CO₂ emissions by sector in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: CO₂ emissions by sector was 430,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
CO₂ emissions by sector in Burkina Faso, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Burkina Faso recorded 430,000 tonnes for co₂ emissions by sector in 2023. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.9% on the previous year and up 168.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by sector in Burkina Faso peaked at 430,000 tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 60,000 tonnes, in 1990.
That places Burkina Faso 115th out of 187 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
CO₂ emissions by sector in Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 60,000 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 60,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 60,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 60,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 70,000 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 1995 | 80,000 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 1996 | 90,000 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1997 | 100,000 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1998 | 100,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 110,000 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 2000 | 120,000 tonnes | +9.1% |
| 2001 | 120,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 129,999 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 2003 | 140,000 tonnes | +7.7% |
| 2004 | 120,000 tonnes | -14.3% |
| 2005 | 100,000 tonnes | -16.7% |
| 2006 | 120,000 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 2007 | 140,000 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 2008 | 150,000 tonnes | +7.1% |
| 2009 | 140,000 tonnes | -6.7% |
| 2010 | 90,000 tonnes | -35.7% |
| 2011 | 120,000 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 2012 | 180,000 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 2013 | 160,000 tonnes | -11.1% |
| 2014 | 170,000 tonnes | +6.2% |
| 2015 | 190,000 tonnes | +11.8% |
| 2016 | 220,000 tonnes | +15.8% |
| 2017 | 240,000 tonnes | +9.1% |
| 2018 | 270,000 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 2019 | 300,000 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 2020 | 370,000 tonnes | +23.3% |
| 2021 | 410,000 tonnes | +10.8% |
| 2022 | 410,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 430,000 tonnes | +4.9% |
Burkina Faso compared with similar countries
- Burkina Faso's 430,000 tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 165,000 tonnes, 2.6× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Burkina Faso's 430,000 tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 170,000 tonnes, 2.5× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 79,000 tonnes | 60,000 tonnes | 110,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 128,000 tonnes | 100,000 tonnes | 150,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 194,000 tonnes | 90,000 tonnes | 300,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 405,000 tonnes | 370,000 tonnes | 430,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Burkina Faso
More climate change data for Burkina Faso
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 118.69 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 29,986 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 10,729 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 19,257 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 40.49 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 687.74 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 3,646 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,267 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,379 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 4.78 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions by sector in Burkina Faso?
- Co₂ emissions by sector in Burkina Faso was 430,000 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 Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 430,000 tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by sector recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 60,000 tonnes in 1990.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for co₂ emissions by sector?
- Burkina Faso ranks 115th out of 187 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions by sector rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is up 168.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burkina Faso 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.