CO₂ emissions from transport in Chad

Chad: CO₂ emissions from transport was 960,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
960,000 tonnes
Change on year
up 6.7%
World rank
144th
of 191 countries
All-time high
1.02 million tonnes
in 2014
All-time low
129,999 tonnes
in 2000
Years of data
34
1990–2023

CO₂ emissions from transport in Chad, 1990–2023

200.0k400.0k600.0k800.0k1.0M1990200620231990: 260.0k tonnes1991: 260.0k tonnes1992: 280.0k tonnes1993: 280.0k tonnes1994: 290.0k tonnes1995: 300.0k tonnes1996: 310.0k tonnes1997: 330.0k tonnes1998: 340.0k tonnes1999: 350.0k tonnes2000: 130.0k tonnes2001: 150.0k tonnes2002: 180.0k tonnes2003: 190.0k tonnes2004: 200.0k tonnes2005: 210.0k tonnes2006: 270.0k tonnes2007: 260.0k tonnes2008: 320.0k tonnes2009: 420.0k tonnes2010: 830.0k tonnes2011: 730.0k tonnes2012: 970.0k tonnes2013: 990.0k tonnes2014: 1.0M tonnes2015: 990.0k tonnes2016: 890.0k tonnes2017: 770.0k tonnes2018: 730.0k tonnes2019: 760.0k tonnes2020: 790.0k tonnes2021: 840.0k tonnes2022: 900.0k tonnes2023: 960.0k tonnes

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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 141 Malawi 1.21 million tonnes compare
  2. 142 Kyrgyzstan 1.08 million tonnes compare
  3. 143 Fiji 1.00 million tonnes compare
  4. 145 Iceland 940,000 tonnes compare
  5. 145 Suriname 940,000 tonnes compare
  6. 147 South Sudan 930,000 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 191 places →

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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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About this data

Indicator
CO₂ emissions from transport
Unit
tonnes
Source
Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
191 places, 6,476 data points, 1990–2023
Last refreshed

Emissions are measured in tonnes.