Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Congo
Congo: Annual carbon dioxide emissions was 37.82 million in 2026. ▬ Flat
Latest (2026)
37.82 million
Change on year
up 73.8%
World rank
25th
of 248 countries
All-time high
37.82 million
in 2026
All-time low
18.64 million
in 2023
Years of data
24
2003–2026
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Congo, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual carbon dioxide emissions in Congo is 37.82 million, measured in 2026. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
That represents a change of up 73.8% on the previous year and up 23.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Congo peaked at 37.82 million in 2026 and was at its lowest, 18.64 million, in 2023.
That places Congo 25th out of 248 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top 10%.
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 21.91 million | — |
| 2004 | 23.21 million | +5.9% |
| 2005 | 26.55 million | +14.4% |
| 2006 | 24.90 million | -6.2% |
| 2007 | 22.17 million | -11.0% |
| 2008 | 25.30 million | +14.1% |
| 2009 | 24.61 million | -2.7% |
| 2010 | 28.49 million | +15.7% |
| 2011 | 30.74 million | +7.9% |
| 2012 | 24.68 million | -19.7% |
| 2013 | 29.45 million | +19.3% |
| 2014 | 21.68 million | -26.4% |
| 2015 | 24.24 million | +11.8% |
| 2016 | 30.64 million | +26.4% |
| 2017 | 18.90 million | -38.3% |
| 2018 | 23.81 million | +26.0% |
| 2019 | 19.65 million | -17.5% |
| 2020 | 19.82 million | +0.9% |
| 2021 | 23.29 million | +17.5% |
| 2022 | 24.48 million | +5.1% |
| 2023 | 18.64 million | -23.9% |
| 2024 | 27.15 million | +45.6% |
| 2025 | 21.76 million | -19.8% |
| 2026 | 37.82 million | +73.8% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 37.82 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.02 million, 9.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Congo's 37.82 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9.64 million, 3.9× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 24.09 million | 21.91 million | 26.55 million | 7 |
| 2010s | 25.23 million | 18.90 million | 30.74 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 24.71 million | 18.64 million | 37.82 million | 7 |
Countries ranked near Congo
More climate change data for Congo
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 226,333 kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 762.73 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 278.7 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 484.03 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1.05 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 17.29 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 13.23 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 6.62 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 6.61 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.025 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual carbon dioxide emissions in Congo?
- Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Congo was 37.82 million in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 37.82 million in 2026.
- What is the lowest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.64 million in 2023.
- How does Congo rank for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Congo ranks 25th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual carbon dioxide emissions rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Congo 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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