Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in Angola
Angola: Annual CO₂ emissions from coal was 0 tonnes in 1989. ◆ Volatile
Latest (1989)
0 tonnes
World rank
141st
of 179 countries
All-time high
123,751 tonnes
in 1960
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1974
Years of data
40
1950–1989
Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in Angola, 1950–1989
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Angola recorded 0 tonnes for annual co₂ emissions from coal in 1989. That is the lowest value across all 40 years on record.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from coal in Angola peaked at 123,751 tonnes in 1960 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1974.
That places Angola 141st out of 179 countries with data for 1989, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in Angola, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 59,796 tonnes | — |
| 1951 | 95,264 tonnes | +59.3% |
| 1952 | 120,912 tonnes | +26.9% |
| 1953 | 69,616 tonnes | -42.4% |
| 1954 | 76,143 tonnes | +9.4% |
| 1955 | 84,272 tonnes | +10.7% |
| 1956 | 40,304 tonnes | -52.2% |
| 1957 | 80,608 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 1958 | 43,968 tonnes | -45.5% |
| 1959 | 54,960 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1960 | 123,751 tonnes | +125.2% |
| 1961 | 62,794 tonnes | -49.3% |
| 1962 | 91,316 tonnes | +45.4% |
| 1963 | 21,984 tonnes | -75.9% |
| 1964 | 76,944 tonnes | +250.0% |
| 1965 | 54,960 tonnes | -28.6% |
| 1966 | 87,936 tonnes | +60.0% |
| 1967 | 54,960 tonnes | -37.5% |
| 1968 | 102,368 tonnes | +86.3% |
| 1969 | 91,721 tonnes | -10.4% |
| 1970 | 47,583 tonnes | -48.1% |
| 1971 | 29,281 tonnes | -38.5% |
| 1972 | 7,322 tonnes | -75.0% |
| 1973 | 21,984 tonnes | +200.2% |
| 1974 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1975 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1976 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1977 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1978 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1979 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1980 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1981 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1982 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1983 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1984 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1985 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1986 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1987 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1988 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1989 | 0 tonnes | — |
Angola compared with similar countries
- Angola's 0 tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 589,296 tonnes. (40 countries reporting)
- Angola's 0 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 45,300 tonnes. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 72,584 tonnes | 40,304 tonnes | 120,912 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 76,873 tonnes | 21,984 tonnes | 123,751 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 10,617 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 47,583 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
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More climate change data for Angola
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 42.42 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 13,873 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4,998 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 8,875 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 18.86 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 316.97 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 694.89 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 496.27 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 198.62 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1.87 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from coal in Angola?
- Annual co₂ emissions from coal in Angola was 0 tonnes in 1989, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from coal recorded in Angola?
- The highest recorded value was 123,751 tonnes in 1960.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from coal recorded in Angola?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1974.
- How does Angola rank for annual co₂ emissions from coal?
- Angola ranks 141st out of 179 countries with data for 1989.
- Where does this Angola 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 coal. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from coal, measured in tonnes.