CO₂ emissions by sector in Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire: CO₂ emissions by sector was 1.98 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.98 million tonnes
Change on year
up 17.9%
World rank
73rd
of 187 countries
All-time high
1.98 million tonnes
in 2023
All-time low
390,000 tonnes
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions by sector in Cote d'Ivoire, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Cote d'Ivoire recorded 1.98 million tonnes for co₂ emissions by sector in 2023. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
The figure is up 17.9% on the previous year and up 147.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by sector in Cote d'Ivoire peaked at 1.98 million tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 390,000 tonnes, in 1990.
That places Cote d'Ivoire 73rd 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 Cote d'Ivoire, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 390,000 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 420,000 tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1992 | 400,000 tonnes | -4.8% |
| 1993 | 390,000 tonnes | -2.5% |
| 1994 | 390,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 410,000 tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1996 | 460,000 tonnes | +12.2% |
| 1997 | 490,000 tonnes | +6.5% |
| 1998 | 490,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 560,000 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 2000 | 570,000 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2001 | 519,999 tonnes | -8.8% |
| 2002 | 590,000 tonnes | +13.5% |
| 2003 | 530,000 tonnes | -10.2% |
| 2004 | 580,000 tonnes | +9.4% |
| 2005 | 580,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 610,000 tonnes | +5.2% |
| 2007 | 500,000 tonnes | -18.0% |
| 2008 | 720,000 tonnes | +44.0% |
| 2009 | 580,000 tonnes | -19.4% |
| 2010 | 640,000 tonnes | +10.3% |
| 2011 | 450,000 tonnes | -29.7% |
| 2012 | 580,000 tonnes | +28.9% |
| 2013 | 800,000 tonnes | +37.9% |
| 2014 | 780,000 tonnes | -2.5% |
| 2015 | 760,000 tonnes | -2.6% |
| 2016 | 880,000 tonnes | +15.8% |
| 2017 | 1.03 million tonnes | +17.0% |
| 2018 | 1.09 million tonnes | +5.8% |
| 2019 | 1.14 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 2020 | 1.28 million tonnes | +12.3% |
| 2021 | 1.49 million tonnes | +16.4% |
| 2022 | 1.68 million tonnes | +12.8% |
| 2023 | 1.98 million tonnes | +17.9% |
Cote d'Ivoire compared with similar countries
- Cote d'Ivoire's 1.98 million tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 630,000 tonnes, 3.1× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Cote d'Ivoire's 1.98 million tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 170,000 tonnes, 11.6× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 440,000 tonnes | 390,000 tonnes | 560,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 578,000 tonnes | 500,000 tonnes | 720,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 815,000 tonnes | 450,000 tonnes | 1.14 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.61 million tonnes | 1.28 million tonnes | 1.98 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Cote d'Ivoire
More climate change data for Cote d'Ivoire
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 4,804 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,995 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,809 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 7.53 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 100.31 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,315 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 608.71 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 706.45 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 2.3 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 25.23 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions by sector in Cote d'Ivoire?
- Co₂ emissions by sector in Cote d'Ivoire was 1.98 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 Cote d'Ivoire?
- The highest recorded value was 1.98 million tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by sector recorded in Cote d'Ivoire?
- The lowest recorded value was 390,000 tonnes in 1990.
- How does Cote d'Ivoire rank for co₂ emissions by sector?
- Cote d'Ivoire ranks 73rd out of 187 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions by sector rising or falling in Cote d'Ivoire?
- Over the last ten years it is up 147.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cote d'Ivoire 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.