Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Senegal
Senegal: Annual carbon dioxide emissions was 13.72 million in 2026. ▼ Falling
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Senegal, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual carbon dioxide emissions in Senegal is 13.72 million, measured in 2026. That is the lowest value across all 24 years on record.
That represents a change of down 21.9% on the previous year and down 47.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Senegal peaked at 29.44 million in 2006 and was at its lowest, 13.72 million, in 2026.
That places Senegal 43rd out of 248 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 24 years of available data.
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Senegal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 18.09 million | — |
| 2004 | 27.60 million | +52.6% |
| 2005 | 27.79 million | +0.7% |
| 2006 | 29.44 million | +5.9% |
| 2007 | 21.15 million | -28.2% |
| 2008 | 24.99 million | +18.2% |
| 2009 | 22.89 million | -8.4% |
| 2010 | 27.12 million | +18.5% |
| 2011 | 29.18 million | +7.6% |
| 2012 | 18.03 million | -38.2% |
| 2013 | 23.50 million | +30.3% |
| 2014 | 22.31 million | -5.1% |
| 2015 | 15.08 million | -32.4% |
| 2016 | 26.19 million | +73.7% |
| 2017 | 20.00 million | -23.6% |
| 2018 | 15.79 million | -21.0% |
| 2019 | 18.70 million | +18.4% |
| 2020 | 17.33 million | -7.3% |
| 2021 | 20.34 million | +17.4% |
| 2022 | 22.68 million | +11.5% |
| 2023 | 25.12 million | +10.8% |
| 2024 | 19.58 million | -22.0% |
| 2025 | 17.56 million | -10.3% |
| 2026 | 13.72 million | -21.9% |
Senegal compared with similar countries
- Senegal's 13.72 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.02 million, 3.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Senegal's 13.72 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 | 24.57 million | 18.09 million | 29.44 million | 7 |
| 2010s | 21.59 million | 15.08 million | 29.18 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 19.47 million | 13.72 million | 25.12 million | 7 |
Countries ranked near Senegal
More climate change data for Senegal
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 52.87 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 14,177 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4,966 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 9,211 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 18.74 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 328.96 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,197 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 536.47 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 660.78 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 2.02 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual carbon dioxide emissions in Senegal?
- Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Senegal was 13.72 million in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 29.44 million in 2006.
- What is the lowest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.72 million in 2026.
- How does Senegal rank for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Senegal ranks 43rd out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual carbon dioxide emissions rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Senegal 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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