Co2 emissions transport in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Co2 emissions transport was 3.30 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Co2 emissions transport in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1990–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 3.30 million for co2 emissions 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 transport in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 3.44 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 440,000, 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.
Co2 emissions transport in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 570,000 | — |
| 1991 | 480,000 | -15.8% |
| 1992 | 440,000 | -8.3% |
| 1993 | 440,000 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 450,000 | +2.3% |
| 1995 | 450,000 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 450,000 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 450,000 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 450,000 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 440,000 | -2.2% |
| 2000 | 790,000 | +79.5% |
| 2001 | 650,000 | -17.7% |
| 2002 | 690,000 | +6.2% |
| 2003 | 820,000 | +18.8% |
| 2004 | 890,000 | +8.5% |
| 2005 | 1.11 million | +24.7% |
| 2006 | 1.20 million | +8.1% |
| 2007 | 1.33 million | +10.8% |
| 2008 | 1.52 million | +14.3% |
| 2009 | 1.52 million | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 1.65 million | +8.6% |
| 2011 | 2.13 million | +29.1% |
| 2012 | 2.11 million | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 2.47 million | +17.1% |
| 2014 | 2.88 million | +16.6% |
| 2015 | 2.77 million | -3.8% |
| 2016 | 2.21 million | -20.2% |
| 2017 | 2.74 million | +24.0% |
| 2018 | 2.27 million | -17.2% |
| 2019 | 2.21 million | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 3.01 million | +36.2% |
| 2021 | 3.28 million | +9.0% |
| 2022 | 3.44 million | +4.9% |
| 2023 | 3.30 million | -4.1% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 3.30 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.50 million, 2.2× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 3.30 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.82 million, 1.8× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Co2 emissions transport in Democratic Republic of Congo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +79.5% | 440,000 | 790,000 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 462,000 | 440,000 | 570,000 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.05 million | 650,000 | 1.52 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.34 million | 1.65 million | 2.88 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.26 million | 3.01 million | 3.44 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
More climate change data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Share co2 vs population 4.23 (2100)
- Co2 gdp growth, annual growth rate -5.63 % change on previous year (2025)
- Co2 gdp pop growth, annual growth rate -1.24 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, total, annual growth rate 3.25 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, total, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban population, annual growth rate 4.1 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban population, per unit of GDP 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban population, per capita 0.4511 units per person (2025)
- Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate 28.16 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban population 45.1% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co2 emissions transport in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Co2 emissions transport in Democratic Republic of Congo was 3.30 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co2 emissions transport recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 3.44 million in 2022.
- What is the lowest co2 emissions transport recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 440,000 in 1992.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for co2 emissions transport?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 111th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co2 emissions 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Co2 emissions transport. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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