CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Ghana
Ghana: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry was 12.54 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
12.54 million tonnes
Change on year
up 3.9%
World rank
80th
of 215 countries
All-time high
12.82 million tonnes
in 2021
All-time low
468,992 tonnes
in 1950
Years of data
75
1950–2024
CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Ghana, 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 Ghana is 12.54 million tonnes, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.9% on the previous year and up 6.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Ghana peaked at 12.82 million tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 468,992 tonnes, in 1950.
That places Ghana 80th 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 Ghana, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 468,992 tonnes | — |
| 1951 | 536,364 tonnes | +14.4% |
| 1952 | 567,920 tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1953 | 692,496 tonnes | +21.9% |
| 1954 | 670,512 tonnes | -3.2% |
| 1955 | 890,352 tonnes | +32.8% |
| 1956 | 795,088 tonnes | -10.7% |
| 1957 | 1.03 million tonnes | +29.4% |
| 1958 | 1.10 million tonnes | +6.8% |
| 1959 | 1.10 million tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1960 | 1.30 million tonnes | +17.9% |
| 1961 | 1.19 million tonnes | -8.2% |
| 1962 | 1.34 million tonnes | +12.6% |
| 1963 | 1.61 million tonnes | +19.9% |
| 1964 | 1.53 million tonnes | -5.0% |
| 1965 | 1.63 million tonnes | +6.7% |
| 1966 | 1.30 million tonnes | -20.4% |
| 1967 | 1.41 million tonnes | +9.1% |
| 1968 | 1.59 million tonnes | +12.2% |
| 1969 | 1.44 million tonnes | -9.4% |
| 1970 | 2.32 million tonnes | +61.4% |
| 1971 | 2.02 million tonnes | -13.1% |
| 1972 | 2.20 million tonnes | +9.3% |
| 1973 | 2.23 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1974 | 2.67 million tonnes | +19.7% |
| 1975 | 2.40 million tonnes | -10.2% |
| 1976 | 2.08 million tonnes | -13.3% |
| 1977 | 2.69 million tonnes | +29.6% |
| 1978 | 2.71 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1979 | 2.52 million tonnes | -7.3% |
| 1980 | 2.41 million tonnes | -4.4% |
| 1981 | 2.84 million tonnes | +18.1% |
| 1982 | 2.89 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1983 | 3.51 million tonnes | +21.3% |
| 1984 | 2.46 million tonnes | -29.8% |
| 1985 | 3.14 million tonnes | +27.5% |
| 1986 | 2.93 million tonnes | -6.7% |
| 1987 | 3.14 million tonnes | +7.1% |
| 1988 | 3.20 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1989 | 3.05 million tonnes | -4.7% |
| 1990 | 3.51 million tonnes | +14.9% |
| 1991 | 3.89 million tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1992 | 3.24 million tonnes | -16.9% |
| 1993 | 3.81 million tonnes | +17.8% |
| 1994 | 4.53 million tonnes | +18.9% |
| 1995 | 4.62 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1996 | 4.85 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1997 | 5.51 million tonnes | +13.5% |
| 1998 | 5.58 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1999 | 5.61 million tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 5.31 million tonnes | -5.4% |
| 2001 | 5.97 million tonnes | +12.3% |
| 2002 | 6.47 million tonnes | +8.4% |
| 2003 | 6.68 million tonnes | +3.2% |
| 2004 | 6.40 million tonnes | -4.2% |
| 2005 | 6.09 million tonnes | -4.8% |
| 2006 | 8.45 million tonnes | +38.8% |
| 2007 | 8.92 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 2008 | 8.23 million tonnes | -7.7% |
| 2009 | 6.79 million tonnes | -17.5% |
| 2010 | 8.09 million tonnes | +19.1% |
| 2011 | 8.68 million tonnes | +7.3% |
| 2012 | 11.75 million tonnes | +35.4% |
| 2013 | 11.83 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 11.74 million tonnes | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 11.86 million tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 12.37 million tonnes | +4.3% |
| 2017 | 9.45 million tonnes | -23.6% |
| 2018 | 11.44 million tonnes | +21.1% |
| 2019 | 12.02 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 2020 | 12.25 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2021 | 12.82 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 2022 | 12.62 million tonnes | -1.6% |
| 2023 | 12.07 million tonnes | -4.4% |
| 2024 | 12.54 million tonnes | +3.9% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 12.54 million tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.44 million tonnes, 2.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 12.54 million tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.02 million tonnes, 4.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 784,958 tonnes | 468,992 tonnes | 1.10 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.43 million tonnes | 1.19 million tonnes | 1.63 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.38 million tonnes | 2.02 million tonnes | 2.71 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.96 million tonnes | 2.41 million tonnes | 3.51 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.52 million tonnes | 3.24 million tonnes | 5.61 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.93 million tonnes | 5.31 million tonnes | 8.92 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.92 million tonnes | 8.09 million tonnes | 12.37 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.46 million tonnes | 12.07 million tonnes | 12.82 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3,979 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Ghana?
- Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Ghana was 12.54 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 Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 12.82 million tonnes in 2021.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 468,992 tonnes in 1950.
- How does Ghana rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry?
- Ghana ranks 80th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana 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.