CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Mozambique
Mozambique: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry was 5.40 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
5.40 million tonnes
Change on year
up 1.8%
World rank
111th
of 215 countries
All-time high
6.01 million tonnes
in 2016
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1927
Years of data
95
1927–2024
CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Mozambique, 1927–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Mozambique recorded 5.40 million tonnes for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in 2024.
The figure is up 1.8% on the previous year and up 0.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Mozambique peaked at 6.01 million tonnes in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1927.
Mozambique ranks 111th 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 Mozambique, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1927 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1928 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1932 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1933 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1934 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1935 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1936 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1937 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1938 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1939 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1940 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1941 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1942 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1943 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1944 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1945 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1946 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1947 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1948 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1949 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1950 | 160,563 tonnes | — |
| 1951 | 183,200 tonnes | +14.1% |
| 1952 | 205,184 tonnes | +12.0% |
| 1953 | 216,176 tonnes | +5.4% |
| 1954 | 233,747 tonnes | +8.1% |
| 1955 | 260,840 tonnes | +11.6% |
| 1956 | 293,813 tonnes | +12.6% |
| 1957 | 326,096 tonnes | +11.0% |
| 1958 | 366,400 tonnes | +12.4% |
| 1959 | 377,392 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1960 | 436,016 tonnes | +15.5% |
| 1961 | 1.03 million tonnes | +135.3% |
| 1962 | 374,419 tonnes | -63.5% |
| 1963 | 216,176 tonnes | -42.3% |
| 1964 | 707,152 tonnes | +227.1% |
| 1965 | 626,544 tonnes | -11.4% |
| 1966 | 850,048 tonnes | +35.7% |
| 1967 | 637,536 tonnes | -25.0% |
| 1968 | 1.15 million tonnes | +81.0% |
| 1969 | 1.45 million tonnes | +25.4% |
| 1970 | 1.24 million tonnes | -14.2% |
| 1971 | 1.74 million tonnes | +40.4% |
| 1972 | 1.64 million tonnes | -6.1% |
| 1973 | 1.70 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1974 | 1.42 million tonnes | -16.4% |
| 1975 | 1.37 million tonnes | -3.4% |
| 1976 | 1.13 million tonnes | -18.0% |
| 1977 | 1.72 million tonnes | +52.6% |
| 1978 | 2.06 million tonnes | +19.6% |
| 1979 | 1.89 million tonnes | -7.8% |
| 1980 | 2.32 million tonnes | +22.7% |
| 1981 | 1.59 million tonnes | -31.5% |
| 1982 | 1.72 million tonnes | +8.0% |
| 1983 | 1.29 million tonnes | -25.2% |
| 1984 | 978,288 tonnes | -23.9% |
| 1985 | 765,776 tonnes | -21.7% |
| 1986 | 769,440 tonnes | +0.5% |
| 1987 | 777,531 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1988 | 806,080 tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1989 | 835,392 tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1990 | 839,056 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1991 | 743,792 tonnes | -11.4% |
| 1992 | 857,376 tonnes | +15.3% |
| 1993 | 974,092 tonnes | +13.6% |
| 1994 | 916,000 tonnes | -6.0% |
| 1995 | 956,304 tonnes | +4.4% |
| 1996 | 952,640 tonnes | -0.4% |
| 1997 | 1.01 million tonnes | +6.5% |
| 1998 | 1.03 million tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1999 | 1.08 million tonnes | +5.4% |
| 2000 | 1.21 million tonnes | +12.2% |
| 2001 | 1.44 million tonnes | +19.0% |
| 2002 | 1.34 million tonnes | -7.4% |
| 2003 | 1.61 million tonnes | +20.6% |
| 2004 | 1.64 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 1.44 million tonnes | -12.3% |
| 2006 | 1.52 million tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2007 | 1.84 million tonnes | +21.1% |
| 2008 | 1.75 million tonnes | -4.7% |
| 2009 | 1.96 million tonnes | +12.2% |
| 2010 | 2.12 million tonnes | +7.8% |
| 2011 | 2.43 million tonnes | +14.6% |
| 2012 | 2.31 million tonnes | -4.6% |
| 2013 | 2.67 million tonnes | +15.6% |
| 2014 | 5.36 million tonnes | +100.5% |
| 2015 | 3.93 million tonnes | -26.7% |
| 2016 | 6.01 million tonnes | +52.8% |
| 2017 | 4.33 million tonnes | -27.9% |
| 2018 | 4.39 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 4.28 million tonnes | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 3.56 million tonnes | -16.8% |
| 2021 | 4.85 million tonnes | +36.3% |
| 2022 | 5.21 million tonnes | +7.4% |
| 2023 | 5.31 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2024 | 5.40 million tonnes | +1.8% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 5.40 million tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.66 million tonnes, 2.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 5.40 million tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.02 million tonnes, 1.8× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Mozambique 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | +227.1% | 216,176 tonnes | 707,152 tonnes |
| 1961 | +135.3% | 436,016 tonnes | 1.03 million tonnes |
| 2014 | +100.5% | 2.67 million tonnes | 5.36 million tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 2 |
| 1930s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 8 |
| 1940s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 262,341 tonnes | 160,563 tonnes | 377,392 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 747,525 tonnes | 216,176 tonnes | 1.45 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.59 million tonnes | 1.13 million tonnes | 2.06 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.19 million tonnes | 765,776 tonnes | 2.32 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 936,099 tonnes | 743,792 tonnes | 1.08 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.57 million tonnes | 1.21 million tonnes | 1.96 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.78 million tonnes | 2.12 million tonnes | 6.01 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.86 million tonnes | 3.56 million tonnes | 5.40 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
- 108 Cameroon 5.60 million tonnes compare
- 109 Nicaragua 5.44 million tonnes compare
- 110 Luxembourg 5.41 million tonnes compare
- 112 Mongolia 5.36 million tonnes compare
- 113 Burkina Faso 5.31 million tonnes compare
- 114 Mauritania 5.23 million tonnes compare
More climate change data for Mozambique
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 81.74 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 12,495 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 6,629 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 5,867 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 25.01 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 209.52 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 2,596 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 923.79 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,672 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 3.49 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Mozambique?
- Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Mozambique was 5.40 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 Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 6.01 million tonnes in 2016.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1927.
- How does Mozambique rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry?
- Mozambique ranks 111th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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.