2006 | 555,175 | -50.6% |
| 2007 | 605,248 | +9.0% |
| 2008 | 728,508 | +20.4% |
| 2009 | 622,959 | -14.5% |
| 2010 | 1.29 million | +106.5% |
| 2011 | 303,104 | -76.4% |
| 2012 | 538,823 | +77.8% |
| 2013 | 791,020 | +46.8% |
| 2014 | 621,480 | -21.4% |
| 2015 | 1.13 million | +82.5% |
| 2016 | 1.09 million | -3.7% |
| 2017 | 388,573 | -64.4% |
| 2018 | 342,429 | -11.9% |
| 2019 | 523,077 | +52.8% |
| 2020 | 445,294 | -14.9% |
| 2021 | 392,472 | -11.9% |
| 2022 | 482,604 | +23.0% |
| 2023 | 532,166 | +10.3% |
| 2024 | 824,424 | +54.9% |
| 2025 | 423,094 | -48.7% |
| 2026 | 1.63 million | +285.6% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 1.63 million is below the median for low income countries, which is 6.32 million, 26% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 1.63 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9.64 million, 17% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 978,521 | 555,175 | 1.74 million | 7 |
| 2010s | 702,152 | 303,104 | 1.29 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 675,953 | 392,472 | 1.63 million | 7 |
Countries ranked near Burundi
More climate change data for Burundi
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 7.92 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,926 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 717.2 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,209 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2.71 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 43.18 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 253.56 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 122.17 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 131.4 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.461 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual carbon dioxide emissions in Burundi?
- Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Burundi was 1.63 million in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 1.74 million in 2004.
- What is the lowest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 303,104 in 2011.
- How does Burundi rank for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Burundi ranks 86th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual carbon dioxide emissions rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burundi 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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