Co2 emissions by fuel line in Malawi
Malawi: Co2 emissions by fuel line was 1.46 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.46 million
Change on year
up 1.8%
World rank
153rd
of 215 countries
All-time high
1.46 million
in 2024
All-time low
44,477
in 1950
Years of data
75
1950–2024
Co2 emissions by fuel line in Malawi, 1950–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Malawi recorded 1.46 million for co2 emissions by fuel line in 2024. That is the highest value across all 75 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.8% on the previous year and up 104.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 emissions by fuel line in Malawi peaked at 1.46 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 44,477, in 1950.
Malawi ranks 153rd 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 line in Malawi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 44,477 | — |
| 1951 | 65,006 | +46.2% |
| 1952 | 73,638 | +13.3% |
| 1953 | 82,986 | +12.7% |
| 1954 | 91,600 | +10.4% |
| 1955 | 104,576 | +14.2% |
| 1956 | 127,691 | +22.1% |
| 1957 | 130,814 | +2.4% |
| 1958 | 139,045 | +6.3% |
| 1959 | 141,704 | +1.9% |
| 1960 | 143,314 | +1.1% |
| 1961 | 141,059 | -1.6% |
| 1962 | 145,853 | +3.4% |
| 1963 | 145,414 | -0.3% |
| 1964 | 150,224 | +3.3% |
| 1965 | 153,888 | +2.4% |
| 1966 | 197,856 | +28.6% |
| 1967 | 201,520 | +1.9% |
| 1968 | 232,304 | +15.3% |
| 1969 | 258,970 | +11.5% |
| 1970 | 304,112 | +17.4% |
| 1971 | 348,080 | +14.5% |
| 1972 | 368,876 | +6.0% |
| 1973 | 378,629 | +2.6% |
| 1974 | 366,400 | -3.2% |
| 1975 | 340,752 | -7.0% |
| 1976 | 373,728 | +9.7% |
| 1977 | 439,680 | +17.6% |
| 1978 | 471,569 | +7.3% |
| 1979 | 495,457 | +5.1% |
| 1980 | 494,640 | -0.2% |
| 1981 | 437,031 | -11.6% |
| 1982 | 406,704 | -6.9% |
| 1983 | 421,360 | +3.6% |
| 1984 | 410,368 | -2.6% |
| 1985 | 440,446 | +7.3% |
| 1986 | 443,344 | +0.7% |
| 1987 | 436,016 | -1.7% |
| 1988 | 465,328 | +6.7% |
| 1989 | 498,304 | +7.1% |
| 1990 | 516,624 | +3.7% |
| 1991 | 571,584 | +10.6% |
| 1992 | 571,584 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 648,528 | +13.5% |
| 1994 | 670,512 | +3.4% |
| 1995 | 674,176 | +0.5% |
| 1996 | 681,504 | +1.1% |
| 1997 | 685,168 | +0.5% |
| 1998 | 685,168 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 699,824 | +2.1% |
| 2000 | 633,872 | -9.4% |
| 2001 | 597,232 | -5.8% |
| 2002 | 622,880 | +4.3% |
| 2003 | 666,848 | +7.1% |
| 2004 | 703,488 | +5.5% |
| 2005 | 677,840 | -3.6% |
| 2006 | 688,832 | +1.6% |
| 2007 | 739,243 | +7.3% |
| 2008 | 846,384 | +14.5% |
| 2009 | 865,493 | +2.3% |
| 2010 | 787,760 | -9.0% |
| 2011 | 806,080 | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 824,400 | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 853,712 | +3.6% |
| 2014 | 714,480 | -16.3% |
| 2015 | 780,432 | +9.2% |
| 2016 | 922,565 | +18.2% |
| 2017 | 923,328 | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 1.38 million | +49.2% |
| 2019 | 1.37 million | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 1.43 million | +4.2% |
| 2021 | 1.31 million | -8.0% |
| 2022 | 1.41 million | +7.3% |
| 2023 | 1.44 million | +2.0% |
| 2024 | 1.46 million | +1.8% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 1.46 million is below the median for low income countries, which is 2.66 million, 55% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 1.46 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.02 million, 49% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Co2 emissions by fuel line in Malawi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +49.2% | 923,328 | 1.38 million |
| 1951 | +46.2% | 44,477 | 65,006 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 100,154 | 44,477 | 141,704 | 10 |
| 1960s | 177,040 | 141,059 | 258,970 | 10 |
| 1970s | 388,728 | 304,112 | 495,457 | 10 |
| 1980s | 445,354 | 406,704 | 498,304 | 10 |
| 1990s | 640,467 | 516,624 | 699,824 | 10 |
| 2000s | 704,211 | 597,232 | 865,493 | 10 |
| 2010s | 936,144 | 714,480 | 1.38 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.41 million | 1.31 million | 1.46 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
More climate change data for Malawi
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 415.04 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 4,106 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,605 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,501 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 6.06 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 89.31 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 3,185 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,819 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 366.56 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 10.64 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co2 emissions by fuel line in Malawi?
- Co2 emissions by fuel line in Malawi was 1.46 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co2 emissions by fuel line recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 1.46 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest co2 emissions by fuel line recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 44,477 in 1950.
- How does Malawi rank for co2 emissions by fuel line?
- Malawi ranks 153rd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co2 emissions by fuel line rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 104.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi 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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