Co2 emissions transport in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Co2 emissions transport was 3.68 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
3.68 million
Change on year
up 1.7%
World rank
109th
of 191 countries
All-time high
3.68 million
in 2023
All-time low
259,999
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Co2 emissions transport in Burkina Faso, 1990–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co2 emissions transport in Burkina Faso is 3.68 million, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
The figure is up 1.7% on the previous year and up 111.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 emissions transport in Burkina Faso peaked at 3.68 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 259,999, in 1990.
Burkina Faso ranks 109th 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 Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 259,999 | — |
| 1991 | 270,000 | +3.8% |
| 1992 | 270,000 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 280,000 | +3.7% |
| 1994 | 270,000 | -3.6% |
| 1995 | 340,000 | +25.9% |
| 1996 | 350,000 | +2.9% |
| 1997 | 350,000 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 400,000 | +14.3% |
| 1999 | 490,000 | +22.5% |
| 2000 | 519,999 | +6.1% |
| 2001 | 540,000 | +3.8% |
| 2002 | 550,000 | +1.9% |
| 2003 | 580,000 | +5.5% |
| 2004 | 580,000 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 650,000 | +12.1% |
| 2006 | 770,000 | +18.5% |
| 2007 | 900,000 | +16.9% |
| 2008 | 1.02 million | +13.3% |
| 2009 | 960,000 | -5.9% |
| 2010 | 1.20 million | +25.0% |
| 2011 | 1.27 million | +5.8% |
| 2012 | 1.60 million | +26.0% |
| 2013 | 1.74 million | +8.8% |
| 2014 | 1.81 million | +4.0% |
| 2015 | 1.84 million | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 2.15 million | +16.8% |
| 2017 | 2.73 million | +27.0% |
| 2018 | 3.10 million | +13.6% |
| 2019 | 2.80 million | -9.7% |
| 2020 | 2.88 million | +2.9% |
| 2021 | 3.34 million | +16.0% |
| 2022 | 3.62 million | +8.4% |
| 2023 | 3.68 million | +1.7% |
Burkina Faso compared with similar countries
- Burkina Faso's 3.68 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.50 million, 2.5× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Burkina Faso's 3.68 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.82 million, 2.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 328,000 | 259,999 | 490,000 | 10 |
| 2000s | 707,000 | 519,999 | 1.02 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.02 million | 1.20 million | 3.10 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.38 million | 2.88 million | 3.68 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Burkina Faso
More climate change data for Burkina Faso
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 118.69 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 29,986 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 10,729 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 19,257 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 40.49 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 687.74 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 3,646 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,267 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,379 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 4.78 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co2 emissions transport in Burkina Faso?
- Co2 emissions transport in Burkina Faso was 3.68 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co2 emissions transport recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 3.68 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest co2 emissions transport recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 259,999 in 1990.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for co2 emissions transport?
- Burkina Faso ranks 109th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co2 emissions transport rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is up 111.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burkina Faso 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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