CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Senegal
Senegal: CO₂ emissions embedded in trade was 4.95 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
4.95 million tonnes
Change on year
up 0.5%
World rank
63rd
of 120 countries
All-time high
5.19 million tonnes
in 2018
All-time low
275,394 tonnes
in 1994
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Senegal, 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 Senegal stood at 4.95 million tonnes.
The figure is up 0.5% on the previous year and up 62.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Senegal peaked at 5.19 million tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 275,394 tonnes, in 1994.
That places Senegal 63rd 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 Senegal, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 351,239 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 355,834 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1992 | 419,427 tonnes | +17.9% |
| 1993 | 409,912 tonnes | -2.3% |
| 1994 | 275,394 tonnes | -32.8% |
| 1995 | 453,607 tonnes | +64.7% |
| 1996 | 786,456 tonnes | +73.4% |
| 1997 | 776,579 tonnes | -1.3% |
| 1998 | 709,135 tonnes | -8.7% |
| 1999 | 855,714 tonnes | +20.7% |
| 2000 | 1.20 million tonnes | +39.9% |
| 2001 | 870,118 tonnes | -27.3% |
| 2002 | 1.12 million tonnes | +28.8% |
| 2003 | 1.02 million tonnes | -8.7% |
| 2004 | 1.11 million tonnes | +8.9% |
| 2005 | 1.45 million tonnes | +30.6% |
| 2006 | 1.79 million tonnes | +23.2% |
| 2007 | 2.16 million tonnes | +20.3% |
| 2008 | 2.52 million tonnes | +17.0% |
| 2009 | 1.37 million tonnes | -45.8% |
| 2010 | 978,315 tonnes | -28.5% |
| 2011 | 1.93 million tonnes | +96.9% |
| 2012 | 2.45 million tonnes | +27.4% |
| 2013 | 3.06 million tonnes | +24.6% |
| 2014 | 3.72 million tonnes | +21.7% |
| 2015 | 3.44 million tonnes | -7.6% |
| 2016 | 4.36 million tonnes | +26.8% |
| 2017 | 4.38 million tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 5.19 million tonnes | +18.4% |
| 2019 | 4.46 million tonnes | -13.9% |
| 2020 | 4.78 million tonnes | +7.1% |
| 2021 | 5.16 million tonnes | +7.9% |
| 2022 | 4.93 million tonnes | -4.5% |
| 2023 | 4.95 million tonnes | +0.5% |
Senegal compared with similar countries
- Senegal's 4.95 million tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.98 million tonnes, 1.7× the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Senegal's 4.95 million tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.33 million tonnes, 1.5× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 539,330 tonnes | 275,394 tonnes | 855,714 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.46 million tonnes | 870,118 tonnes | 2.52 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.40 million tonnes | 978,315 tonnes | 5.19 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.95 million tonnes | 4.78 million tonnes | 5.16 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Senegal
More climate change data for Senegal
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 52.87 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 14,177 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4,966 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 9,211 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 18.74 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 328.96 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,197 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 536.47 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 660.78 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 2.02 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Senegal?
- Co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Senegal was 4.95 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 Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 5.19 million tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions embedded in trade recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 275,394 tonnes in 1994.
- How does Senegal rank for co₂ emissions embedded in trade?
- Senegal ranks 63rd out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions embedded in trade rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Senegal 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.