emissions of air pollutants in Eswatini
Eswatini: emissions of air pollutants was 55,289 tonnes in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
55,289 tonnes
Change on year
up 0.5%
World rank
154th
of 220 countries
All-time high
77,255 tonnes
in 2009
All-time low
213.95 tonnes
in 1750
Years of data
273
1750–2022
emissions of air pollutants in Eswatini, 1750–2022
Source: Hoesly et al. (2024) – Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Eswatini recorded 55,289 tonnes for emissions of air pollutants in 2022.
That represents a change of up 0.5% on the previous year and up 1.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, emissions of air pollutants in Eswatini peaked at 77,255 tonnes in 2009 and was at its lowest, 213.95 tonnes, in 1750.
Eswatini ranks 154th of 220 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.
emissions of air pollutants in Eswatini, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1750 | 213.95 tonnes | — |
| 1751 | 216.8 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1752 | 219.66 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1753 | 222.51 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1754 | 225.36 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1755 | 228.21 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1756 | 231.06 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1757 | 233.91 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1758 | 236.76 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1759 | 239.61 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1760 | 242.46 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1761 | 245.79 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1762 | 249.12 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1763 | 252.44 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1764 | 255.77 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1765 | 259.1 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1766 | 262.42 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1767 | 265.75 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1768 | 269.07 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1769 | 272.4 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1770 | 275.72 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1771 | 279.63 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1772 | 283.54 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1773 | 287.45 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1774 | 291.35 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1775 | 295.26 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1776 | 299.17 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1777 | 303.07 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1778 | 306.98 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1779 | 310.88 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1780 | 314.79 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1781 | 319.41 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1782 | 324.04 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1783 | 328.66 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1784 | 333.28 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1785 | 337.9 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1786 | 342.53 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1787 | 347.15 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1788 | 351.77 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1789 | 356.39 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1790 | 361.01 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1791 | 366.52 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1792 | 372.04 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1793 | 377.55 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1794 | 383.06 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1795 | 388.57 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1796 | 394.08 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1797 | 399.59 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1798 | 405.1 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1799 | 410.61 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1800 | 416.12 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1801 | 422.75 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1802 | 429.37 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1803 | 436 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1804 | 442.62 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1805 | 449.24 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1806 | 455.87 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1807 | 462.49 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1808 | 469.11 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1809 | 475.73 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1810 | 482.36 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1811 | 490.38 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1812 | 498.41 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1813 | 506.44 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1814 | 514.47 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1815 | 522.49 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1816 | 530.52 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1817 | 538.54 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1818 | 546.57 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1819 | 554.59 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1820 | 562.61 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1821 | 572.42 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1822 | 582.23 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1823 | 592.04 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1824 | 601.85 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1825 | 611.65 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1826 | 621.46 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1827 | 631.26 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1828 | 641.07 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1829 | 650.87 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1830 | 660.67 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1831 | 672.76 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1832 | 684.84 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1833 | 696.92 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1834 | 709 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1835 | 721.08 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1836 | 733.16 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1837 | 745.24 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1838 | 757.32 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1839 | 769.39 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1840 | 781.47 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1841 | 796.47 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1842 | 811.48 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1843 | 826.48 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1844 | 841.48 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1845 | 856.48 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1846 | 871.48 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1847 | 886.48 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1848 | 901.47 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1849 | 916.47 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1850 | 931.46 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1851 | 956.97 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1852 | 983.18 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1853 | 1,010 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1854 | 1,038 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1855 | 1,066 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1856 | 1,095 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1857 | 1,125 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1858 | 1,156 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1859 | 1,188 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1860 | 1,220 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1861 | 1,254 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1862 | 1,288 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1863 | 1,323 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1864 | 1,359 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1865 | 1,396 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1866 | 1,435 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1867 | 1,474 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1868 | 1,514 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1869 | 1,556 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1870 | 1,598 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1871 | 1,642 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1872 | 1,687 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1873 | 1,733 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1874 | 1,780 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1875 | 1,829 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1876 | 1,879 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1877 | 1,930 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1878 | 1,983 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1879 | 2,037 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1880 | 2,093 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1881 | 2,150 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1882 | 2,209 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1883 | 2,269 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1884 | 2,331 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1885 | 2,395 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1886 | 2,460 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1887 | 2,527 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1888 | 2,596 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1889 | 2,667 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1890 | 2,740 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1891 | 2,815 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1892 | 2,892 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1893 | 2,971 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1894 | 3,052 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1895 | 3,135 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1896 | 3,221 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1897 | 3,309 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1898 | 3,400 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1899 | 3,493 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1900 | 3,588 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1901 | 3,687 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1902 | 3,790 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1903 | 3,894 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1904 | 4,002 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1905 | 4,113 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1906 | 4,227 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1907 | 4,344 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1908 | 4,464 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1909 | 4,588 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1910 | 4,715 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1911 | 4,845 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1912 | 4,980 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1913 | 5,117 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1914 | 5,259 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1915 | 5,405 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1916 | 5,554 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1917 | 5,708 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1918 | 5,866 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1919 | 6,028 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1920 | 6,194 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1921 | 6,954 tonnes | +12.3% |
| 1922 | 7,750 tonnes | +11.4% |
| 1923 | 8,581 tonnes | +10.7% |
| 1924 | 9,447 tonnes | +10.1% |
| 1925 | 10,349 tonnes | +9.5% |
| 1926 | 11,287 tonnes | +9.1% |
| 1927 | 12,261 tonnes | +8.6% |
| 1928 | 13,270 tonnes | +8.2% |
| 1929 | 14,316 tonnes | +7.9% |
| 1930 | 15,399 tonnes | +7.6% |
| 1931 | 16,570 tonnes | +7.6% |
| 1932 | 17,787 tonnes | +7.3% |
| 1933 | 19,050 tonnes | +7.1% |
| 1934 | 20,360 tonnes | +6.9% |
| 1935 | 21,716 tonnes | +6.7% |
| 1936 | 23,118 tonnes | +6.5% |
| 1937 | 24,638 tonnes | +6.6% |
| 1938 | 26,204 tonnes | +6.4% |
| 1939 | 27,817 tonnes | +6.2% |
| 1940 | 29,477 tonnes | +6.0% |
| 1941 | 32,086 tonnes | +8.8% |
| 1942 | 34,827 tonnes | +8.5% |
| 1943 | 37,700 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 1944 | 40,706 tonnes | +8.0% |
| 1945 | 43,845 tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1946 | 47,117 tonnes | +7.5% |
| 1947 | 50,523 tonnes | +7.2% |
| 1948 | 54,063 tonnes | +7.0% |
| 1949 | 57,736 tonnes | +6.8% |
| 1950 | 62,350 tonnes | +8.0% |
| 1951 | 61,922 tonnes | -0.7% |
| 1952 | 61,328 tonnes | -1.0% |
| 1953 | 60,557 tonnes | -1.3% |
| 1954 | 59,588 tonnes | -1.6% |
| 1955 | 58,394 tonnes | -2.0% |
| 1956 | 56,946 tonnes | -2.5% |
