Co2 emissions transport in Congo
Congo: Co2 emissions transport was 1.62 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.62 million
Change on year
up 22.7%
World rank
132nd
of 191 countries
All-time high
2.02 million
in 2014
All-time low
250,000
in 1997
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Co2 emissions transport in Congo, 1990–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co2 emissions transport in Congo is 1.62 million, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 22.7% on the previous year and down 15.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 emissions transport in Congo peaked at 2.02 million in 2014 and was at its lowest, 250,000, in 1997.
Congo ranks 132nd 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 Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 510,000 | — |
| 1991 | 540,000 | +5.9% |
| 1992 | 470,000 | -13.0% |
| 1993 | 470,000 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 290,000 | -38.3% |
| 1995 | 420,000 | +44.8% |
| 1996 | 320,000 | -23.8% |
| 1997 | 250,000 | -21.9% |
| 1998 | 320,000 | +28.0% |
| 1999 | 310,000 | -3.1% |
| 2000 | 430,000 | +38.7% |
| 2001 | 550,000 | +27.9% |
| 2002 | 430,000 | -21.8% |
| 2003 | 600,000 | +39.5% |
| 2004 | 710,000 | +18.3% |
| 2005 | 720,000 | +1.4% |
| 2006 | 880,000 | +22.2% |
| 2007 | 960,000 | +9.1% |
| 2008 | 1.18 million | +22.9% |
| 2009 | 1.28 million | +8.5% |
| 2010 | 1.48 million | +15.6% |
| 2011 | 1.65 million | +11.5% |
| 2012 | 1.60 million | -3.0% |
| 2013 | 1.91 million | +19.4% |
| 2014 | 2.02 million | +5.8% |
| 2015 | 1.70 million | -15.8% |
| 2016 | 1.45 million | -14.7% |
| 2017 | 1.32 million | -9.0% |
| 2018 | 1.40 million | +6.1% |
| 2019 | 1.10 million | -21.4% |
| 2020 | 1.28 million | +16.4% |
| 2021 | 1.31 million | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 1.32 million | +0.8% |
| 2023 | 1.62 million | +22.7% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 1.62 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.18 million, 51% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Congo's 1.62 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.82 million, 89% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 390,000 | 250,000 | 540,000 | 10 |
| 2000s | 774,000 | 430,000 | 1.28 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.56 million | 1.10 million | 2.02 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.38 million | 1.28 million | 1.62 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Congo
More climate change data for Congo
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 226,333 kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 762.73 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 278.7 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 484.03 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1.05 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 17.29 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 13.23 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 6.62 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 6.61 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.025 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co2 emissions transport in Congo?
- Co2 emissions transport in Congo was 1.62 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co2 emissions transport recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 2.02 million in 2014.
- What is the lowest co2 emissions transport recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 250,000 in 1997.
- How does Congo rank for co2 emissions transport?
- Congo ranks 132nd out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co2 emissions transport rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this 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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