Co2 emissions by fuel line in Uganda
Uganda: Co2 emissions by fuel line was 5.68 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
5.68 million
Change on year
up 1.8%
World rank
107th
of 215 countries
All-time high
5.68 million
in 2024
All-time low
106,256
in 1950
Years of data
75
1950–2024
Co2 emissions by fuel line in Uganda, 1950–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co2 emissions by fuel line in Uganda is 5.68 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 75 years on record.
The figure is up 1.8% on the previous year and up 53.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 emissions by fuel line in Uganda peaked at 5.68 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 106,256, in 1950.
That places Uganda 107th 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 Uganda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 106,256 | — |
| 1951 | 139,232 | +31.0% |
| 1952 | 142,896 | +2.6% |
| 1953 | 197,856 | +38.5% |
| 1954 | 197,856 | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 238,160 | +20.4% |
| 1956 | 234,496 | -1.5% |
| 1957 | 234,496 | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 241,824 | +3.1% |
| 1959 | 373,728 | +54.5% |
| 1960 | 384,720 | +2.9% |
| 1961 | 373,728 | -2.9% |
| 1962 | 399,376 | +6.9% |
| 1963 | 406,704 | +1.8% |
| 1964 | 454,336 | +11.7% |
| 1965 | 560,592 | +23.4% |
| 1966 | 674,176 | +20.3% |
| 1967 | 740,128 | +9.8% |
| 1968 | 905,008 | +22.3% |
| 1969 | 1.09 million | +20.2% |
| 1970 | 1.35 million | +23.9% |
| 1971 | 1.34 million | -0.8% |
| 1972 | 1.30 million | -3.0% |
| 1973 | 1.11 million | -14.4% |
| 1974 | 1.12 million | +0.7% |
| 1975 | 1.08 million | -3.0% |
| 1976 | 945,312 | -12.8% |
| 1977 | 765,776 | -19.0% |
| 1978 | 659,520 | -13.9% |
| 1979 | 648,528 | -1.7% |
| 1980 | 626,544 | -3.4% |
| 1981 | 527,616 | -15.8% |
| 1982 | 538,608 | +2.1% |
| 1983 | 608,224 | +12.9% |
| 1984 | 571,584 | -6.0% |
| 1985 | 608,224 | +6.4% |
| 1986 | 696,160 | +14.5% |
| 1987 | 769,440 | +10.5% |
| 1988 | 857,376 | +11.4% |
| 1989 | 798,752 | -6.8% |
| 1990 | 751,120 | -6.0% |
| 1991 | 765,776 | +2.0% |
| 1992 | 784,096 | +2.4% |
| 1993 | 780,432 | -0.5% |
| 1994 | 699,824 | -10.3% |
| 1995 | 897,680 | +28.3% |
| 1996 | 937,984 | +4.5% |
| 1997 | 970,960 | +3.5% |
| 1998 | 1.11 million | +14.3% |
| 1999 | 1.15 million | +3.6% |
| 2000 | 1.25 million | +8.9% |
| 2001 | 1.29 million | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 1.30 million | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 1.37 million | +5.6% |
| 2004 | 1.46 million | +6.1% |
| 2005 | 1.85 million | +27.1% |
| 2006 | 2.22 million | +20.0% |
| 2007 | 2.56 million | +15.2% |
| 2008 | 2.59 million | +1.3% |
| 2009 | 2.80 million | +7.8% |
| 2010 | 3.25 million | +16.1% |
| 2011 | 3.43 million | +5.8% |
| 2012 | 3.20 million | -6.8% |
| 2013 | 3.40 million | +6.2% |
| 2014 | 3.70 million | +8.8% |
| 2015 | 4.18 million | +13.1% |
| 2016 | 4.44 million | +6.3% |
| 2017 | 5.03 million | +13.2% |
| 2018 | 5.17 million | +2.7% |
| 2019 | 5.30 million | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 5.01 million | -5.5% |
| 2021 | 5.54 million | +10.6% |
| 2022 | 5.47 million | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 5.58 million | +2.0% |
| 2024 | 5.68 million | +1.8% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 5.68 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.66 million, 2.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 5.68 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.02 million, 1.9× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 210,680 | 106,256 | 373,728 | 10 |
| 1960s | 598,698 | 373,728 | 1.09 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.03 million | 648,528 | 1.35 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 660,253 | 527,616 | 857,376 | 10 |
| 1990s | 884,856 | 699,824 | 1.15 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.87 million | 1.25 million | 2.80 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.11 million | 3.20 million | 5.30 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.46 million | 5.01 million | 5.68 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
More climate change data for Uganda
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 22.78 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 27,987 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 10,431 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 17,556 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 39.36 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 627.02 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,448 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 756.87 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 691.37 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 2.86 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co2 emissions by fuel line in Uganda?
- Co2 emissions by fuel line in Uganda was 5.68 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co2 emissions by fuel line recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 5.68 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest co2 emissions by fuel line recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 106,256 in 1950.
- How does Uganda rank for co2 emissions by fuel line?
- Uganda ranks 107th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co2 emissions by fuel line rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda 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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