CO₂ emissions from transport in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: CO₂ emissions from transport was 330,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
330,000 tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
163rd
of 191 countries
All-time high
330,000 tonnes
in 2022
All-time low
70,000 tonnes
in 2003
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions from transport in Central African Republic, 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 Central African Republic stood at 330,000 tonnes. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 266.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from transport in Central African Republic peaked at 330,000 tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 70,000 tonnes, in 2003.
That places Central African Republic 163rd 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 Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 80,000 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 90,000 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1992 | 90,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 100,000 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1994 | 100,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 100,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 100,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 100,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 120,000 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1999 | 129,999 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 2000 | 80,000 tonnes | -38.5% |
| 2001 | 100,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 2002 | 90,000 tonnes | -10.0% |
| 2003 | 70,000 tonnes | -22.2% |
| 2004 | 80,000 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 2005 | 90,000 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 2006 | 90,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 110,000 tonnes | +22.2% |
| 2008 | 110,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 120,000 tonnes | +9.1% |
| 2010 | 129,999 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 2011 | 120,000 tonnes | -7.7% |
| 2012 | 150,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 2013 | 90,000 tonnes | -40.0% |
| 2014 | 100,000 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 2015 | 160,000 tonnes | +60.0% |
| 2016 | 200,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 2017 | 220,000 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 2018 | 230,000 tonnes | +4.5% |
| 2019 | 270,000 tonnes | +17.4% |
| 2020 | 290,000 tonnes | +7.4% |
| 2021 | 320,000 tonnes | +10.3% |
| 2022 | 330,000 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2023 | 330,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 330,000 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.50 million tonnes, 22% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 330,000 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.82 million tonnes, 18% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 101,000 tonnes | 80,000 tonnes | 129,999 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 94,000 tonnes | 70,000 tonnes | 120,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 167,000 tonnes | 90,000 tonnes | 270,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 317,500 tonnes | 290,000 tonnes | 330,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
More climate change data for Central African Republic
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 1.19 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 13,396 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4,441 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 8,956 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 16.76 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 319.84 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 167.09 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 51.6 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 115.5 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.1947 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from transport in Central African Republic?
- Co₂ emissions from transport in Central African Republic was 330,000 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 Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 330,000 tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from transport recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 70,000 tonnes in 2003.
- How does Central African Republic rank for co₂ emissions from transport?
- Central African Republic ranks 163rd out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions from transport rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 266.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic 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.