CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Congo
Congo: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry was 2.49 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.49 million tonnes
Change on year
up 1.4%
World rank
145th
of 215 countries
All-time high
2.53 million tonnes
in 2013
All-time low
79,803 tonnes
in 1950
Years of data
75
1950–2024
CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Congo, 1950–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Congo is 2.49 million tonnes, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 1.4% on the previous year and up 3.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Congo peaked at 2.53 million tonnes in 2013 and was at its lowest, 79,803 tonnes, in 1950.
Congo ranks 145th of 215 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 by fuel or industry in Congo, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 79,803 tonnes | — |
| 1951 | 114,815 tonnes | +43.9% |
| 1952 | 140,964 tonnes | +22.8% |
| 1953 | 124,117 tonnes | -12.0% |
| 1954 | 135,114 tonnes | +8.9% |
| 1955 | 131,417 tonnes | -2.7% |
| 1956 | 175,763 tonnes | +33.7% |
| 1957 | 188,714 tonnes | +7.4% |
| 1958 | 216,466 tonnes | +14.7% |
| 1959 | 186,864 tonnes | -13.7% |
| 1960 | 223,504 tonnes | +19.6% |
| 1961 | 267,472 tonnes | +19.7% |
| 1962 | 238,160 tonnes | -11.0% |
| 1963 | 234,496 tonnes | -1.5% |
| 1964 | 267,472 tonnes | +14.1% |
| 1965 | 245,488 tonnes | -8.2% |
| 1966 | 307,776 tonnes | +25.4% |
| 1967 | 322,432 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1968 | 450,672 tonnes | +39.8% |
| 1969 | 494,693 tonnes | +9.8% |
| 1970 | 374,988 tonnes | -24.2% |
| 1971 | 403,040 tonnes | +7.5% |
| 1972 | 371,675 tonnes | -7.8% |
| 1973 | 360,154 tonnes | -3.1% |
| 1974 | 370,064 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1975 | 337,088 tonnes | -8.9% |
| 1976 | 529,186 tonnes | +57.0% |
| 1977 | 300,448 tonnes | -43.2% |
| 1978 | 238,160 tonnes | -20.7% |
| 1979 | 274,800 tonnes | +15.4% |
| 1980 | 274,800 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 318,768 tonnes | +16.0% |
| 1982 | 1.17 million tonnes | +266.7% |
| 1983 | 970,960 tonnes | -16.9% |
| 1984 | 970,960 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 1.08 million tonnes | +11.0% |
| 1986 | 864,704 tonnes | -19.8% |
| 1987 | 1.13 million tonnes | +30.9% |
| 1988 | 1.29 million tonnes | +13.9% |
| 1989 | 1.27 million tonnes | -1.4% |
| 1990 | 970,960 tonnes | -23.6% |
| 1991 | 1.04 million tonnes | +7.2% |
| 1992 | 1.24 million tonnes | +19.4% |
| 1993 | 1.11 million tonnes | -10.3% |
| 1994 | 1.73 million tonnes | +55.6% |
| 1995 | 1.15 million tonnes | -33.8% |
| 1996 | 1.32 million tonnes | +15.0% |
| 1997 | 1.91 million tonnes | +45.0% |
| 1998 | 355,408 tonnes | -81.4% |
| 1999 | 362,736 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 2000 | 472,656 tonnes | +30.3% |
| 2001 | 604,560 tonnes | +27.9% |
| 2002 | 490,976 tonnes | -18.8% |
| 2003 | 776,768 tonnes | +58.2% |
| 2004 | 820,736 tonnes | +5.7% |
| 2005 | 912,657 tonnes | +11.2% |
| 2006 | 1.04 million tonnes | +14.4% |
| 2007 | 1.13 million tonnes | +8.4% |
| 2008 | 1.24 million tonnes | +9.7% |
| 2009 | 1.58 million tonnes | +26.9% |
| 2010 | 1.74 million tonnes | +10.2% |
| 2011 | 1.93 million tonnes | +11.2% |
| 2012 | 2.48 million tonnes | +28.4% |
| 2013 | 2.53 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 2.40 million tonnes | -5.1% |
| 2015 | 2.17 million tonnes | -9.5% |
| 2016 | 2.13 million tonnes | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 1.92 million tonnes | -9.6% |
| 2018 | 1.95 million tonnes | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 1.97 million tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 2.11 million tonnes | +7.0% |
| 2021 | 2.21 million tonnes | +4.4% |
| 2022 | 2.38 million tonnes | +7.8% |
| 2023 | 2.45 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2024 | 2.49 million tonnes | +1.4% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 2.49 million tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.44 million tonnes, 46% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Congo's 2.49 million tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.02 million tonnes, 82% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Congo changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | +266.7% | 318,768 tonnes | 1.17 million tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 149,404 tonnes | 79,803 tonnes | 216,466 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 305,216 tonnes | 223,504 tonnes | 494,693 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 355,960 tonnes | 238,160 tonnes | 529,186 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 934,012 tonnes | 274,800 tonnes | 1.29 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.12 million tonnes | 355,408 tonnes | 1.91 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 907,213 tonnes | 472,656 tonnes | 1.58 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.12 million tonnes | 1.74 million tonnes | 2.53 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.33 million tonnes | 2.11 million tonnes | 2.49 million tonnes | 5 |
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More climate change data for Congo
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 226,333 kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 762.73 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 278.7 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 484.03 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1.05 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 17.29 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 13.23 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 6.62 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 6.61 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.025 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Congo?
- Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Congo was 2.49 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 Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 2.53 million tonnes in 2013.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 79,803 tonnes in 1950.
- How does Congo rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry?
- Congo ranks 145th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo 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.