Annual CO₂ emissions including land-use change, gaps filled in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Annual CO₂ emissions including land-use change, gaps filled was 654.10 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Annual CO₂ emissions including land-use change, gaps filled in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1920–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual co₂ emissions including land-use change, gaps filled in Democratic Republic of Congo is 654.10 million tonnes, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.1% on the previous year and down 23.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions including land-use change, gaps filled in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 1.08 billion tonnes in 2011 and was at its lowest, 2.85 million tonnes, in 1920.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 10th of 194 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 including land-use change, gaps filled in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 2.85 million tonnes | — |
| 1921 | 19.49 million tonnes | +583.3% |
| 1922 | 34.13 million tonnes | +75.1% |
| 1923 | 43.34 million tonnes | +27.0% |
| 1924 | 50.68 million tonnes | +16.9% |
| 1925 | 57.89 million tonnes | +14.2% |
| 1926 | 63.91 million tonnes | +10.4% |
| 1927 | 69.78 million tonnes | +9.2% |
| 1928 | 74.94 million tonnes | +7.4% |
| 1929 | 79.69 million tonnes | +6.3% |
| 1930 | 85.78 million tonnes | +7.6% |
| 1931 | 89.83 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1932 | 92.76 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 1933 | 95.84 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 1934 | 99.26 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1935 | 102.19 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1936 | 106.32 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1937 | 108.61 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1938 | 111.59 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1939 | 112.68 million tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1940 | 137.75 million tonnes | +22.2% |
| 1941 | 149.70 million tonnes | +8.7% |
| 1942 | 157.53 million tonnes | +5.2% |
| 1943 | 164.13 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 1944 | 169.10 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1945 | 171.03 million tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1946 | 180.40 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 1947 | 184.95 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 1948 | 188.79 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1949 | 190.50 million tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1950 | 220.53 million tonnes | +15.8% |
| 1951 | 243.16 million tonnes | +10.3% |
| 1952 | 259.30 million tonnes | +6.6% |
| 1953 | 275.09 million tonnes | +6.1% |
| 1954 | 306.75 million tonnes | +11.5% |
| 1955 | 325.17 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 1956 | 344.71 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 1957 | 367.56 million tonnes | +6.6% |
| 1958 | 398.53 million tonnes | +8.4% |
| 1959 | 399.96 million tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1960 | 550.94 million tonnes | +37.7% |
| 1961 | 367.75 million tonnes | -33.2% |
| 1962 | 285.11 million tonnes | -22.5% |
| 1963 | 212.85 million tonnes | -25.3% |
| 1964 | 170.14 million tonnes | -20.1% |
| 1965 | 143.25 million tonnes | -15.8% |
| 1966 | 130.75 million tonnes | -8.7% |
| 1967 | 125.10 million tonnes | -4.3% |
| 1968 | 121.23 million tonnes | -3.1% |
| 1969 | 119.06 million tonnes | -1.8% |
| 1970 | 117.26 million tonnes | -1.5% |
| 1971 | 112.07 million tonnes | -4.4% |
| 1972 | 108.94 million tonnes | -2.8% |
| 1973 | 108.98 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 100.17 million tonnes | -8.1% |
| 1975 | 100.40 million tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1976 | 95.82 million tonnes | -4.6% |
| 1977 | 91.00 million tonnes | -5.0% |
| 1978 | 84.85 million tonnes | -6.8% |
| 1979 | 93.21 million tonnes | +9.8% |
| 1980 | 102.96 million tonnes | +10.5% |
| 1981 | 94.97 million tonnes | -7.8% |
| 1982 | 95.49 million tonnes | +0.5% |
| 1983 | 102.10 million tonnes | +6.9% |
| 1984 | 108.05 million tonnes | +5.8% |
| 1985 | 108.43 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1986 | 98.83 million tonnes | -8.9% |
| 1987 | 92.64 million tonnes | -6.3% |
| 1988 | 91.56 million tonnes | -1.2% |
| 1989 | 95.20 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1990 | 96.83 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1991 | 99.58 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1992 | 97.76 million tonnes | -1.8% |
| 1993 | 126.57 million tonnes | +29.5% |
| 1994 | 129.99 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1995 | 133.73 million tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1996 | 134.50 million tonnes | +0.6% |
| 1997 | 181.65 million tonnes | +35.1% |
| 1998 | 186.72 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1999 | 196.05 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2000 | 196.91 million tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2001 | 165.34 million tonnes | -16.0% |
| 2002 | 154.84 million tonnes | -6.4% |
| 2003 | 180.75 million tonnes | +16.7% |
| 2004 | 153.38 million tonnes | -15.1% |
| 2005 | 150.42 million tonnes | -1.9% |
| 2006 | 160.99 million tonnes | +7.0% |
| 2007 | 168.01 million tonnes | +4.4% |
| 2008 | 486.80 million tonnes | +189.7% |
| 2009 | 785.55 million tonnes | +61.4% |
| 2010 | 932.17 million tonnes | +18.7% |
| 2011 | 1.08 billion tonnes | +15.4% |
| 2012 | 1.00 billion tonnes | -6.7% |
| 2013 | 1.02 billion tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 850.28 million tonnes | -16.8% |
| 2015 | 668.21 million tonnes | -21.4% |
| 2016 | 712.57 million tonnes | +6.6% |
| 2017 | 727.81 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 591.37 million tonnes | -18.7% |
| 2019 | 510.58 million tonnes | -13.7% |
| 2020 | 550.06 million tonnes | +7.7% |
| 2021 | 740.43 million tonnes | +34.6% |
| 2022 | 768.82 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 2023 | 675.06 million tonnes | -12.2% |
| 2024 | 654.10 million tonnes | -3.1% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 654.10 million tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 25.12 million tonnes, 26.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 654.10 million tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 14.74 million tonnes, 44.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual CO₂ emissions including land-use change, gaps filled 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | +583.3% | 2.85 million tonnes | 19.49 million tonnes |
| 2008 | +189.7% | 168.01 million tonnes | 486.80 million tonnes |
| 1922 | +75.1% | 19.49 million tonnes | 34.13 million tonnes |
| 2009 | +61.4% | 486.80 million tonnes | 785.55 million tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 49.67 million tonnes | 2.85 million tonnes | 79.69 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1930s | 100.49 million tonnes | 85.78 million tonnes | 112.68 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 169.39 million tonnes | 137.75 million tonnes | 190.50 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 314.08 million tonnes | 220.53 million tonnes | 399.96 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 222.62 million tonnes | 119.06 million tonnes | 550.94 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 101.27 million tonnes | 84.85 million tonnes | 117.26 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 99.02 million tonnes | 91.56 million tonnes | 108.43 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 138.34 million tonnes | 96.83 million tonnes | 196.05 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 260.30 million tonnes | 150.42 million tonnes | 785.55 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 809.55 million tonnes | 510.58 million tonnes | 1.08 billion tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 677.69 million tonnes | 550.06 million tonnes | 768.82 million tonnes | 5 |
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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 co₂ emissions including land-use change, gaps filled in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Annual co₂ emissions including land-use change, gaps filled in Democratic Republic of Congo was 654.10 million tonnes in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest annual co₂ emissions including land-use change, gaps filled recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 1.08 billion tonnes in 2011.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions including land-use change, gaps filled recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.85 million tonnes in 1920.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for annual co₂ emissions including land-use change, gaps filled?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 10th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions including land-use change, gaps filled rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions including land-use change, gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Annual CO₂ emissions including land-use change with 79 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
Computed from
- Annual co2 including land use Our World in Data
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About this data
Annual CO₂ emissions including land-use change with 79 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.