Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring in Mozambique
Mozambique: Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring was 146,490 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring in Mozambique, 1994–2024
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 flaring in Mozambique is 146,490 tonnes, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 67.6% on the previous year and up 586.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from flaring in Mozambique peaked at 826,452 tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1994.
Mozambique ranks 66th of 215 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 flaring in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1995 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1996 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1997 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1998 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1999 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2000 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2001 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2002 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2003 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2005 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2006 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2007 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2008 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2009 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2010 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2011 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2012 | 73,873 tonnes | — |
| 2013 | 6,271 tonnes | -91.5% |
| 2014 | 21,337 tonnes | +240.2% |
| 2015 | 8,884 tonnes | -58.4% |
| 2016 | 4,469 tonnes | -49.7% |
| 2017 | 22,433 tonnes | +402.0% |
| 2018 | 13,086 tonnes | -41.7% |
| 2019 | 1,940 tonnes | -85.2% |
| 2020 | 318 tonnes | -83.6% |
| 2021 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 826,452 tonnes | — |
| 2023 | 452,033 tonnes | -45.3% |
| 2024 | 146,490 tonnes | -67.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 6 |
| 2000s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 15,229 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 73,873 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 285,059 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 826,452 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 12,495 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 5,867 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 923.79 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from flaring in Mozambique?
- Annual co₂ emissions from flaring in Mozambique was 146,490 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 flaring recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 826,452 tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from flaring recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1994.
- How does Mozambique rank for annual co₂ emissions from flaring?
- Mozambique ranks 66th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from flaring rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 586.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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 flaring. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from flaring, measured in tonnes.