Annual Net Emissions/Removals (Greenhouse gas, Total, Metric ton of) in Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: Annual Net Emissions/Removals (Greenhouse gas, Total, Metric ton of) was 2.26 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Annual Net Emissions/Removals (Greenhouse gas, Total, Metric ton of) in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, annual net emissions/removals (greenhouse gas, total, metric ton of) in Congo, Democratic Republic of the stood at 2.26 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 3.3% on the previous year and down 55.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual net emissions/removals (greenhouse gas, total, metric ton of) in Congo, Democratic Republic of the peaked at 43.24 % change on previous year in 1976 and was at its lowest, -10.33 % change on previous year, in 1985.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 87th of 212 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 Net Emissions/Removals (Greenhouse gas, Total, Metric ton of) in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2.49 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 2.82 % change on previous year | +13.2% |
| 1973 | 2.1 % change on previous year | -25.5% |
| 1974 | 3.38 % change on previous year | +61.1% |
| 1975 | 1.51 % change on previous year | -55.3% |
| 1976 | 43.24 % change on previous year | +2760.8% |
| 1977 | -0.8098 % change on previous year | -101.9% |
| 1978 | -4.33 % change on previous year | +434.8% |
| 1979 | 7.08 % change on previous year | -263.5% |
| 1980 | -1.9 % change on previous year | -126.8% |
| 1981 | 3.18 % change on previous year | -267.8% |
| 1982 | 29.2 % change on previous year | +817.8% |
| 1983 | 9.88 % change on previous year | -66.2% |
| 1984 | 14.5 % change on previous year | +46.8% |
| 1985 | -10.33 % change on previous year | -171.2% |
| 1986 | 5.24 % change on previous year | -150.8% |
| 1987 | 5.05 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 1988 | 4.25 % change on previous year | -15.8% |
| 1989 | -10.11 % change on previous year | -337.8% |
| 1990 | 3.74 % change on previous year | -137.0% |
| 1991 | -9.12 % change on previous year | -343.9% |
| 1992 | 2.69 % change on previous year | -129.5% |
| 1993 | 7.76 % change on previous year | +188.8% |
| 1994 | -8.39 % change on previous year | -208.1% |
| 1995 | 2.77 % change on previous year | -133.1% |
| 1996 | 4.58 % change on previous year | +65.2% |
| 1997 | -5.26 % change on previous year | -214.7% |
| 1998 | 3.09 % change on previous year | -158.7% |
| 1999 | -2.31 % change on previous year | -174.8% |
| 2000 | 10.09 % change on previous year | -537.3% |
| 2001 | -7.52 % change on previous year | -174.6% |
| 2002 | -4.64 % change on previous year | -38.3% |
| 2003 | 5.47 % change on previous year | -217.9% |
| 2004 | 2.15 % change on previous year | -60.7% |
| 2005 | 2.54 % change on previous year | +18.0% |
| 2006 | 2.21 % change on previous year | -13.0% |
| 2007 | 2.93 % change on previous year | +32.7% |
| 2008 | 2.51 % change on previous year | -14.3% |
| 2009 | -0.0293 % change on previous year | -101.2% |
| 2010 | 4.08 % change on previous year | -14037.4% |
| 2011 | 3.74 % change on previous year | -8.4% |
| 2012 | 23.17 % change on previous year | +520.4% |
| 2013 | 5.32 % change on previous year | -77.0% |
| 2014 | 5.09 % change on previous year | -4.2% |
| 2015 | 3.74 % change on previous year | -26.6% |
| 2016 | 1.17 % change on previous year | -68.7% |
| 2017 | 3.91 % change on previous year | +234.6% |
| 2018 | 1.54 % change on previous year | -60.6% |
| 2019 | 3.73 % change on previous year | +142.4% |
| 2020 | 6.06 % change on previous year | +62.3% |
| 2021 | 6.48 % change on previous year | +7.0% |
| 2022 | 5.93 % change on previous year | -8.5% |
| 2023 | 2.18 % change on previous year | -63.2% |
| 2024 | 2.26 % change on previous year | +3.3% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual Net Emissions/Removals (Greenhouse gas, Total, Metric ton of) in Congo, Democratic Republic of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +14037.4% | -0.0293 % change on previous year | 4.08 % change on previous year |
| 1976 | +2760.8% | 1.51 % change on previous year | 43.24 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.39 % change on previous year | -4.33 % change on previous year | 43.24 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 4.9 % change on previous year | -10.33 % change on previous year | 29.2 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.0444 % change on previous year | -9.12 % change on previous year | 7.76 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.57 % change on previous year | -7.52 % change on previous year | 10.09 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.55 % change on previous year | 1.17 % change on previous year | 23.17 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.58 % change on previous year | 2.18 % change on previous year | 6.48 % change on previous year | 5 |
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More climate change data for Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 4.2% (2100)
- 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)
- Urban population 45.1% (2025)
- Urban population 50.90 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 4.0% (2025)
- Population, total 112.83 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual net emissions/removals (greenhouse gas, total, metric ton of) in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Annual net emissions/removals (greenhouse gas, total, metric ton of) in Congo, Democratic Republic of the was 2.26 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest annual net emissions/removals (greenhouse gas, total, metric ton of) recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The highest recorded value was 43.24 % change on previous year in 1976.
- What is the lowest annual net emissions/removals (greenhouse gas, total, metric ton of) recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.33 % change on previous year in 1985.
- How does Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank for annual net emissions/removals (greenhouse gas, total, metric ton of)?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 87th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual net emissions/removals (greenhouse gas, total, metric ton of) rising or falling in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Over the last ten years it is down 55.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo, Democratic Republic of the data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Annual Net Emissions/Removals (Greenhouse gas, Total, Metric ton of CO₂), 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 Net Emissions/Removals (Greenhouse gas, Total, Metric ton of CO₂). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Annual Net Emissions/Removals International Monetary Fund
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The year-on-year percentage change in Annual Net Emissions/Removals (Greenhouse gas, Total, Metric ton of CO₂). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.