Co2 emissions and gdp in Zambia
Zambia: Co2 emissions and gdp was 82.01 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
82.01 billion
Change on year
up 3.8%
World rank
104th
of 198 countries
All-time high
82.01 billion
in 2025
All-time low
18.10 billion
in 1994
Years of data
36
1990–2025
Co2 emissions and gdp in Zambia, 1990–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, co2 emissions and gdp in Zambia stood at 82.01 billion. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
The figure is up 3.8% on the previous year and up 39.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 emissions and gdp in Zambia peaked at 82.01 billion in 2025 and was at its lowest, 18.10 billion, in 1994.
Zambia ranks 104th of 198 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 and gdp in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 18.88 billion | — |
| 1991 | 18.88 billion | -0.0% |
| 1992 | 18.55 billion | -1.7% |
| 1993 | 19.81 billion | +6.8% |
| 1994 | 18.10 billion | -8.6% |
| 1995 | 18.63 billion | +2.9% |
| 1996 | 19.78 billion | +6.2% |
| 1997 | 20.54 billion | +3.8% |
| 1998 | 20.46 billion | -0.4% |
| 1999 | 21.41 billion | +4.7% |
| 2000 | 22.24 billion | +3.9% |
| 2001 | 23.43 billion | +5.3% |
| 2002 | 24.48 billion | +4.5% |
| 2003 | 26.18 billion | +6.9% |
| 2004 | 28.02 billion | +7.0% |
| 2005 | 30.05 billion | +7.2% |
| 2006 | 32.43 billion | +7.9% |
| 2007 | 35.14 billion | +8.4% |
| 2008 | 37.87 billion | +7.8% |
| 2009 | 41.36 billion | +9.2% |
| 2010 | 45.62 billion | +10.3% |
| 2011 | 48.16 billion | +5.6% |
| 2012 | 51.82 billion | +7.6% |
| 2013 | 54.44 billion | +5.1% |
| 2014 | 56.99 billion | +4.7% |
| 2015 | 58.66 billion | +2.9% |
| 2016 | 60.86 billion | +3.8% |
| 2017 | 63.01 billion | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 65.55 billion | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 66.49 billion | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 64.64 billion | -2.8% |
| 2021 | 68.67 billion | +6.2% |
| 2022 | 72.25 billion | +5.2% |
| 2023 | 76.13 billion | +5.4% |
| 2024 | 79.04 billion | +3.8% |
| 2025 | 82.01 billion | +3.8% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 82.01 billion is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 66.76 billion, 1.2× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 82.01 billion is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 51.77 billion, 1.6× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 19.50 billion | 18.10 billion | 21.41 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 30.12 billion | 22.24 billion | 41.36 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 57.16 billion | 45.62 billion | 66.49 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 73.79 billion | 64.64 billion | 82.01 billion | 6 |
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More climate change data for Zambia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 303.19 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 7,547 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,795 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 4,752 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 10.55 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 169.71 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 2,153 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,033 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 120.21 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 7.67 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co2 emissions and gdp in Zambia?
- Co2 emissions and gdp in Zambia was 82.01 billion in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co2 emissions and gdp recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 82.01 billion in 2025.
- What is the lowest co2 emissions and gdp recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.10 billion in 1994.
- How does Zambia rank for co2 emissions and gdp?
- Zambia ranks 104th out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
- Is co2 emissions and gdp rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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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