CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Madagascar
Madagascar: CO₂ emissions embedded in trade was 1.97 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.97 million tonnes
Change on year
down 0.5%
World rank
79th
of 120 countries
All-time high
2.53 million tonnes
in 2008
All-time low
205,593 tonnes
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Madagascar, 1990–2023
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Madagascar is 1.97 million tonnes, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 0.5% on the previous year and up 9.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Madagascar peaked at 2.53 million tonnes in 2008 and was at its lowest, 205,593 tonnes, in 1990.
That places Madagascar 79th 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.
CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Madagascar, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 205,593 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 206,205 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1992 | 246,330 tonnes | +19.5% |
| 1993 | 280,678 tonnes | +13.9% |
| 1994 | 277,608 tonnes | -1.1% |
| 1995 | 250,048 tonnes | -9.9% |
| 1996 | 269,181 tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1997 | 208,281 tonnes | -22.6% |
| 1998 | 342,278 tonnes | +64.3% |
| 1999 | 509,479 tonnes | +48.8% |
| 2000 | 1.09 million tonnes | +113.9% |
| 2001 | 882,134 tonnes | -19.1% |
| 2002 | 1.26 million tonnes | +42.9% |
| 2003 | 1.25 million tonnes | -0.9% |
| 2004 | 1.09 million tonnes | -12.9% |
| 2005 | 1.27 million tonnes | +16.5% |
| 2006 | 1.05 million tonnes | -17.0% |
| 2007 | 1.22 million tonnes | +15.9% |
| 2008 | 2.53 million tonnes | +107.6% |
| 2009 | 2.04 million tonnes | -19.3% |
| 2010 | 1.41 million tonnes | -30.6% |
| 2011 | 1.30 million tonnes | -8.0% |
| 2012 | 1.16 million tonnes | -11.2% |
| 2013 | 1.80 million tonnes | +55.7% |
| 2014 | 1.86 million tonnes | +3.2% |
| 2015 | 1.53 million tonnes | -17.9% |
| 2016 | 1.81 million tonnes | +18.9% |
| 2017 | 1.92 million tonnes | +5.7% |
| 2018 | 1.67 million tonnes | -12.8% |
| 2019 | 1.61 million tonnes | -3.5% |
| 2020 | 1.80 million tonnes | +11.6% |
| 2021 | 1.95 million tonnes | +8.3% |
| 2022 | 1.98 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2023 | 1.97 million tonnes | -0.5% |
Madagascar compared with similar countries
- Madagascar's 1.97 million tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.97 million tonnes, 1.0× the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Madagascar's 1.97 million tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.33 million tonnes, 59% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 279,568 tonnes | 205,593 tonnes | 509,479 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.37 million tonnes | 882,134 tonnes | 2.53 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.61 million tonnes | 1.16 million tonnes | 1.92 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.93 million tonnes | 1.80 million tonnes | 1.98 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Madagascar
More climate change data for Madagascar
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 36.84 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 23,568 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 7,815 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 15,753 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 29.49 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 562.62 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 9,018 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 880.86 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 8,138 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 3.32 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Madagascar?
- Co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Madagascar was 1.97 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 Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 2.53 million tonnes in 2008.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions embedded in trade recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 205,593 tonnes in 1990.
- How does Madagascar rank for co₂ emissions embedded in trade?
- Madagascar ranks 79th out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions embedded in trade rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Madagascar 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.