CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Benin
Benin: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry was 4.94 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.94 million tonnes
Change on year
up 3.9%
World rank
116th
of 215 countries
All-time high
5.24 million tonnes
in 2018
All-time low
69,575 tonnes
in 1951
Years of data
75
1950–2024
CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Benin, 1950–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Benin recorded 4.94 million tonnes for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry 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 or industry in Benin peaked at 5.24 million tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 69,575 tonnes, 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 or industry in Benin, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 111,722 tonnes | — |
| 1951 | 69,575 tonnes | -37.7% |
| 1952 | 84,842 tonnes | +21.9% |
| 1953 | 92,645 tonnes | +9.2% |
| 1954 | 109,747 tonnes | +18.5% |
| 1955 | 118,372 tonnes | +7.9% |
| 1956 | 135,943 tonnes | +14.8% |
| 1957 | 148,716 tonnes | +9.4% |
| 1958 | 124,576 tonnes | -16.2% |
| 1959 | 102,592 tonnes | -17.6% |
| 1960 | 161,216 tonnes | +57.1% |
| 1961 | 128,240 tonnes | -20.5% |
| 1962 | 135,568 tonnes | +5.7% |
| 1963 | 120,912 tonnes | -10.8% |
| 1964 | 142,896 tonnes | +18.2% |
| 1965 | 150,224 tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1966 | 113,584 tonnes | -24.4% |
| 1967 | 142,896 tonnes | +25.8% |
| 1968 | 153,888 tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1969 | 201,520 tonnes | +31.0% |
| 1970 | 282,128 tonnes | +40.0% |
| 1971 | 293,120 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1972 | 388,384 tonnes | +32.5% |
| 1973 | 381,056 tonnes | -1.9% |
| 1974 | 406,704 tonnes | +6.7% |
| 1975 | 443,344 tonnes | +9.0% |
| 1976 | 260,144 tonnes | -41.3% |
| 1977 | 296,784 tonnes | +14.1% |
| 1978 | 362,736 tonnes | +22.2% |
| 1979 | 366,400 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1980 | 373,728 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1981 | 282,128 tonnes | -24.5% |
| 1982 | 333,424 tonnes | +18.2% |
| 1983 | 304,112 tonnes | -8.8% |
| 1984 | 351,744 tonnes | +15.7% |
| 1985 | 593,568 tonnes | +68.8% |
| 1986 | 534,944 tonnes | -9.9% |
| 1987 | 388,384 tonnes | -27.4% |
| 1988 | 454,336 tonnes | +17.0% |
| 1989 | 505,632 tonnes | +11.3% |
| 1990 | 505,632 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 545,936 tonnes | +8.0% |
| 1992 | 597,232 tonnes | +9.4% |
| 1993 | 729,136 tonnes | +22.1% |
| 1994 | 846,384 tonnes | +16.1% |
| 1995 | 875,696 tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1996 | 1.12 million tonnes | +27.6% |
| 1997 | 1.15 million tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1998 | 1.11 million tonnes | -2.9% |
| 1999 | 1.46 million tonnes | +31.2% |
| 2000 | 1.47 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2001 | 1.69 million tonnes | +14.7% |
| 2002 | 1.95 million tonnes | +15.6% |
| 2003 | 2.23 million tonnes | +14.1% |
| 2004 | 2.38 million tonnes | +6.9% |
| 2005 | 2.27 million tonnes | -4.8% |
| 2006 | 3.13 million tonnes | +37.8% |
| 2007 | 3.72 million tonnes | +19.0% |
| 2008 | 3.74 million tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 4.00 million tonnes | +7.1% |
| 2010 | 4.44 million tonnes | +10.9% |
| 2011 | 4.25 million tonnes | -4.3% |
| 2012 | 4.17 million tonnes | -1.9% |
| 2013 | 4.33 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 2014 | 4.34 million tonnes | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 4.94 million tonnes | +13.9% |
| 2016 | 4.91 million tonnes | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 5.06 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 5.24 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 2019 | 4.53 million tonnes | -13.6% |
| 2020 | 4.55 million tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 4.71 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 2022 | 4.97 million tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2023 | 4.76 million tonnes | -4.4% |
| 2024 | 4.94 million tonnes | +3.9% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 4.94 million tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.44 million tonnes, 91% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Benin's 4.94 million tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.02 million tonnes, 1.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 109,873 tonnes | 69,575 tonnes | 148,716 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 145,094 tonnes | 113,584 tonnes | 201,520 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 348,080 tonnes | 260,144 tonnes | 443,344 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 412,200 tonnes | 282,128 tonnes | 593,568 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 894,017 tonnes | 505,632 tonnes | 1.46 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.66 million tonnes | 1.47 million tonnes | 4.00 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.62 million tonnes | 4.17 million tonnes | 5.24 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.79 million tonnes | 4.55 million tonnes | 4.97 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Benin
- 113 Burkina Faso 5.31 million tonnes compare
- 114 Mauritania 5.23 million tonnes compare
- 115 Zambia 5.16 million tonnes compare
- 117 Zimbabwe 4.85 million tonnes compare
- 118 Democratic Republic of Congo 4.84 million tonnes compare
- 119 Palestine 4.78 million tonnes 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 or industry in Benin?
- Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Benin was 4.94 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 5.24 million tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 69,575 tonnes in 1951.
- How does Benin rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry?
- Benin ranks 116th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry 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 Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from oil, measured in tonnes.