Co2 emissions transport in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Co2 emissions transport was 4.55 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
4.55 million
Change on year
up 0.9%
World rank
98th
of 191 countries
All-time high
6.71 million
in 2011
All-time low
490,000
in 1999
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Co2 emissions transport in Afghanistan, 1990–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co2 emissions transport in Afghanistan is 4.55 million, 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 transport in Afghanistan peaked at 6.71 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 490,000, 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 transport in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 970,000 | — |
| 1991 | 930,000 | -4.1% |
| 1992 | 740,000 | -20.4% |
| 1993 | 740,000 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 730,000 | -1.4% |
| 1995 | 730,000 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 700,000 | -4.1% |
| 1997 | 670,000 | -4.3% |
| 1998 | 670,000 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 490,000 | -26.9% |
| 2000 | 510,000 | +4.1% |
| 2001 | 510,000 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 510,000 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 720,000 | +41.2% |
| 2004 | 600,000 | -16.7% |
| 2005 | 1.13 million | +88.3% |
| 2006 | 1.43 million | +26.5% |
| 2007 | 1.60 million | +11.9% |
| 2008 | 2.68 million | +67.5% |
| 2009 | 4.37 million | +63.1% |
| 2010 | 5.54 million | +26.8% |
| 2011 | 6.71 million | +21.1% |
| 2012 | 5.84 million | -13.0% |
| 2013 | 4.33 million | -25.9% |
| 2014 | 3.53 million | -18.5% |
| 2015 | 4.29 million | +21.5% |
| 2016 | 3.31 million | -22.8% |
| 2017 | 3.94 million | +19.0% |
| 2018 | 4.42 million | +12.2% |
| 2019 | 4.52 million | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 5.05 million | +11.7% |
| 2021 | 4.67 million | -7.5% |
| 2022 | 4.51 million | -3.4% |
| 2023 | 4.55 million | +0.9% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 4.55 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.50 million, 3.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 4.55 million is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 15.29 million, 30% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 737,000 | 490,000 | 970,000 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.41 million | 510,000 | 4.37 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.64 million | 3.31 million | 6.71 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.70 million | 4.51 million | 5.05 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 95 Syria 5.13 million compare
- 96 North Korea 4.89 million compare
- 97 Georgia 4.68 million compare
- 99 El Salvador 4.21 million compare
- 100 Luxembourg 4.19 million compare
- 101 Mozambique 4.17 million 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 transport in Afghanistan?
- Co2 emissions transport in Afghanistan was 4.55 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co2 emissions transport recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 6.71 million in 2011.
- What is the lowest co2 emissions transport recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 490,000 in 1999.
- How does Afghanistan rank for co2 emissions transport?
- Afghanistan ranks 98th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co2 emissions 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Co2 emissions transport. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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