Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring, annual growth rate in Congo
Congo: Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring, annual growth rate was 15.88 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring, annual growth rate in Congo, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Congo recorded 15.88 % change on previous year for annual co₂ emissions from flaring, annual growth rate in 2024.
That represents a change of up 293.9% on the previous year and up 234.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from flaring, annual growth rate in Congo peaked at 533.15 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -74.01 % change on previous year, in 1977.
Congo ranks 7th of 112 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring, annual growth rate in Congo, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 22.66 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | -8.2 % change on previous year | -136.2% |
| 1973 | 533.15 % change on previous year | -6602.1% |
| 1974 | 46.9 % change on previous year | -91.2% |
| 1975 | -40.24 % change on previous year | -185.8% |
| 1976 | -5.25 % change on previous year | -87.0% |
| 1977 | -74.01 % change on previous year | +1310.7% |
| 1978 | -55.1 % change on previous year | -25.6% |
| 1979 | -13.64 % change on previous year | -75.3% |
| 1980 | 57.89 % change on previous year | -524.6% |
| 1981 | 16.67 % change on previous year | -71.2% |
| 1982 | 20 % change on previous year | +20.0% |
| 1983 | 4.76 % change on previous year | -76.2% |
| 1984 | 2.27 % change on previous year | -52.3% |
| 1985 | -0.2857 % change on previous year | -112.6% |
| 1986 | 2.52 % change on previous year | -980.4% |
| 1987 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1988 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1989 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1995 | 26.21 % change on previous year | — |
| 1996 | 32.34 % change on previous year | +23.4% |
| 1997 | 7.85 % change on previous year | -75.7% |
| 1998 | 20.76 % change on previous year | +164.4% |
| 1999 | 1.11 % change on previous year | -94.7% |
| 2000 | 7.06 % change on previous year | +536.0% |
| 2001 | -6.05 % change on previous year | -185.8% |
| 2002 | -37.61 % change on previous year | +521.3% |
| 2003 | 9.83 % change on previous year | -126.1% |
| 2004 | 9.92 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 24.7 % change on previous year | +149.0% |
| 2006 | 9.01 % change on previous year | -63.5% |
| 2007 | -16.68 % change on previous year | -285.2% |
| 2008 | -3.54 % change on previous year | -78.8% |
| 2009 | 9.5 % change on previous year | -368.4% |
| 2010 | 9.9 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 2011 | -20.68 % change on previous year | -308.9% |
| 2012 | -26.07 % change on previous year | +26.1% |
| 2013 | 29.36 % change on previous year | -212.6% |
| 2014 | -11.81 % change on previous year | -140.2% |
| 2015 | -6.61 % change on previous year | -44.0% |
| 2016 | -4.67 % change on previous year | -29.4% |
| 2017 | 1.4 % change on previous year | -130.0% |
| 2018 | 39.25 % change on previous year | +2704.2% |
| 2019 | 5.82 % change on previous year | -85.2% |
| 2020 | 6.8 % change on previous year | +17.0% |
| 2021 | -14.91 % change on previous year | -319.1% |
| 2022 | 19.55 % change on previous year | -231.1% |
| 2023 | -8.19 % change on previous year | -141.9% |
| 2024 | 15.88 % change on previous year | -293.9% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 15.88 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -4.83 % change on previous year. (20 countries reporting)
- Congo's 15.88 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -12.2 % change on previous year. (16 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring, annual growth rate in 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | +6602.1% | -8.2 % change on previous year | 533.15 % change on previous year |
| 2018 | +2704.2% | 1.4 % change on previous year | 39.25 % change on previous year |
| 1977 | -1310.7% | -5.25 % change on previous year | -74.01 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 45.14 % change on previous year | -74.01 % change on previous year | 533.15 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 10.38 % change on previous year | -0.2857 % change on previous year | 57.89 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 17.65 % change on previous year | 1.11 % change on previous year | 32.34 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2000s | 0.6126 % change on previous year | -37.61 % change on previous year | 24.7 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.59 % change on previous year | -26.07 % change on previous year | 39.25 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.83 % change on previous year | -14.91 % change on previous year | 19.55 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Congo
- 4 New Zealand 25.14 % change on previous year compare
- 5 Argentina 23.55 % change on previous year compare
- 6 Albania 19.85 % change on previous year compare
- 8 Turkmenistan 14.32 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Angola 12.2 % change on previous year compare
- 10 East Timor 12.07 % change on previous year compare
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 flaring, annual growth rate in Congo?
- Annual co₂ emissions from flaring, annual growth rate in Congo was 15.88 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from flaring, annual growth rate recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 533.15 % change on previous year in 1973.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from flaring, annual growth rate recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was -74.01 % change on previous year in 1977.
- How does Congo rank for annual co₂ emissions from flaring, annual growth rate?
- Congo ranks 7th out of 112 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from flaring, annual growth rate rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 234.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Annual co2 flaring Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.