CO₂ emissions from transport in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: CO₂ emissions from transport was 3.30 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
CO₂ emissions from transport in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 3.30 million tonnes for co₂ emissions from transport in 2023.
The figure is down 4.1% on the previous year and up 33.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from transport in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 3.44 million tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 440,000 tonnes, in 1992.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 111th of 191 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 462,000 tonnes | 440,000 tonnes | 570,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.05 million tonnes | 650,000 tonnes | 1.52 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.34 million tonnes | 1.65 million tonnes | 2.88 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.26 million tonnes | 3.01 million tonnes | 3.44 million tonnes | 4 |
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More climate change data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 4.2% (2100)
- Population growth 3.2% (2025)
- Population, total 112.83 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 4.0% (2025)
- Urban population 50.90 million (2025)
- Urban population 45.1% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 0.054 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 238.70 million tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 0.054 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 0.054 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from transport in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Co₂ emissions from transport in Democratic Republic of Congo was 3.30 million 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 Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 3.44 million tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from transport recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 440,000 tonnes in 1992.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for co₂ emissions from transport?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 111th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions from transport rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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.