CO₂ emissions from transport in Comoros
Comoros: CO₂ emissions from transport was 300,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
300,000 tonnes
Change on year
down 16.7%
World rank
164th
of 191 countries
All-time high
360,000 tonnes
in 2022
All-time low
40,000 tonnes
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions from transport in Comoros, 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 Comoros is 300,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 16.7% on the previous year and up 150.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from transport in Comoros peaked at 360,000 tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 40,000 tonnes, in 1990.
That places Comoros 164th 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 Comoros, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 40,000 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 50,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1992 | 50,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 50,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 50,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 50,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 50,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 50,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 60,000 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1999 | 60,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 70,000 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 2001 | 70,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 70,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 90,000 tonnes | +28.6% |
| 2004 | 100,000 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 2005 | 90,000 tonnes | -10.0% |
| 2006 | 110,000 tonnes | +22.2% |
| 2007 | 50,000 tonnes | -54.5% |
| 2008 | 60,000 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 2009 | 80,000 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 2010 | 90,000 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 2011 | 80,000 tonnes | -11.1% |
| 2012 | 80,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 120,000 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 2014 | 100,000 tonnes | -16.7% |
| 2015 | 110,000 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 2016 | 129,999 tonnes | +18.2% |
| 2017 | 150,000 tonnes | +15.4% |
| 2018 | 160,000 tonnes | +6.7% |
| 2019 | 180,000 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 2020 | 220,000 tonnes | +22.2% |
| 2021 | 330,000 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 2022 | 360,000 tonnes | +9.1% |
| 2023 | 300,000 tonnes | -16.7% |
Comoros compared with similar countries
- Comoros's 300,000 tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.18 million tonnes, 9% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Comoros's 300,000 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.82 million tonnes, 16% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 51,000 tonnes | 40,000 tonnes | 60,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 79,000 tonnes | 50,000 tonnes | 110,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 120,000 tonnes | 80,000 tonnes | 180,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 302,500 tonnes | 220,000 tonnes | 360,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Comoros
- 161 Liberia 410,000 tonnes compare
- 162 Barbados 370,000 tonnes compare
- 163 Central African Republic 330,000 tonnes compare
- 165 East Timor 280,000 tonnes compare
- 166 Cape Verde 259,999 tonnes compare
- 167 Antigua and Barbuda 250,000 tonnes compare
- 167 Eritrea 250,000 tonnes compare
More climate change data for Comoros
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 106,353 kg (2023)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 143.76 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 51.2 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 92.56 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.1932 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 3.31 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 29.94 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1.27 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 28.67 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.0048 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from transport in Comoros?
- Co₂ emissions from transport in Comoros was 300,000 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 Comoros?
- The highest recorded value was 360,000 tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from transport recorded in Comoros?
- The lowest recorded value was 40,000 tonnes in 1990.
- How does Comoros rank for co₂ emissions from transport?
- Comoros ranks 164th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions from transport rising or falling in Comoros?
- Over the last ten years it is up 150.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Comoros 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.