Co2 emissions and gdp in Uganda
Uganda: Co2 emissions and gdp was 153.15 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
153.15 billion
Change on year
up 6.3%
World rank
83rd
of 198 countries
All-time high
153.15 billion
in 2025
All-time low
18.98 billion
in 1990
Years of data
36
1990–2025
Co2 emissions and gdp in Uganda, 1990–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, co2 emissions and gdp in Uganda stood at 153.15 billion. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
That represents a change of up 6.3% on the previous year and up 61.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 emissions and gdp in Uganda peaked at 153.15 billion in 2025 and was at its lowest, 18.98 billion, in 1990.
That places Uganda 83rd out of 198 countries with data for 2025, 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 and gdp in Uganda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 18.98 billion | — |
| 1991 | 20.03 billion | +5.6% |
| 1992 | 20.71 billion | +3.4% |
| 1993 | 22.44 billion | +8.3% |
| 1994 | 23.88 billion | +6.4% |
| 1995 | 26.63 billion | +11.5% |
| 1996 | 29.04 billion | +9.1% |
| 1997 | 30.52 billion | +5.1% |
| 1998 | 32.02 billion | +4.9% |
| 1999 | 34.60 billion | +8.1% |
| 2000 | 35.69 billion | +3.1% |
| 2001 | 37.54 billion | +5.2% |
| 2002 | 40.82 billion | +8.7% |
| 2003 | 43.46 billion | +6.5% |
| 2004 | 46.42 billion | +6.8% |
| 2005 | 49.36 billion | +6.3% |
| 2006 | 54.68 billion | +10.8% |
| 2007 | 59.28 billion | +8.4% |
| 2008 | 64.44 billion | +8.7% |
| 2009 | 68.82 billion | +6.8% |
| 2010 | 72.70 billion | +5.6% |
| 2011 | 79.53 billion | +9.4% |
| 2012 | 82.58 billion | +3.8% |
| 2013 | 85.55 billion | +3.6% |
| 2014 | 89.92 billion | +5.1% |
| 2015 | 94.58 billion | +5.2% |
| 2016 | 99.10 billion | +4.8% |
| 2017 | 102.20 billion | +3.1% |
| 2018 | 108.65 billion | +6.3% |
| 2019 | 115.64 billion | +6.4% |
| 2020 | 119.06 billion | +3.0% |
| 2021 | 123.27 billion | +3.5% |
| 2022 | 128.92 billion | +4.6% |
| 2023 | 135.80 billion | +5.3% |
| 2024 | 144.03 billion | +6.1% |
| 2025 | 153.15 billion | +6.3% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 153.15 billion is above the median for low income countries, which is 51.94 billion, 2.9× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 153.15 billion is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 51.77 billion, 3.0× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 25.89 billion | 18.98 billion | 34.60 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 50.05 billion | 35.69 billion | 68.82 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 93.05 billion | 72.70 billion | 115.64 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 134.04 billion | 119.06 billion | 153.15 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
More climate change data for Uganda
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 22.78 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 27,987 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 10,431 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 17,556 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 39.36 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 627.02 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,448 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 756.87 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 691.37 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 2.86 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co2 emissions and gdp in Uganda?
- Co2 emissions and gdp in Uganda was 153.15 billion in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co2 emissions and gdp recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 153.15 billion in 2025.
- What is the lowest co2 emissions and gdp recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.98 billion in 1990.
- How does Uganda rank for co2 emissions and gdp?
- Uganda ranks 83rd out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
- Is co2 emissions and gdp rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 61.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Co2 emissions and gdp. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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