CO₂ emissions by sector in Chad
Chad: CO₂ emissions by sector was 360,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
360,000 tonnes
Change on year
up 2.9%
World rank
119th
of 187 countries
All-time high
360,000 tonnes
in 2023
All-time low
40,000 tonnes
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions by sector in Chad, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Chad recorded 360,000 tonnes for co₂ emissions by sector in 2023. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
The figure is up 2.9% on the previous year and up 200.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by sector in Chad peaked at 360,000 tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 40,000 tonnes, in 1990.
Chad ranks 119th of 187 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.
CO₂ emissions by sector in Chad, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 40,000 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 50,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 2000 | 70,000 tonnes | +40.0% |
| 2001 | 70,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 60,000 tonnes | -14.3% |
| 2003 | 60,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 60,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 60,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 60,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 60,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 70,000 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 2009 | 70,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 70,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 80,000 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 2012 | 110,000 tonnes | +37.5% |
| 2013 | 120,000 tonnes | +9.1% |
| 2014 | 110,000 tonnes | -8.3% |
| 2015 | 110,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 100,000 tonnes | -9.1% |
| 2017 | 80,000 tonnes | -20.0% |
| 2018 | 100,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 2019 | 210,000 tonnes | +110.0% |
| 2020 | 310,000 tonnes | +47.6% |
| 2021 | 330,000 tonnes | +6.5% |
| 2022 | 350,000 tonnes | +6.1% |
| 2023 | 360,000 tonnes | +2.9% |
Chad compared with similar countries
- Chad's 360,000 tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 165,000 tonnes, 2.2× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Chad's 360,000 tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 170,000 tonnes, 2.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 41,000 tonnes | 40,000 tonnes | 50,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 64,000 tonnes | 60,000 tonnes | 70,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 109,000 tonnes | 70,000 tonnes | 210,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 337,500 tonnes | 310,000 tonnes | 360,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Chad
More climate change data for Chad
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 24.82 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 51,920 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 15,959 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 35,960 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 60.22 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1,284 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 675.44 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 403.7 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 271.74 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1.52 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions by sector in Chad?
- Co₂ emissions by sector in Chad was 360,000 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 Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 360,000 tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by sector recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 40,000 tonnes in 1990.
- How does Chad rank for co₂ emissions by sector?
- Chad ranks 119th out of 187 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions by sector rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is up 200.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chad 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.