Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Annual CO₂ emissions from cement was 822,260 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
822,260 tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
92nd
of 211 countries
All-time high
822,260 tonnes
in 2022
All-time low
3,634 tonnes
in 1933
Years of data
97
1928–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1928–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual co₂ emissions from cement in Democratic Republic of Congo is 822,260 tonnes, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 97 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 543.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from cement in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 822,260 tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 3,634 tonnes, in 1933.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 92nd of 211 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 21,806 tonnes | — |
| 1929 | 29,074 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1930 | 32,709 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1931 | 21,806 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 1932 | 7,269 tonnes | -66.7% |
| 1933 | 3,634 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 1934 | 3,634 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1935 | 3,634 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1936 | 3,634 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1937 | 3,769 tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1938 | 7,496 tonnes | +98.9% |
| 1939 | 17,445 tonnes | +132.7% |
| 1940 | 11,448 tonnes | -34.4% |
| 1941 | 21,806 tonnes | +90.5% |
| 1942 | 32,709 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1943 | 32,709 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1944 | 43,611 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1945 | 37,133 tonnes | -14.9% |
| 1946 | 39,977 tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1947 | 57,502 tonnes | +43.8% |
| 1948 | 61,783 tonnes | +7.4% |
| 1949 | 72,686 tonnes | +17.6% |
| 1950 | 87,223 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1951 | 101,760 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 1952 | 119,721 tonnes | +17.7% |
| 1953 | 123,368 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1954 | 170,811 tonnes | +38.5% |
| 1955 | 199,886 tonnes | +17.0% |
| 1956 | 225,326 tonnes | +12.7% |
| 1957 | 228,960 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1958 | 192,376 tonnes | -16.0% |
| 1959 | 170,811 tonnes | -11.2% |
| 1960 | 98,126 tonnes | -42.6% |
| 1961 | 68,944 tonnes | -29.7% |
| 1962 | 98,126 tonnes | +42.3% |
| 1963 | 120,123 tonnes | +22.4% |
| 1964 | 112,872 tonnes | -6.0% |
| 1965 | 123,383 tonnes | +9.3% |
| 1966 | 130,834 tonnes | +6.0% |
| 1967 | 145,371 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1968 | 145,371 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 159,909 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 1970 | 207,154 tonnes | +29.5% |
| 1971 | 225,326 tonnes | +8.8% |
| 1972 | 236,228 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1973 | 265,303 tonnes | +12.3% |
| 1974 | 308,914 tonnes | +16.4% |
| 1975 | 308,914 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 319,797 tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1977 | 237,995 tonnes | -25.6% |
| 1978 | 224,711 tonnes | -5.6% |
| 1979 | 211,673 tonnes | -5.8% |
| 1980 | 205,740 tonnes | -2.8% |
| 1981 | 226,992 tonnes | +10.3% |
| 1982 | 247,669 tonnes | +9.1% |
| 1983 | 231,408 tonnes | -6.6% |
| 1984 | 238,328 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1985 | 193,618 tonnes | -18.8% |
| 1986 | 190,959 tonnes | -1.4% |
| 1987 | 210,487 tonnes | +10.2% |
| 1988 | 207,736 tonnes | -1.3% |
| 1989 | 189,688 tonnes | -8.7% |
| 1990 | 189,253 tonnes | -0.2% |
| 1991 | 102,476 tonnes | -45.9% |
| 1992 | 71,215 tonnes | -30.5% |
| 1993 | 60,890 tonnes | -14.5% |
| 1994 | 67,734 tonnes | +11.2% |
| 1995 | 95,742 tonnes | +41.3% |
| 1996 | 98,036 tonnes | +2.4% |
| 1997 | 50,771 tonnes | -48.2% |
| 1998 | 54,343 tonnes | +7.0% |
| 1999 | 64,382 tonnes | +18.5% |
| 2000 | 68,326 tonnes | +6.1% |
| 2001 | 80,942 tonnes | +18.5% |
| 2002 | 106,289 tonnes | +31.3% |
| 2003 | 132,151 tonnes | +24.3% |
| 2004 | 160,149 tonnes | +21.2% |
| 2005 | 206,609 tonnes | +29.0% |
| 2006 | 203,840 tonnes | -1.3% |
| 2007 | 205,283 tonnes | +0.7% |
| 2008 | 158,085 tonnes | -23.0% |
| 2009 | 177,150 tonnes | +12.1% |
| 2010 | 188,951 tonnes | +6.7% |
| 2011 | 175,168 tonnes | -7.3% |
| 2012 | 157,911 tonnes | -9.9% |
| 2013 | 173,991 tonnes | +10.2% |
| 2014 | 127,873 tonnes | -26.5% |
| 2015 | 154,610 tonnes | +20.9% |
| 2016 | 98,036 tonnes | -36.6% |
| 2017 | 348,744 tonnes | +255.7% |
| 2018 | 452,979 tonnes | +29.9% |
| 2019 | 535,903 tonnes | +18.3% |
| 2020 | 497,541 tonnes | -7.2% |
| 2021 | 631,226 tonnes | +26.9% |
| 2022 | 822,260 tonnes | +30.3% |
| 2023 | 822,260 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 822,260 tonnes | +0.0% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 822,260 tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 232,496 tonnes, 3.5× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 822,260 tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 202,272 tonnes, 4.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Democratic Republic of Congo changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +255.7% | 98,036 tonnes | 348,744 tonnes |
| 1939 | +132.7% | 7,496 tonnes | 17,445 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 25,440 tonnes | 21,806 tonnes | 29,074 tonnes | 2 |
| 1930s | 10,503 tonnes | 3,634 tonnes | 32,709 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 41,136 tonnes | 11,448 tonnes | 72,686 tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 162,024 tonnes | 87,223 tonnes | 228,960 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 120,306 tonnes | 68,944 tonnes | 159,909 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 254,602 tonnes | 207,154 tonnes | 319,797 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 214,262 tonnes | 189,688 tonnes | 247,669 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 85,484 tonnes | 50,771 tonnes | 189,253 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 149,882 tonnes | 68,326 tonnes | 206,609 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 241,417 tonnes | 98,036 tonnes | 535,903 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 719,109 tonnes | 497,541 tonnes | 822,260 tonnes | 5 |
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More climate change data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.2047 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8778 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.05 °C (2026)
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 4.2% (2100)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from cement in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Annual co₂ emissions from cement in Democratic Republic of Congo was 822,260 tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from cement recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 822,260 tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from cement recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,634 tonnes in 1933.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for annual co₂ emissions from cement?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 92nd out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from cement rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 543.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from cement. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from cement, measured in tonnes.