CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Tanzania
Tanzania: CO₂ emissions embedded in trade was 5.48 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
5.48 million tonnes
Change on year
down 10.2%
World rank
60th
of 120 countries
All-time high
8.58 million tonnes
in 2014
All-time low
778,145 tonnes
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Tanzania, 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 Tanzania is 5.48 million tonnes, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 10.2% on the previous year and down 35.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Tanzania peaked at 8.58 million tonnes in 2014 and was at its lowest, 778,145 tonnes, in 1990.
Tanzania ranks 60th 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 Tanzania, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 778,145 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 850,200 tonnes | +9.3% |
| 1992 | 874,375 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1993 | 818,688 tonnes | -6.4% |
| 1994 | 925,496 tonnes | +13.0% |
| 1995 | 849,604 tonnes | -8.2% |
| 1996 | 849,035 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1997 | 938,170 tonnes | +10.5% |
| 1998 | 1.14 million tonnes | +21.2% |
| 1999 | 1.30 million tonnes | +14.0% |
| 2000 | 2.42 million tonnes | +87.0% |
| 2001 | 2.69 million tonnes | +11.0% |
| 2002 | 2.65 million tonnes | -1.7% |
| 2003 | 2.31 million tonnes | -12.7% |
| 2004 | 2.39 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 2005 | 3.05 million tonnes | +27.6% |
| 2006 | 2.42 million tonnes | -20.7% |
| 2007 | 3.11 million tonnes | +28.7% |
| 2008 | 5.23 million tonnes | +68.3% |
| 2009 | 3.62 million tonnes | -30.8% |
| 2010 | 3.45 million tonnes | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 5.01 million tonnes | +44.9% |
| 2012 | 4.54 million tonnes | -9.4% |
| 2013 | 8.47 million tonnes | +86.8% |
| 2014 | 8.58 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 7.92 million tonnes | -7.6% |
| 2016 | 5.74 million tonnes | -27.5% |
| 2017 | 4.84 million tonnes | -15.7% |
| 2018 | 5.93 million tonnes | +22.5% |
| 2019 | 5.07 million tonnes | -14.5% |
| 2020 | 5.49 million tonnes | +8.3% |
| 2021 | 6.29 million tonnes | +14.5% |
| 2022 | 6.10 million tonnes | -3.0% |
| 2023 | 5.48 million tonnes | -10.2% |
Tanzania compared with similar countries
- Tanzania's 5.48 million tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.98 million tonnes, 1.8× the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Tanzania's 5.48 million tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.33 million tonnes, 1.6× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 931,808 tonnes | 778,145 tonnes | 1.30 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.99 million tonnes | 2.31 million tonnes | 5.23 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.96 million tonnes | 3.45 million tonnes | 8.58 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.84 million tonnes | 5.48 million tonnes | 6.29 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Tanzania
More climate change data for Tanzania
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.6683 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.3295 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.5126 °C (2026)
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 2.6% (2100)
- Population, total, annual growth rate 2.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, total, per unit of GDP 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban population, annual growth rate 4.93 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban population, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban population, per capita 0.3688 units per person (2025)
- Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate -140.91 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Tanzania?
- Co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Tanzania was 5.48 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 Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 8.58 million tonnes in 2014.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions embedded in trade recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 778,145 tonnes in 1990.
- How does Tanzania rank for co₂ emissions embedded in trade?
- Tanzania ranks 60th out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions embedded in trade rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania 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.