Annual co emissions from aviation in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Annual co emissions from aviation was 157,394 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Latest (2021)
157,394
Change on year
up 62.8%
World rank
114th
of 143 countries
All-time high
217,819
in 2018
All-time low
96,676
in 2020
Years of data
9
2013–2021
Annual co emissions from aviation in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2013–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual co emissions from aviation in Democratic Republic of Congo is 157,394, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 62.8% on the previous year and down 12.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co emissions from aviation in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 217,819 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 96,676, in 2020.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 114th of 143 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Annual co emissions from aviation in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 180,283 | — |
| 2014 | 183,447 | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 209,211 | +14.0% |
| 2016 | 205,506 | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 207,083 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 217,819 | +5.2% |
| 2019 | 166,792 | -23.4% |
| 2020 | 96,676 | -42.0% |
| 2021 | 157,394 | +62.8% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 157,394 is above the median for low income countries, which is 147,334, 1.1× the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 157,394 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 171,552, 92% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 195,734 | 166,792 | 217,819 | 7 |
| 2020s | 127,035 | 96,676 | 157,394 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 111 Namibia 164,638 compare
- 112 Zimbabwe 159,788 compare
- 113 Turkmenistan 159,538 compare
- 115 Madagascar 156,903 compare
- 116 Rwanda 147,955 compare
- 117 Afghanistan 146,713 compare
More climate change data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Share co2 vs population 4.23 (2100)
- Co2 gdp growth, annual growth rate -5.63 % change on previous year (2025)
- Co2 gdp pop growth, annual growth rate -1.24 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, total, annual growth rate 3.25 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, total, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban population, annual growth rate 4.1 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban population, per unit of GDP 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban population, per capita 0.4511 units per person (2025)
- Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate 28.16 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban population 45.1% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co emissions from aviation in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Annual co emissions from aviation in Democratic Republic of Congo was 157,394 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co emissions from aviation recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 217,819 in 2018.
- What is the lowest annual co emissions from aviation recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 96,676 in 2020.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for annual co emissions from aviation?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 114th out of 143 countries with data for 2021.
- Is annual co emissions from aviation rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual co emissions from aviation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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