CO₂ emissions from transport in Chad
Chad: CO₂ emissions from transport was 960,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
CO₂ emissions from transport in Chad, 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 Chad is 960,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 6.7% on the previous year and down 3.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from transport in Chad peaked at 1.02 million tonnes in 2014 and was at its lowest, 129,999 tonnes, in 2000.
Chad ranks 144th of 191 countries on this measure, 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 Chad, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 259,999 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 259,999 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 280,000 tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1993 | 280,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 290,000 tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1995 | 300,000 tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1996 | 310,000 tonnes | +3.3% |
| 1997 | 330,000 tonnes | +6.5% |
| 1998 | 340,000 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1999 | 350,000 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 2000 | 129,999 tonnes | -62.9% |
| 2001 | 150,000 tonnes | +15.4% |
| 2002 | 180,000 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 2003 | 190,000 tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2004 | 200,000 tonnes | +5.3% |
| 2005 | 210,000 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2006 | 270,000 tonnes | +28.6% |
| 2007 | 259,999 tonnes | -3.7% |
| 2008 | 320,000 tonnes | +23.1% |
| 2009 | 420,000 tonnes | +31.2% |
| 2010 | 830,000 tonnes | +97.6% |
| 2011 | 730,000 tonnes | -12.0% |
| 2012 | 970,000 tonnes | +32.9% |
| 2013 | 990,000 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 1.02 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 990,000 tonnes | -2.9% |
| 2016 | 890,000 tonnes | -10.1% |
| 2017 | 770,000 tonnes | -13.5% |
| 2018 | 730,000 tonnes | -5.2% |
| 2019 | 760,000 tonnes | +4.1% |
| 2020 | 790,000 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 2021 | 840,000 tonnes | +6.3% |
| 2022 | 900,000 tonnes | +7.1% |
| 2023 | 960,000 tonnes | +6.7% |
Chad compared with similar countries
- Chad's 960,000 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.50 million tonnes, 64% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Chad's 960,000 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.82 million tonnes, 53% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where CO₂ emissions from transport in Chad changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +97.6% | 420,000 tonnes | 830,000 tonnes |
| 2000 | -62.9% | 350,000 tonnes | 129,999 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 300,000 tonnes | 259,999 tonnes | 350,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 233,000 tonnes | 129,999 tonnes | 420,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 868,000 tonnes | 730,000 tonnes | 1.02 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 872,500 tonnes | 790,000 tonnes | 960,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Chad
More climate change data for Chad
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 24.82 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 51,920 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 15,959 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 35,960 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 60.22 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1,284 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 675.44 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 403.7 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 271.74 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1.52 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from transport in Chad?
- Co₂ emissions from transport in Chad was 960,000 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 Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 1.02 million tonnes in 2014.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from transport recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 129,999 tonnes in 2000.
- How does Chad rank for co₂ emissions from transport?
- Chad ranks 144th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions from transport rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chad 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.