CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Kenya
Kenya: CO₂ emissions embedded in trade was 13.79 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
13.79 million tonnes
Change on year
down 1.4%
World rank
34th
of 120 countries
All-time high
15.92 million tonnes
in 2014
All-time low
874,145 tonnes
in 1993
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Kenya, 1990–2023
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Kenya stood at 13.79 million tonnes.
That represents a change of down 1.4% on the previous year and up 7.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Kenya peaked at 15.92 million tonnes in 2014 and was at its lowest, 874,145 tonnes, in 1993.
Kenya ranks 34th of 120 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 embedded in trade in Kenya, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.03 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 1.25 million tonnes | +21.1% |
| 1992 | 1.27 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1993 | 874,145 tonnes | -31.4% |
| 1994 | 1.15 million tonnes | +31.1% |
| 1995 | 1.38 million tonnes | +20.6% |
| 1996 | 986,473 tonnes | -28.6% |
| 1997 | 2.00 million tonnes | +103.0% |
| 1998 | 1.88 million tonnes | -6.3% |
| 1999 | 1.40 million tonnes | -25.3% |
| 2000 | 1.79 million tonnes | +27.4% |
| 2001 | 3.47 million tonnes | +94.0% |
| 2002 | 2.56 million tonnes | -26.2% |
| 2003 | 3.70 million tonnes | +44.8% |
| 2004 | 2.71 million tonnes | -26.8% |
| 2005 | 3.84 million tonnes | +41.6% |
| 2006 | 4.49 million tonnes | +16.9% |
| 2007 | 5.36 million tonnes | +19.3% |
| 2008 | 5.91 million tonnes | +10.3% |
| 2009 | 5.63 million tonnes | -4.8% |
| 2010 | 5.95 million tonnes | +5.7% |
| 2011 | 7.64 million tonnes | +28.4% |
| 2012 | 9.58 million tonnes | +25.5% |
| 2013 | 12.86 million tonnes | +34.1% |
| 2014 | 15.92 million tonnes | +23.8% |
| 2015 | 13.08 million tonnes | -17.8% |
| 2016 | 12.42 million tonnes | -5.0% |
| 2017 | 11.33 million tonnes | -8.8% |
| 2018 | 12.19 million tonnes | +7.7% |
| 2019 | 12.04 million tonnes | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 11.25 million tonnes | -6.6% |
| 2021 | 12.95 million tonnes | +15.1% |
| 2022 | 13.98 million tonnes | +8.0% |
| 2023 | 13.79 million tonnes | -1.4% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 13.79 million tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.98 million tonnes, 4.6× the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 13.79 million tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.33 million tonnes, 4.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.32 million tonnes | 874,145 tonnes | 2.00 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.95 million tonnes | 1.79 million tonnes | 5.91 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.30 million tonnes | 5.95 million tonnes | 15.92 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.99 million tonnes | 11.25 million tonnes | 13.98 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
More climate change data for Kenya
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 50,641 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 16,186 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 34,454 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 61.08 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1,231 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 2,372 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,116 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 255.67 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 7.99 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Kenya?
- Co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Kenya was 13.79 million tonnes in 2023, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions embedded in trade recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 15.92 million tonnes in 2014.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions embedded in trade recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 874,145 tonnes in 1993.
- How does Kenya rank for co₂ emissions embedded in trade?
- Kenya ranks 34th out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions embedded in trade rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions embedded in trade. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual net carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions embedded in trade, measured in tonnes.