CO₂ emissions by sector in Angola
Angola: CO₂ emissions by sector was 7.67 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
7.67 million tonnes
Change on year
up 16.0%
World rank
43rd
of 187 countries
All-time high
7.67 million tonnes
in 2023
All-time low
510,000 tonnes
in 1993
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions by sector in Angola, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, co₂ emissions by sector in Angola stood at 7.67 million tonnes. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
That represents a change of up 16.0% on the previous year and up 15.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by sector in Angola peaked at 7.67 million tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 510,000 tonnes, in 1993.
That places Angola 43rd out of 187 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
CO₂ emissions by sector in Angola, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 630,000 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 670,000 tonnes | +6.3% |
| 1992 | 610,000 tonnes | -9.0% |
| 1993 | 510,000 tonnes | -16.4% |
| 1994 | 620,000 tonnes | +21.6% |
| 1995 | 660,000 tonnes | +6.5% |
| 1996 | 900,000 tonnes | +36.4% |
| 1997 | 910,000 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1998 | 1.00 million tonnes | +9.9% |
| 1999 | 1.25 million tonnes | +25.0% |
| 2000 | 1.05 million tonnes | -16.0% |
| 2001 | 1.17 million tonnes | +11.4% |
| 2002 | 1.19 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2003 | 1.25 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2004 | 1.29 million tonnes | +3.2% |
| 2005 | 970,000 tonnes | -24.8% |
| 2006 | 1.92 million tonnes | +97.9% |
| 2007 | 2.28 million tonnes | +18.8% |
| 2008 | 2.90 million tonnes | +27.2% |
| 2009 | 3.43 million tonnes | +18.3% |
| 2010 | 3.62 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 2011 | 3.99 million tonnes | +10.2% |
| 2012 | 5.48 million tonnes | +37.3% |
| 2013 | 6.64 million tonnes | +21.2% |
| 2014 | 6.29 million tonnes | -5.3% |
| 2015 | 5.80 million tonnes | -7.8% |
| 2016 | 5.47 million tonnes | -5.7% |
| 2017 | 5.69 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 2018 | 5.58 million tonnes | -1.9% |
| 2019 | 6.26 million tonnes | +12.2% |
| 2020 | 5.28 million tonnes | -15.7% |
| 2021 | 6.39 million tonnes | +21.0% |
| 2022 | 6.61 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 2023 | 7.67 million tonnes | +16.0% |
Angola compared with similar countries
- Angola's 7.67 million tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 630,000 tonnes, 12.2× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Angola's 7.67 million tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 170,000 tonnes, 45.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 776,000 tonnes | 510,000 tonnes | 1.25 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.75 million tonnes | 970,000 tonnes | 3.43 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.48 million tonnes | 3.62 million tonnes | 6.64 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.49 million tonnes | 5.28 million tonnes | 7.67 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Angola
More climate change data for Angola
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 42.42 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 13,873 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4,998 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 8,875 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 18.86 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 316.97 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 694.89 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 496.27 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 198.62 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1.87 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions by sector in Angola?
- Co₂ emissions by sector in Angola was 7.67 million tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions by sector recorded in Angola?
- The highest recorded value was 7.67 million tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by sector recorded in Angola?
- The lowest recorded value was 510,000 tonnes in 1993.
- How does Angola rank for co₂ emissions by sector?
- Angola ranks 43rd out of 187 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions by sector rising or falling in Angola?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Angola data come from?
- The figures come from Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions by sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Emissions are measured in tonnes.