Co2 emissions and gdp per capita in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Co2 emissions and gdp per capita was 3,095 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Co2 emissions and gdp per capita in Ethiopia, 1990–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co2 emissions and gdp per capita in Ethiopia is 3,095, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
That represents a change of up 7.0% on the previous year and up 58.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 emissions and gdp per capita in Ethiopia peaked at 3,095 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 680.84, in 1992.
That places Ethiopia 179th out of 198 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Co2 emissions and gdp per capita in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 874.35 | — |
| 1991 | 777.52 | -11.1% |
| 1992 | 680.84 | -12.4% |
| 1993 | 743.71 | +9.2% |
| 1994 | 741.18 | -0.3% |
| 1995 | 760.26 | +2.6% |
| 1996 | 826.99 | +8.8% |
| 1997 | 826 | -0.1% |
| 1998 | 772.79 | -6.4% |
| 1999 | 787.68 | +1.9% |
| 2000 | 810.27 | +2.9% |
| 2001 | 851.31 | +5.1% |
| 2002 | 838.3 | -1.5% |
| 2003 | 795.77 | -5.1% |
| 2004 | 877.12 | +10.2% |
| 2005 | 952.12 | +8.6% |
| 2006 | 1,025 | +7.6% |
| 2007 | 1,109 | +8.2% |
| 2008 | 1,194 | +7.6% |
| 2009 | 1,262 | +5.8% |
| 2010 | 1,381 | +9.4% |
| 2011 | 1,493 | +8.1% |
| 2012 | 1,577 | +5.6% |
| 2013 | 1,697 | +7.6% |
| 2014 | 1,821 | +7.3% |
| 2015 | 1,957 | +7.5% |
| 2016 | 2,085 | +6.5% |
| 2017 | 2,223 | +6.6% |
| 2018 | 2,311 | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 2,438 | +5.5% |
| 2020 | 2,517 | +3.2% |
| 2021 | 2,588 | +2.9% |
| 2022 | 2,656 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | 2,758 | +3.9% |
| 2024 | 2,892 | +4.9% |
| 2025 | 3,095 | +7.0% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 3,095 is above the median for low income countries, which is 1,964, 1.6× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 3,095 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3,781, 82% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 779.13 | 680.84 | 874.35 | 10 |
| 2000s | 971.5 | 795.77 | 1,262 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,898 | 1,381 | 2,438 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,751 | 2,517 | 3,095 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More climate change data for Ethiopia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 467.87 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 87,053 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 27,625 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 59,429 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 104.24 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2,122 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 5,042 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4,650 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 392.5 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 17.55 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co2 emissions and gdp per capita in Ethiopia?
- Co2 emissions and gdp per capita in Ethiopia was 3,095 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co2 emissions and gdp per capita recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 3,095 in 2025.
- What is the lowest co2 emissions and gdp per capita recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 680.84 in 1992.
- How does Ethiopia rank for co2 emissions and gdp per capita?
- Ethiopia ranks 179th out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
- Is co2 emissions and gdp per capita rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 58.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Co2 emissions and gdp per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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