What is emissions of air pollutants in Benin?

Emissions of air pollutants in Benin was 744,207 tonnes in 2022, according to Hoesly et al. (2024) - Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest emissions of air pollutants recorded in Benin?

The highest recorded value was 758,638 tonnes in 2020.

What is the lowest emissions of air pollutants recorded in Benin?

The lowest recorded value was 18,237 tonnes in 1860.

How does Benin rank for emissions of air pollutants?

Benin ranks 70th out of 220 countries with data for 2022.

Is emissions of air pollutants rising or falling in Benin?

Over the last ten years it is up 32.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Benin data come from?

The figures come from Hoesly et al. (2024) - Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of emissions of air pollutants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

emissions of air pollutants in Benin

Name: emissions of air pollutants in Benin
Creator: Hoesly et al. (2024) - Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Benin: emissions of air pollutants was 744,207 tonnes in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)

744,207 tonnes

Change on year

up 1.1%

World rank

70th

of 220 countries

All-time high

758,638 tonnes

in 2020

All-time low

18,237 tonnes

in 1860

Years of data

273

1750–2022

emissions of air pollutants in Benin, 1750–2022

Source: Hoesly et al. (2024) - Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

In 2022, emissions of air pollutants in Benin stood at 744,207 tonnes.

That represents a change of up 1.1% on the previous year and up 32.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, emissions of air pollutants in Benin peaked at 758,638 tonnes in 2020 and was at its lowest, 18,237 tonnes, in 1860.

That places Benin 70th out of 220 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1750s	39,614 tonnes	38,180 tonnes	41,048 tonnes	10
1760s	36,537 tonnes	35,213 tonnes	37,861 tonnes	10
1770s	33,697 tonnes	32,475 tonnes	34,919 tonnes	10
1780s	31,075 tonnes	29,946 tonnes	32,203 tonnes	10
1790s	28,654 tonnes	27,612 tonnes	29,696 tonnes	10
1800s	26,419 tonnes	25,457 tonnes	27,381 tonnes	10
1810s	24,519 tonnes	23,795 tonnes	25,244 tonnes	10
1820s	22,955 tonnes	22,276 tonnes	23,634 tonnes	10
1830s	21,487 tonnes	20,850 tonnes	22,125 tonnes	10
1840s	20,110 tonnes	19,513 tonnes	20,709 tonnes	10
1850s	18,865 tonnes	18,351 tonnes	19,380 tonnes	10
1860s	18,416 tonnes	18,237 tonnes	18,596 tonnes	10
1870s	18,820 tonnes	18,636 tonnes	19,005 tonnes	10
1880s	20,028 tonnes	19,047 tonnes	21,698 tonnes	10
1890s	24,310 tonnes	22,144 tonnes	26,600 tonnes	10
1900s	31,422 tonnes	27,148 tonnes	36,008 tonnes	10
1910s	44,915 tonnes	37,128 tonnes	50,160 tonnes	10
1920s	53,375 tonnes	51,180 tonnes	56,823 tonnes	10
1930s	66,162 tonnes	57,976 tonnes	75,683 tonnes	10
1940s	85,135 tonnes	76,897 tonnes	94,630 tonnes	10
1950s	123,541 tonnes	98,854 tonnes	150,314 tonnes	10
1960s	185,901 tonnes	157,883 tonnes	207,660 tonnes	10
1970s	237,789 tonnes	213,502 tonnes	263,587 tonnes	10
1980s	302,790 tonnes	269,430 tonnes	336,557 tonnes	10
1990s	379,237 tonnes	343,879 tonnes	404,275 tonnes	10
2000s	403,296 tonnes	331,971 tonnes	487,418 tonnes	10
2010s	642,441 tonnes	535,615 tonnes	739,467 tonnes	10
2020s	746,252 tonnes	735,912 tonnes	758,638 tonnes	3

Countries ranked near Benin

67 South Korea 793,040 tonnes compare
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69 Czechia 778,281 tonnes compare
71 Togo 697,678 tonnes compare
72 Morocco 631,910 tonnes compare
73 Niger 598,353 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 220 places →

More climate change data for Benin

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.4% (2100)
Population growth 2.4% (2025)
Population, total 14.81 million (2025)
Urban population growth 3.9% (2025)
Urban population 7.91 million (2025)
Urban population 53.4% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 0.4194 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 128.38 million tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 0.4194 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 0.4194 tonnes per person (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is emissions of air pollutants in Benin?: Emissions of air pollutants in Benin was 744,207 tonnes in 2022, according to Hoesly et al. (2024) - Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest emissions of air pollutants recorded in Benin?: The highest recorded value was 758,638 tonnes in 2020.
What is the lowest emissions of air pollutants recorded in Benin?: The lowest recorded value was 18,237 tonnes in 1860.
How does Benin rank for emissions of air pollutants?: Benin ranks 70th out of 220 countries with data for 2022.
Is emissions of air pollutants rising or falling in Benin?: Over the last ten years it is up 32.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Benin data come from?: The figures come from Hoesly et al. (2024) - Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of emissions of air pollutants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: emissions of air pollutants
Unit: tonnes
Source: Hoesly et al. (2024) - Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 220 places, 60,060 data points, 1750–2022
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a pollutant produced from the incomplete combustion of carbon-based fuels such as oil, gas, wood, and coal. CO is a harmful gas that contributes to both outdoor and indoor air pollution.