| 1957 | 55,135 tonnes | -3.2% |
| 1958 | 52,987 tonnes | -3.9% |
| 1959 | 50,507 tonnes | -4.7% |
| 1960 | 47,995 tonnes | -5.0% |
| 1961 | 43,562 tonnes | -9.2% |
| 1962 | 39,315 tonnes | -9.8% |
| 1963 | 34,881 tonnes | -11.3% |
| 1964 | 30,318 tonnes | -13.1% |
| 1965 | 26,056 tonnes | -14.1% |
| 1966 | 28,079 tonnes | +7.8% |
| 1967 | 29,379 tonnes | +4.6% |
| 1968 | 31,039 tonnes | +5.6% |
| 1969 | 32,560 tonnes | +4.9% |
| 1970 | 40,155 tonnes | +23.3% |
| 1971 | 34,382 tonnes | -14.4% |
| 1972 | 35,714 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1973 | 36,721 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1974 | 38,280 tonnes | +4.2% |
| 1975 | 40,234 tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1976 | 41,326 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1977 | 42,455 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1978 | 47,351 tonnes | +11.5% |
| 1979 | 48,717 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1980 | 52,054 tonnes | +6.9% |
| 1981 | 53,413 tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1982 | 53,125 tonnes | -0.5% |
| 1983 | 50,740 tonnes | -4.5% |
| 1984 | 48,602 tonnes | -4.2% |
| 1985 | 49,021 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1986 | 50,780 tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1987 | 50,518 tonnes | -0.5% |
| 1988 | 50,939 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1989 | 51,512 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1990 | 59,282 tonnes | +15.1% |
| 1991 | 58,045 tonnes | -2.1% |
| 1992 | 54,494 tonnes | -6.1% |
| 1993 | 50,582 tonnes | -7.2% |
| 1994 | 61,043 tonnes | +20.7% |
| 1995 | 60,411 tonnes | -1.0% |
| 1996 | 56,889 tonnes | -5.8% |
| 1997 | 62,119 tonnes | +9.2% |
| 1998 | 62,099 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1999 | 64,742 tonnes | +4.3% |
| 2000 | 68,588 tonnes | +5.9% |
| 2001 | 71,372 tonnes | +4.1% |
| 2002 | 71,293 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 70,104 tonnes | -1.7% |
| 2004 | 71,117 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2005 | 71,994 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2006 | 73,346 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2007 | 75,247 tonnes | +2.6% |
| 2008 | 76,485 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2009 | 77,255 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2010 | 62,233 tonnes | -19.4% |
| 2011 | 56,021 tonnes | -10.0% |
| 2012 | 54,678 tonnes | -2.4% |
| 2013 | 53,347 tonnes | -2.4% |
| 2014 | 52,959 tonnes | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 55,862 tonnes | +5.5% |
| 2016 | 56,961 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 52,421 tonnes | -8.0% |
| 2018 | 53,523 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 2019 | 54,243 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 53,803 tonnes | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 55,019 tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 55,289 tonnes | +0.5% |
Eswatini compared with similar countries
- Eswatini's 55,289 tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 486,552 tonnes, 11% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Eswatini's 55,289 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 552,241 tonnes, 10% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1750s | 226.78 tonnes | 213.95 tonnes | 239.61 tonnes | 10 |
| 1760s | 257.43 tonnes | 242.46 tonnes | 272.4 tonnes | 10 |
| 1770s | 293.31 tonnes | 275.72 tonnes | 310.88 tonnes | 10 |
| 1780s | 335.59 tonnes | 314.79 tonnes | 356.39 tonnes | 10 |
| 1790s | 385.81 tonnes | 361.01 tonnes | 410.61 tonnes | 10 |
| 1800s | 445.93 tonnes | 416.12 tonnes | 475.73 tonnes | 10 |
| 1810s | 518.48 tonnes | 482.36 tonnes | 554.59 tonnes | 10 |
| 1820s | 606.75 tonnes | 562.61 tonnes | 650.87 tonnes | 10 |
| 1830s | 715.04 tonnes | 660.67 tonnes | 769.39 tonnes | 10 |
| 1840s | 848.98 tonnes | 781.47 tonnes | 916.47 tonnes | 10 |
| 1850s | 1,055 tonnes | 931.46 tonnes | 1,188 tonnes | 10 |
| 1860s | 1,382 tonnes | 1,220 tonnes | 1,556 tonnes | 10 |
| 1870s | 1,810 tonnes | 1,598 tonnes | 2,037 tonnes | 10 |
| 1880s | 2,370 tonnes | 2,093 tonnes | 2,667 tonnes | 10 |
| 1890s | 3,103 tonnes | 2,740 tonnes | 3,493 tonnes | 10 |
| 1900s | 4,070 tonnes | 3,588 tonnes | 4,588 tonnes | 10 |
| 1910s | 5,348 tonnes | 4,715 tonnes | 6,028 tonnes | 10 |
| 1920s | 10,041 tonnes | 6,194 tonnes | 14,316 tonnes | 10 |
| 1930s | 21,266 tonnes | 15,399 tonnes | 27,817 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 42,808 tonnes | 29,477 tonnes | 57,736 tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 57,971 tonnes | 50,507 tonnes | 62,350 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 34,318 tonnes | 26,056 tonnes | 47,995 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 40,533 tonnes | 34,382 tonnes | 48,717 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 51,070 tonnes | 48,602 tonnes | 53,413 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 58,971 tonnes | 50,582 tonnes | 64,742 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 72,680 tonnes | 68,588 tonnes | 77,255 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 55,225 tonnes | 52,421 tonnes | 62,233 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 54,704 tonnes | 53,803 tonnes | 55,289 tonnes | 3 |
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More climate change data for Eswatini
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 10.39 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,459 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 469.92 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 988.9 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1.77 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 35.32 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 77.58 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 66.81 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 10.77 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.2521 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is emissions of air pollutants in Eswatini?
- Emissions of air pollutants in Eswatini was 55,289 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 Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 77,255 tonnes in 2009.
- What is the lowest emissions of air pollutants recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was 213.95 tonnes in 1750.
- How does Eswatini rank for emissions of air pollutants?
- Eswatini ranks 154th out of 220 countries with data for 2022.
- Is emissions of air pollutants rising or falling in Eswatini?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eswatini 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
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.