Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Congo
Congo: Annual CO₂ emissions from cement was 346,419 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
346,419 tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
120th
of 211 countries
All-time high
406,868 tonnes
in 2017
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1959
Years of data
66
1959–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Congo, 1959–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, annual co₂ emissions from cement in Congo stood at 346,419 tonnes.
The figure is up 94.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from cement in Congo peaked at 406,868 tonnes in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1959.
That places Congo 120th out of 211 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Congo, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1960 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1961 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1963 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1964 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1965 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1966 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1967 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1968 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1969 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1970 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1971 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1972 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1973 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1974 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1975 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1976 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1977 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1978 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1979 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1980 | 17,145 tonnes | — |
| 1981 | 23,716 tonnes | +38.3% |
| 1982 | 16,734 tonnes | -29.4% |
| 1983 | 6,612 tonnes | -60.5% |
| 1984 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1985 | 25,716 tonnes | — |
| 1986 | 25,461 tonnes | -1.0% |
| 1987 | 15,708 tonnes | -38.3% |
| 1988 | 31,005 tonnes | +97.4% |
| 1989 | 52,011 tonnes | +67.8% |
| 1990 | 36,947 tonnes | -29.0% |
| 1991 | 42,220 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 1992 | 47,067 tonnes | +11.5% |
| 1993 | 46,587 tonnes | -1.0% |
| 1994 | 35,499 tonnes | -23.8% |
| 1995 | 39,112 tonnes | +10.2% |
| 1996 | 20,340 tonnes | -48.0% |
| 1997 | 8,123 tonnes | -60.1% |
| 1998 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1999 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2000 | 8,086 tonnes | — |
| 2001 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2003 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2005 | 39,628 tonnes | — |
| 2006 | 39,258 tonnes | -0.9% |
| 2007 | 38,718 tonnes | -1.4% |
| 2008 | 40,387 tonnes | +4.3% |
| 2009 | 42,362 tonnes | +4.9% |
| 2010 | 30,849 tonnes | -27.2% |
| 2011 | 26,772 tonnes | -13.2% |
| 2012 | 57,353 tonnes | +114.2% |
| 2013 | 97,310 tonnes | +69.7% |
| 2014 | 178,247 tonnes | +83.2% |
| 2015 | 271,245 tonnes | +52.2% |
| 2016 | 368,118 tonnes | +35.7% |
| 2017 | 406,868 tonnes | +10.5% |
| 2018 | 271,245 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 2019 | 282,870 tonnes | +4.3% |
| 2020 | 232,496 tonnes | -17.8% |
| 2021 | 289,845 tonnes | +24.7% |
| 2022 | 346,419 tonnes | +19.5% |
| 2023 | 346,419 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 346,419 tonnes | +0.0% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 346,419 tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 880,384 tonnes, 39% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Congo's 346,419 tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 202,272 tonnes, 1.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 1 |
| 1960s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 21,411 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 52,011 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 27,590 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 47,067 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 20,844 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 42,362 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 199,088 tonnes | 26,772 tonnes | 406,868 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 312,320 tonnes | 232,496 tonnes | 346,419 tonnes | 5 |
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 co₂ emissions from cement in Congo?
- Annual co₂ emissions from cement in Congo was 346,419 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 Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 406,868 tonnes in 2017.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from cement recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1959.
- How does Congo rank for annual co₂ emissions from cement?
- Congo ranks 120th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from cement rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 94.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this 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.