CO₂ emissions from transport in Burundi
Burundi: CO₂ emissions from transport was 690,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
690,000 tonnes
Change on year
down 9.2%
World rank
154th
of 191 countries
All-time high
760,000 tonnes
in 2022
All-time low
120,000 tonnes
in 2004
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions from transport in Burundi, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, co₂ emissions from transport in Burundi stood at 690,000 tonnes.
The figure is down 9.2% on the previous year and up 115.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from transport in Burundi peaked at 760,000 tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 120,000 tonnes, in 2004.
That places Burundi 154th out of 191 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
CO₂ emissions from transport in Burundi, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 129,999 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 160,000 tonnes | +23.1% |
| 1992 | 129,999 tonnes | -18.8% |
| 1993 | 140,000 tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1994 | 140,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 150,000 tonnes | +7.1% |
| 1996 | 160,000 tonnes | +6.7% |
| 1997 | 160,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 160,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 170,000 tonnes | +6.2% |
| 2000 | 190,000 tonnes | +11.8% |
| 2001 | 150,000 tonnes | -21.1% |
| 2002 | 170,000 tonnes | +13.3% |
| 2003 | 129,999 tonnes | -23.5% |
| 2004 | 120,000 tonnes | -7.7% |
| 2005 | 140,000 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 2006 | 160,000 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 2007 | 160,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 170,000 tonnes | +6.2% |
| 2009 | 190,000 tonnes | +11.8% |
| 2010 | 230,000 tonnes | +21.1% |
| 2011 | 290,000 tonnes | +26.1% |
| 2012 | 300,000 tonnes | +3.4% |
| 2013 | 320,000 tonnes | +6.7% |
| 2014 | 310,000 tonnes | -3.1% |
| 2015 | 330,000 tonnes | +6.5% |
| 2016 | 370,000 tonnes | +12.1% |
| 2017 | 430,000 tonnes | +16.2% |
| 2018 | 560,000 tonnes | +30.2% |
| 2019 | 560,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 660,000 tonnes | +17.9% |
| 2021 | 650,000 tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 760,000 tonnes | +16.9% |
| 2023 | 690,000 tonnes | -9.2% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 690,000 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.50 million tonnes, 46% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 690,000 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.82 million tonnes, 38% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 150,000 tonnes | 129,999 tonnes | 170,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 158,000 tonnes | 120,000 tonnes | 190,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 370,000 tonnes | 230,000 tonnes | 560,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 690,000 tonnes | 650,000 tonnes | 760,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Burundi
More climate change data for Burundi
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,926 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 717.2 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,209 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2.71 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 43.18 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 253.56 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 122.17 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 131.4 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.461 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from transport in Burundi?
- Co₂ emissions from transport in Burundi was 690,000 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 Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 760,000 tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from transport recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 120,000 tonnes in 2004.
- How does Burundi rank for co₂ emissions from transport?
- Burundi ranks 154th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions from transport rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 115.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burundi 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.