Co2 emissions by fuel line in Benin
Benin: Co2 emissions by fuel line was 4.94 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.94 million
Change on year
up 3.9%
World rank
116th
of 215 countries
All-time high
5.24 million
in 2018
All-time low
69,575
in 1951
Years of data
75
1950–2024
Co2 emissions by fuel line in Benin, 1950–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Benin recorded 4.94 million for co2 emissions by fuel line in 2024.
That represents a change of up 3.9% on the previous year and up 13.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 emissions by fuel line in Benin peaked at 5.24 million in 2018 and was at its lowest, 69,575, in 1951.
That places Benin 116th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, 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 by fuel line in Benin, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 111,722 | — |
| 1951 | 69,575 | -37.7% |
| 1952 | 84,842 | +21.9% |
| 1953 | 92,645 | +9.2% |
| 1954 | 109,747 | +18.5% |
| 1955 | 118,372 | +7.9% |
| 1956 | 135,943 | +14.8% |
| 1957 | 148,716 | +9.4% |
| 1958 | 124,576 | -16.2% |
| 1959 | 102,592 | -17.6% |
| 1960 | 161,216 | +57.1% |
| 1961 | 128,240 | -20.5% |
| 1962 | 135,568 | +5.7% |
| 1963 | 120,912 | -10.8% |
| 1964 | 142,896 | +18.2% |
| 1965 | 150,224 | +5.1% |
| 1966 | 113,584 | -24.4% |
| 1967 | 142,896 | +25.8% |
| 1968 | 153,888 | +7.7% |
| 1969 | 201,520 | +31.0% |
| 1970 | 282,128 | +40.0% |
| 1971 | 293,120 | +3.9% |
| 1972 | 388,384 | +32.5% |
| 1973 | 381,056 | -1.9% |
| 1974 | 406,704 | +6.7% |
| 1975 | 443,344 | +9.0% |
| 1976 | 260,144 | -41.3% |
| 1977 | 296,784 | +14.1% |
| 1978 | 362,736 | +22.2% |
| 1979 | 366,400 | +1.0% |
| 1980 | 373,728 | +2.0% |
| 1981 | 282,128 | -24.5% |
| 1982 | 333,424 | +18.2% |
| 1983 | 304,112 | -8.8% |
| 1984 | 351,744 | +15.7% |
| 1985 | 593,568 | +68.8% |
| 1986 | 534,944 | -9.9% |
| 1987 | 388,384 | -27.4% |
| 1988 | 454,336 | +17.0% |
| 1989 | 505,632 | +11.3% |
| 1990 | 505,632 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 545,936 | +8.0% |
| 1992 | 597,232 | +9.4% |
| 1993 | 729,136 | +22.1% |
| 1994 | 846,384 | +16.1% |
| 1995 | 875,696 | +3.5% |
| 1996 | 1.12 million | +27.6% |
| 1997 | 1.15 million | +2.6% |
| 1998 | 1.11 million | -2.9% |
| 1999 | 1.46 million | +31.2% |
| 2000 | 1.47 million | +0.8% |
| 2001 | 1.69 million | +14.7% |
| 2002 | 1.95 million | +15.6% |
| 2003 | 2.23 million | +14.1% |
| 2004 | 2.38 million | +6.9% |
| 2005 | 2.27 million | -4.8% |
| 2006 | 3.13 million | +37.8% |
| 2007 | 3.72 million | +19.0% |
| 2008 | 3.74 million | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 4.00 million | +7.1% |
| 2010 | 4.44 million | +10.9% |
| 2011 | 4.25 million | -4.3% |
| 2012 | 4.17 million | -1.9% |
| 2013 | 4.33 million | +4.0% |
| 2014 | 4.34 million | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 4.94 million | +13.9% |
| 2016 | 4.91 million | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 5.06 million | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 5.24 million | +3.6% |
| 2019 | 4.53 million | -13.6% |
| 2020 | 4.55 million | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 4.71 million | +3.6% |
| 2022 | 4.97 million | +5.6% |
| 2023 | 4.76 million | -4.4% |
| 2024 | 4.94 million | +3.9% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 4.94 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.44 million, 91% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Benin's 4.94 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.02 million, 1.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 109,873 | 69,575 | 148,716 | 10 |
| 1960s | 145,094 | 113,584 | 201,520 | 10 |
| 1970s | 348,080 | 260,144 | 443,344 | 10 |
| 1980s | 412,200 | 282,128 | 593,568 | 10 |
| 1990s | 894,017 | 505,632 | 1.46 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.66 million | 1.47 million | 4.00 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.62 million | 4.17 million | 5.24 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.79 million | 4.55 million | 4.97 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Benin
- 113 Burkina Faso 5.31 million compare
- 114 Mauritania 5.23 million compare
- 115 Zambia 5.16 million compare
- 117 Zimbabwe 4.85 million compare
- 118 Democratic Republic of Congo 4.84 million compare
- 119 Palestine 4.78 million compare
More climate change data for Benin
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 1.33 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 6,760 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,583 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 4,177 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 9.75 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 149.17 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 457.08 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 256.1 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 200.98 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.9664 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co2 emissions by fuel line in Benin?
- Co2 emissions by fuel line in Benin was 4.94 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co2 emissions by fuel line recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 5.24 million in 2018.
- What is the lowest co2 emissions by fuel line recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 69,575 in 1951.
- How does Benin rank for co2 emissions by fuel line?
- Benin ranks 116th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co2 emissions by fuel line rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Co2 emissions by fuel line. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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