Co emissions embedded in global trade in Ghana
Ghana: Co emissions embedded in global trade was 6.24 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Co emissions embedded in global trade in Ghana, 1990–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co emissions embedded in global trade in Ghana is 6.24 million, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 0.6% on the previous year and down 31.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co emissions embedded in global trade in Ghana peaked at 9.88 million in 2012 and was at its lowest, 1.01 million, in 1990.
That places Ghana 53rd out of 120 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.
Co emissions embedded in global trade in Ghana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.01 million | — |
| 1991 | 1.04 million | +2.6% |
| 1992 | 1.11 million | +6.9% |
| 1993 | 1.08 million | -2.2% |
| 1994 | 1.12 million | +3.4% |
| 1995 | 1.20 million | +7.5% |
| 1996 | 1.95 million | +62.3% |
| 1997 | 6.51 million | +233.1% |
| 1998 | 3.90 million | -40.1% |
| 1999 | 2.62 million | -32.8% |
| 2000 | 2.16 million | -17.5% |
| 2001 | 2.26 million | +4.7% |
| 2002 | 1.67 million | -26.3% |
| 2003 | 3.35 million | +101.1% |
| 2004 | 3.46 million | +3.2% |
| 2005 | 4.68 million | +35.3% |
| 2006 | 4.35 million | -7.0% |
| 2007 | 5.20 million | +19.7% |
| 2008 | 6.09 million | +17.0% |
| 2009 | 5.66 million | -7.1% |
| 2010 | 5.75 million | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 8.16 million | +42.0% |
| 2012 | 9.88 million | +21.0% |
| 2013 | 9.09 million | -8.0% |
| 2014 | 8.61 million | -5.2% |
| 2015 | 8.23 million | -4.5% |
| 2016 | 7.95 million | -3.4% |
| 2017 | 7.80 million | -1.9% |
| 2018 | 6.41 million | -17.8% |
| 2019 | 5.45 million | -15.0% |
| 2020 | 4.80 million | -11.9% |
| 2021 | 6.14 million | +27.9% |
| 2022 | 6.20 million | +1.1% |
| 2023 | 6.24 million | +0.6% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 6.24 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.98 million, 2.1× the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 6.24 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.33 million, 1.9× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Co emissions embedded in global trade in Ghana changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | +233.1% | 1.95 million | 6.51 million |
| 2003 | +101.1% | 1.67 million | 3.35 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.15 million | 1.01 million | 6.51 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.89 million | 1.67 million | 6.09 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.73 million | 5.45 million | 9.88 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.84 million | 4.80 million | 6.24 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
More climate change data for Ghana
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 63.84 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 6,671 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,693 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3,979 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 10.16 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 142.09 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,417 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 670.16 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 746.8 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 2.53 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co emissions embedded in global trade in Ghana?
- Co emissions embedded in global trade in Ghana was 6.24 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co emissions embedded in global trade recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 9.88 million in 2012.
- What is the lowest co emissions embedded in global trade recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.01 million in 1990.
- How does Ghana rank for co emissions embedded in global trade?
- Ghana ranks 53rd out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co emissions embedded in global trade rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Co emissions embedded in global trade. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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