CO₂ emissions by sector in Gabon
Gabon: CO₂ emissions by sector was 150,000 tonnes in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
150,000 tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
135th
of 187 countries
All-time high
330,000 tonnes
in 2013
All-time low
120,000 tonnes
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions by sector in Gabon, 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 Gabon stood at 150,000 tonnes.
The figure is down 54.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by sector in Gabon peaked at 330,000 tonnes in 2013 and was at its lowest, 120,000 tonnes, in 1990.
That places Gabon 135th out of 187 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 34 years of available data.
CO₂ emissions by sector in Gabon, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 120,000 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 129,999 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 1992 | 129,999 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 129,999 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 170,000 tonnes | +30.8% |
| 1995 | 170,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 180,000 tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1997 | 180,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 170,000 tonnes | -5.6% |
| 1999 | 170,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 150,000 tonnes | -11.8% |
| 2001 | 150,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 170,000 tonnes | +13.3% |
| 2003 | 160,000 tonnes | -5.9% |
| 2004 | 160,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 170,000 tonnes | +6.2% |
| 2006 | 170,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 190,000 tonnes | +11.8% |
| 2008 | 190,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 200,000 tonnes | +5.3% |
| 2010 | 270,000 tonnes | +35.0% |
| 2011 | 290,000 tonnes | +7.4% |
| 2012 | 310,000 tonnes | +6.9% |
| 2013 | 330,000 tonnes | +6.5% |
| 2014 | 310,000 tonnes | -6.1% |
| 2015 | 310,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 310,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 210,000 tonnes | -32.3% |
| 2018 | 210,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 210,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 170,000 tonnes | -19.0% |
| 2021 | 150,000 tonnes | -11.8% |
| 2022 | 150,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 150,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
Gabon compared with similar countries
- Gabon's 150,000 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.35 million tonnes, 11% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Gabon's 150,000 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 170,000 tonnes, 88% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 155,000 tonnes | 120,000 tonnes | 180,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 171,000 tonnes | 150,000 tonnes | 200,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 276,000 tonnes | 210,000 tonnes | 330,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 155,000 tonnes | 150,000 tonnes | 170,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
- 132 Belize 170,000 tonnes compare
- 132 Madagascar 170,000 tonnes compare
- 134 Mozambique 160,000 tonnes compare
- 136 Lesotho 140,000 tonnes compare
- 136 North Macedonia 140,000 tonnes compare
- 138 Uganda 129,999 tonnes compare
More climate change data for Gabon
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 1.51 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 241.41 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 126.48 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 114.93 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.4773 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 4.1 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 17.66 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 13.49 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 4.17 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.0509 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions by sector in Gabon?
- Co₂ emissions by sector in Gabon was 150,000 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 Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 330,000 tonnes in 2013.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by sector recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 120,000 tonnes in 1990.
- How does Gabon rank for co₂ emissions by sector?
- Gabon ranks 135th out of 187 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions by sector rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 54.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Gabon 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.