CO₂ emissions from transport in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: CO₂ emissions from transport was 4.55 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
4.55 million tonnes
Change on year
up 0.9%
World rank
98th
of 191 countries
All-time high
6.71 million tonnes
in 2011
All-time low
490,000 tonnes
in 1999
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions from transport in Afghanistan, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co₂ emissions from transport in Afghanistan is 4.55 million tonnes, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 5.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from transport in Afghanistan peaked at 6.71 million tonnes in 2011 and was at its lowest, 490,000 tonnes, in 1999.
Afghanistan ranks 98th of 191 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 from transport in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 970,000 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 930,000 tonnes | -4.1% |
| 1992 | 740,000 tonnes | -20.4% |
| 1993 | 740,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 730,000 tonnes | -1.4% |
| 1995 | 730,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 700,000 tonnes | -4.1% |
| 1997 | 670,000 tonnes | -4.3% |
| 1998 | 670,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 490,000 tonnes | -26.9% |
| 2000 | 510,000 tonnes | +4.1% |
| 2001 | 510,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 510,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 720,000 tonnes | +41.2% |
| 2004 | 600,000 tonnes | -16.7% |
| 2005 | 1.13 million tonnes | +88.3% |
| 2006 | 1.43 million tonnes | +26.5% |
| 2007 | 1.60 million tonnes | +11.9% |
| 2008 | 2.68 million tonnes | +67.5% |
| 2009 | 4.37 million tonnes | +63.1% |
| 2010 | 5.54 million tonnes | +26.8% |
| 2011 | 6.71 million tonnes | +21.1% |
| 2012 | 5.84 million tonnes | -13.0% |
| 2013 | 4.33 million tonnes | -25.9% |
| 2014 | 3.53 million tonnes | -18.5% |
| 2015 | 4.29 million tonnes | +21.5% |
| 2016 | 3.31 million tonnes | -22.8% |
| 2017 | 3.94 million tonnes | +19.0% |
| 2018 | 4.42 million tonnes | +12.2% |
| 2019 | 4.52 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 5.05 million tonnes | +11.7% |
| 2021 | 4.67 million tonnes | -7.5% |
| 2022 | 4.51 million tonnes | -3.4% |
| 2023 | 4.55 million tonnes | +0.9% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 4.55 million tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.50 million tonnes, 3.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 4.55 million tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 15.29 million tonnes, 30% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 737,000 tonnes | 490,000 tonnes | 970,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.41 million tonnes | 510,000 tonnes | 4.37 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.64 million tonnes | 3.31 million tonnes | 6.71 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.70 million tonnes | 4.51 million tonnes | 5.05 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 95 Syria 5.13 million tonnes compare
- 96 North Korea 4.89 million tonnes compare
- 97 Georgia 4.68 million tonnes compare
- 99 El Salvador 4.21 million tonnes compare
- 100 Luxembourg 4.19 million tonnes compare
- 101 Mozambique 4.17 million tonnes compare
More climate change data for Afghanistan
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 79.22 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 23,854 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 5,965 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 17,889 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 22.51 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 638.89 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 2,345 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,090 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,255 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 4.11 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from transport in Afghanistan?
- Co₂ emissions from transport in Afghanistan was 4.55 million tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from transport recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 6.71 million tonnes in 2011.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from transport recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 490,000 tonnes in 1999.
- How does Afghanistan rank for co₂ emissions from transport?
- Afghanistan ranks 98th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions from transport rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions from transport. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Emissions are measured in tonnes.