CO₂ emissions from transport in Angola
Angola: CO₂ emissions from transport was 8.62 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
8.62 million tonnes
Change on year
up 7.9%
World rank
72nd
of 191 countries
All-time high
8.62 million tonnes
in 2023
All-time low
830,000 tonnes
in 1998
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions from transport in Angola, 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 Angola is 8.62 million tonnes, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
The figure is up 7.9% on the previous year and up 11.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from transport in Angola peaked at 8.62 million tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 830,000 tonnes, in 1998.
Angola ranks 72nd 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 Angola, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.02 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 1.26 million tonnes | +23.5% |
| 1992 | 1.19 million tonnes | -5.6% |
| 1993 | 1.21 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1994 | 1.54 million tonnes | +27.3% |
| 1995 | 1.07 million tonnes | -30.5% |
| 1996 | 990,000 tonnes | -7.5% |
| 1997 | 1.05 million tonnes | +6.1% |
| 1998 | 830,000 tonnes | -21.0% |
| 1999 | 1.16 million tonnes | +39.8% |
| 2000 | 1.07 million tonnes | -7.8% |
| 2001 | 1.20 million tonnes | +12.1% |
| 2002 | 1.48 million tonnes | +23.3% |
| 2003 | 2.75 million tonnes | +85.8% |
| 2004 | 3.45 million tonnes | +25.5% |
| 2005 | 2.48 million tonnes | -28.1% |
| 2006 | 3.29 million tonnes | +32.7% |
| 2007 | 3.90 million tonnes | +18.5% |
| 2008 | 5.20 million tonnes | +33.3% |
| 2009 | 5.76 million tonnes | +10.8% |
| 2010 | 5.69 million tonnes | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 6.28 million tonnes | +10.4% |
| 2012 | 6.74 million tonnes | +7.3% |
| 2013 | 7.70 million tonnes | +14.2% |
| 2014 | 7.94 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 7.98 million tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 7.91 million tonnes | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 6.72 million tonnes | -15.0% |
| 2018 | 6.95 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 7.93 million tonnes | +14.1% |
| 2020 | 3.76 million tonnes | -52.6% |
| 2021 | 6.86 million tonnes | +82.4% |
| 2022 | 7.99 million tonnes | +16.5% |
| 2023 | 8.62 million tonnes | +7.9% |
Angola compared with similar countries
- Angola's 8.62 million tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.18 million tonnes, 2.7× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Angola's 8.62 million tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.82 million tonnes, 4.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.13 million tonnes | 830,000 tonnes | 1.54 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.06 million tonnes | 1.07 million tonnes | 5.76 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.18 million tonnes | 5.69 million tonnes | 7.98 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.81 million tonnes | 3.76 million tonnes | 8.62 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Angola
More climate change data for Angola
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 13,873 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4,998 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 8,875 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 18.86 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 316.97 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 694.89 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 496.27 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 198.62 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1.87 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from transport in Angola?
- Co₂ emissions from transport in Angola was 8.62 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 Angola?
- The highest recorded value was 8.62 million tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from transport recorded in Angola?
- The lowest recorded value was 830,000 tonnes in 1998.
- How does Angola rank for co₂ emissions from transport?
- Angola ranks 72nd out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions from transport rising or falling in Angola?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Angola 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.