Co2 emissions by fuel line in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Co2 emissions by fuel line was 11.99 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
11.99 million
Change on year
up 1.8%
World rank
83rd
of 215 countries
All-time high
12.31 million
in 2019
All-time low
43,968
in 1951
Years of data
75
1950–2024
Co2 emissions by fuel line in Ethiopia, 1950–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, co2 emissions by fuel line in Ethiopia stood at 11.99 million.
The figure is up 1.8% on the previous year and up 41.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 emissions by fuel line in Ethiopia peaked at 12.31 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 43,968, in 1951.
That places Ethiopia 83rd 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 Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 63,314 | — |
| 1951 | 43,968 | -30.6% |
| 1952 | 84,272 | +91.7% |
| 1953 | 172,208 | +104.3% |
| 1954 | 219,137 | +27.3% |
| 1955 | 183,200 | -16.4% |
| 1956 | 197,856 | +8.0% |
| 1957 | 311,440 | +57.4% |
| 1958 | 278,464 | -10.6% |
| 1959 | 311,440 | +11.8% |
| 1960 | 311,440 | +0.0% |
| 1961 | 300,448 | -3.5% |
| 1962 | 351,744 | +17.1% |
| 1963 | 377,771 | +7.4% |
| 1964 | 381,056 | +0.9% |
| 1965 | 571,998 | +50.1% |
| 1966 | 747,456 | +30.7% |
| 1967 | 996,608 | +33.3% |
| 1968 | 1.62 million | +62.9% |
| 1969 | 1.56 million | -4.1% |
| 1970 | 1.56 million | +0.3% |
| 1971 | 1.74 million | +11.7% |
| 1972 | 1.31 million | -24.8% |
| 1973 | 1.69 million | +28.8% |
| 1974 | 1.68 million | -0.7% |
| 1975 | 1.14 million | -32.3% |
| 1976 | 1.10 million | -2.9% |
| 1977 | 1.01 million | -8.3% |
| 1978 | 1.33 million | +31.2% |
| 1979 | 1.80 million | +35.6% |
| 1980 | 1.77 million | -1.8% |
| 1981 | 1.80 million | +1.9% |
| 1982 | 1.41 million | -21.8% |
| 1983 | 1.76 million | +25.0% |
| 1984 | 1.54 million | -12.3% |
| 1985 | 1.69 million | +9.5% |
| 1986 | 2.08 million | +23.0% |
| 1987 | 2.40 million | +15.7% |
| 1988 | 2.47 million | +2.7% |
| 1989 | 2.64 million | +6.8% |
| 1990 | 2.85 million | +7.9% |
| 1991 | 2.84 million | -0.3% |
| 1992 | 2.81 million | -0.9% |
| 1993 | 2.85 million | +1.3% |
| 1994 | 2.01 million | -29.6% |
| 1995 | 2.26 million | +12.4% |
| 1996 | 2.51 million | +11.4% |
| 1997 | 2.67 million | +6.4% |
| 1998 | 2.84 million | +6.3% |
| 1999 | 2.84 million | -0.3% |
| 2000 | 3.11 million | +9.6% |
| 2001 | 3.90 million | +25.6% |
| 2002 | 4.07 million | +4.3% |
| 2003 | 4.42 million | +8.6% |
| 2004 | 4.63 million | +4.9% |
| 2005 | 4.33 million | -6.5% |
| 2006 | 4.64 million | +7.0% |
| 2007 | 5.21 million | +12.3% |
| 2008 | 5.67 million | +8.9% |
| 2009 | 5.69 million | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 5.58 million | -2.0% |
| 2011 | 6.16 million | +10.4% |
| 2012 | 6.11 million | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 7.32 million | +19.8% |
| 2014 | 8.50 million | +16.1% |
| 2015 | 8.67 million | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 9.78 million | +12.9% |
| 2017 | 9.86 million | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 11.04 million | +11.9% |
| 2019 | 12.31 million | +11.6% |
| 2020 | 11.24 million | -8.7% |
| 2021 | 11.92 million | +6.0% |
| 2022 | 11.56 million | -3.0% |
| 2023 | 11.79 million | +2.0% |
| 2024 | 11.99 million | +1.8% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 11.99 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.66 million, 4.5× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 11.99 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.02 million, 4.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Co2 emissions by fuel line in Ethiopia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | +104.3% | 84,272 | 172,208 |
| 1952 | +91.7% | 43,968 | 84,272 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 186,530 | 43,968 | 311,440 | 10 |
| 1960s | 721,863 | 300,448 | 1.62 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.44 million | 1.01 million | 1.80 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.96 million | 1.41 million | 2.64 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.65 million | 2.01 million | 2.85 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.57 million | 3.11 million | 5.69 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.53 million | 5.58 million | 12.31 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.70 million | 11.24 million | 11.99 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More climate change data for Ethiopia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 467.87 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 87,053 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 27,625 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 59,429 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 104.24 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2,122 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 5,042 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4,650 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 392.5 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 17.55 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co2 emissions by fuel line in Ethiopia?
- Co2 emissions by fuel line in Ethiopia was 11.99 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co2 emissions by fuel line recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 12.31 million in 2019.
- What is the lowest co2 emissions by fuel line recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 43,968 in 1951.
- How does Ethiopia rank for co2 emissions by fuel line?
- Ethiopia ranks 83rd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co2 emissions by fuel line rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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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