CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: CO₂ emissions embedded in trade was 1.88 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Zimbabwe, 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 Zimbabwe is 1.88 million tonnes, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 35.9% on the previous year and up 366.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Zimbabwe peaked at 2.65 million tonnes in 2016 and was at its lowest, -5.78 million tonnes, in 1999.
Zimbabwe ranks 80th 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 Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | -2.66 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | -2.77 million tonnes | +4.1% |
| 1992 | -3.29 million tonnes | +18.5% |
| 1993 | -3.88 million tonnes | +18.0% |
| 1994 | -4.72 million tonnes | +21.8% |
| 1995 | -4.27 million tonnes | -9.7% |
| 1996 | -4.19 million tonnes | -1.8% |
| 1997 | -3.59 million tonnes | -14.2% |
| 1998 | -4.33 million tonnes | +20.5% |
| 1999 | -5.78 million tonnes | +33.4% |
| 2000 | -1.84 million tonnes | -68.2% |
| 2001 | -1.01 million tonnes | -45.2% |
| 2002 | 183,335 tonnes | -118.2% |
| 2003 | 1.89 million tonnes | +928.2% |
| 2004 | 982,767 tonnes | -47.9% |
| 2005 | 819,689 tonnes | -16.6% |
| 2006 | 758,444 tonnes | -7.5% |
| 2007 | 1.04 million tonnes | +37.0% |
| 2008 | 2.30 million tonnes | +121.7% |
| 2009 | 1.10 million tonnes | -52.2% |
| 2010 | 165,550 tonnes | -85.0% |
| 2011 | -366,484 tonnes | -321.4% |
| 2012 | 437,367 tonnes | -219.3% |
| 2013 | 402,221 tonnes | -8.0% |
| 2014 | 866,165 tonnes | +115.3% |
| 2015 | 1.30 million tonnes | +49.6% |
| 2016 | 2.65 million tonnes | +104.6% |
| 2017 | 1.22 million tonnes | -53.9% |
| 2018 | 1.14 million tonnes | -6.5% |
| 2019 | 1.36 million tonnes | +19.1% |
| 2020 | 1.99 million tonnes | +46.4% |
| 2021 | 2.14 million tonnes | +7.3% |
| 2022 | 1.38 million tonnes | -35.4% |
| 2023 | 1.88 million tonnes | +35.9% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 1.88 million tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.98 million tonnes, 63% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 1.88 million tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.33 million tonnes, 56% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Zimbabwe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +928.2% | 183,335 tonnes | 1.89 million tonnes |
| 2011 | -321.4% | 165,550 tonnes | -366,484 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -3.95 million tonnes | -5.78 million tonnes | -2.66 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 623,216 tonnes | -1.84 million tonnes | 2.30 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 917,431 tonnes | -366,484 tonnes | 2.65 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.85 million tonnes | 1.38 million tonnes | 2.14 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More climate change data for Zimbabwe
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 17,716 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 5,805 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 11,912 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 21.9 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 425.42 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,345 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions 5.08 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Zimbabwe?
- Co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Zimbabwe was 1.88 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 2.65 million tonnes in 2016.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions embedded in trade recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.78 million tonnes in 1999.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for co₂ emissions embedded in trade?
- Zimbabwe ranks 80th out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions embedded in trade rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 366.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.