Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Namibia
Namibia: Annual carbon dioxide emissions was 13.25 million in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
13.25 million
Change on year
up 42.3%
World rank
45th
of 248 countries
All-time high
79.11 million
in 2012
All-time low
6.68 million
in 2024
Years of data
24
2003–2026
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Namibia, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2026, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Namibia stood at 13.25 million.
The figure is up 42.3% on the previous year and down 19.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Namibia peaked at 79.11 million in 2012 and was at its lowest, 6.68 million, in 2024.
That places Namibia 45th out of 248 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Namibia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 20.67 million | — |
| 2004 | 21.41 million | +3.6% |
| 2005 | 19.89 million | -7.1% |
| 2006 | 26.99 million | +35.7% |
| 2007 | 33.75 million | +25.0% |
| 2008 | 21.35 million | -36.7% |
| 2009 | 38.79 million | +81.7% |
| 2010 | 35.98 million | -7.2% |
| 2011 | 77.65 million | +115.8% |
| 2012 | 79.11 million | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 29.52 million | -62.7% |
| 2014 | 21.98 million | -25.6% |
| 2015 | 19.45 million | -11.5% |
| 2016 | 16.48 million | -15.3% |
| 2017 | 18.14 million | +10.1% |
| 2018 | 14.37 million | -20.8% |
| 2019 | 7.06 million | -50.9% |
| 2020 | 18.38 million | +160.5% |
| 2021 | 25.66 million | +39.6% |
| 2022 | 18.31 million | -28.6% |
| 2023 | 20.43 million | +11.6% |
| 2024 | 6.68 million | -67.3% |
| 2025 | 9.31 million | +39.3% |
| 2026 | 13.25 million | +42.3% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 13.25 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.02 million, 3.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 13.25 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9.64 million, 1.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 26.12 million | 19.89 million | 38.79 million | 7 |
| 2010s | 31.97 million | 7.06 million | 79.11 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.00 million | 6.68 million | 25.66 million | 7 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
More climate change data for Namibia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 5.64 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 5,137 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,753 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3,384 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 6.62 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 120.84 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 57.2 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 54.43 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2.77 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.2054 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual carbon dioxide emissions in Namibia?
- Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Namibia was 13.25 million in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 79.11 million in 2012.
- What is the lowest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.68 million in 2024.
- How does Namibia rank for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Namibia ranks 45th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual carbon dioxide emissions rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia 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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