CO₂ emissions by sector in Djibouti
Djibouti: CO₂ emissions by sector was 70,000 tonnes in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
70,000 tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
153rd
of 187 countries
All-time high
140,000 tonnes
in 2012
All-time low
60,000 tonnes
in 2020
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions by sector in Djibouti, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co₂ emissions by sector in Djibouti is 70,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 12.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by sector in Djibouti peaked at 140,000 tonnes in 2012 and was at its lowest, 60,000 tonnes, in 2020.
Djibouti ranks 153rd of 187 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 34 years of available data.
CO₂ emissions by sector in Djibouti, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 90,000 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 90,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 90,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 90,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 90,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 90,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 90,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 100,000 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1998 | 100,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 100,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 120,000 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 2001 | 120,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 120,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 120,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 120,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 110,000 tonnes | -8.3% |
| 2006 | 110,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 110,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 100,000 tonnes | -9.1% |
| 2009 | 110,000 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 2010 | 110,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 110,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 140,000 tonnes | +27.3% |
| 2013 | 80,000 tonnes | -42.9% |
| 2014 | 80,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 80,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 70,000 tonnes | -12.5% |
| 2017 | 70,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 70,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 80,000 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 2020 | 60,000 tonnes | -25.0% |
| 2021 | 80,000 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 2022 | 70,000 tonnes | -12.5% |
| 2023 | 70,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
Djibouti compared with similar countries
- Djibouti's 70,000 tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 630,000 tonnes, 11% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Djibouti's 70,000 tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4.85 million tonnes, 1% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 93,000 tonnes | 90,000 tonnes | 100,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 114,000 tonnes | 100,000 tonnes | 120,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 89,000 tonnes | 70,000 tonnes | 140,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 70,000 tonnes | 60,000 tonnes | 80,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Djibouti
More climate change data for Djibouti
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 52,377 kg (2023)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 915.92 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 274.14 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 641.78 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1.03 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 22.92 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 0.424 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 0.424 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 0 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.0016 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions by sector in Djibouti?
- Co₂ emissions by sector in Djibouti was 70,000 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 Djibouti?
- The highest recorded value was 140,000 tonnes in 2012.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by sector recorded in Djibouti?
- The lowest recorded value was 60,000 tonnes in 2020.
- How does Djibouti rank for co₂ emissions by sector?
- Djibouti ranks 153rd out of 187 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions by sector rising or falling in Djibouti?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Djibouti 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.