CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry was 4.85 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.85 million tonnes
Change on year
up 1.8%
World rank
117th
of 215 countries
All-time high
4.85 million tonnes
in 2024
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1903
Years of data
122
1903–2024
CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Zimbabwe, 1903–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Zimbabwe stood at 4.85 million tonnes. That is the highest value across all 122 years on record.
The figure is up 1.8% on the previous year and up 30.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Zimbabwe peaked at 4.85 million tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1903.
That places Zimbabwe 117th 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 Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1904 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1905 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1906 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1907 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1908 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1909 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1910 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1911 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1912 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1913 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1914 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1915 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1916 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1917 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1918 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1919 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1920 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1921 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1922 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1923 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1924 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1925 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1926 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1927 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1928 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1929 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1930 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1931 | 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 | 276,335 tonnes | — |
| 1951 | 421,780 tonnes | +52.6% |
| 1952 | 481,050 tonnes | +14.1% |
| 1953 | 547,800 tonnes | +13.9% |
| 1954 | 607,018 tonnes | +10.8% |
| 1955 | 690,010 tonnes | +13.7% |
| 1956 | 863,298 tonnes | +25.1% |
| 1957 | 887,534 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1958 | 993,204 tonnes | +11.9% |
| 1959 | 974,412 tonnes | -1.9% |
| 1960 | 1.00 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1961 | 1.02 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1962 | 1.07 million tonnes | +5.4% |
| 1963 | 1.08 million tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1964 | 1.16 million tonnes | +6.9% |
| 1965 | 1.68 million tonnes | +45.3% |
| 1966 | 926,992 tonnes | -45.0% |
| 1967 | 1.12 million tonnes | +20.6% |
| 1968 | 1.25 million tonnes | +12.1% |
| 1969 | 1.36 million tonnes | +8.8% |
| 1970 | 1.37 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1971 | 1.45 million tonnes | +6.4% |
| 1972 | 1.61 million tonnes | +10.9% |
| 1973 | 1.75 million tonnes | +8.6% |
| 1974 | 1.88 million tonnes | +7.1% |
| 1975 | 2.11 million tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1976 | 1.65 million tonnes | -21.7% |
| 1977 | 1.69 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1978 | 1.70 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1979 | 1.51 million tonnes | -11.6% |
| 1980 | 1.68 million tonnes | +11.7% |
| 1981 | 1.92 million tonnes | +14.2% |
| 1982 | 1.45 million tonnes | -24.4% |
| 1983 | 1.83 million tonnes | +26.0% |
| 1984 | 1.83 million tonnes | -0.2% |
| 1985 | 1.86 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1986 | 1.89 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1987 | 1.82 million tonnes | -3.8% |
| 1988 | 2.30 million tonnes | +26.3% |
| 1989 | 2.20 million tonnes | -4.3% |
| 1990 | 1.84 million tonnes | -16.7% |
| 1991 | 2.36 million tonnes | +28.8% |
| 1992 | 2.82 million tonnes | +19.3% |
| 1993 | 3.07 million tonnes | +8.8% |
| 1994 | 3.39 million tonnes | +10.6% |
| 1995 | 4.01 million tonnes | +18.3% |
| 1996 | 3.99 million tonnes | -0.5% |
| 1997 | 3.96 million tonnes | -0.7% |
| 1998 | 3.95 million tonnes | -0.3% |
| 1999 | 4.72 million tonnes | +19.5% |
| 2000 | 3.29 million tonnes | -30.4% |
| 2001 | 2.65 million tonnes | -19.4% |
| 2002 | 2.53 million tonnes | -4.4% |
| 2003 | 2.27 million tonnes | -10.5% |
| 2004 | 1.81 million tonnes | -20.0% |
| 2005 | 1.99 million tonnes | +9.5% |
| 2006 | 1.91 million tonnes | -4.1% |
| 2007 | 1.87 million tonnes | -1.7% |
| 2008 | 1.61 million tonnes | -13.9% |
| 2009 | 1.64 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2010 | 1.94 million tonnes | +18.1% |
| 2011 | 3.26 million tonnes | +68.2% |
| 2012 | 3.69 million tonnes | +13.3% |
| 2013 | 4.10 million tonnes | +11.1% |
| 2014 | 3.72 million tonnes | -9.4% |
| 2015 | 3.76 million tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 3.41 million tonnes | -9.3% |
| 2017 | 3.36 million tonnes | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 4.16 million tonnes | +23.9% |
| 2019 | 3.78 million tonnes | -9.1% |
| 2020 | 3.06 million tonnes | -19.0% |
| 2021 | 3.74 million tonnes | +22.2% |
| 2022 | 4.68 million tonnes | +24.9% |
| 2023 | 4.77 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2024 | 4.85 million tonnes | +1.8% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 4.85 million tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.44 million tonnes, 89% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 4.85 million tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.02 million tonnes, 1.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 7 |
| 1910s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 674,244 tonnes | 276,335 tonnes | 993,204 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.17 million tonnes | 926,992 tonnes | 1.68 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.67 million tonnes | 1.37 million tonnes | 2.11 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.88 million tonnes | 1.45 million tonnes | 2.30 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.41 million tonnes | 1.84 million tonnes | 4.72 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.16 million tonnes | 1.61 million tonnes | 3.29 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.52 million tonnes | 1.94 million tonnes | 4.16 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.22 million tonnes | 3.06 million tonnes | 4.85 million tonnes | 5 |
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More climate change data for Zimbabwe
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 17,716 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 5,805 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 11,912 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,345 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Zimbabwe?
- Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Zimbabwe was 4.85 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 4.85 million tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1903.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry?
- Zimbabwe ranks 117th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.