CO₂ emissions from transport in Congo
Congo: CO₂ emissions from transport was 1.62 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.62 million tonnes
Change on year
up 22.7%
World rank
132nd
of 191 countries
All-time high
2.02 million tonnes
in 2014
All-time low
250,000 tonnes
in 1997
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions from transport in Congo, 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 Congo is 1.62 million tonnes, 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 from transport in Congo peaked at 2.02 million tonnes in 2014 and was at its lowest, 250,000 tonnes, 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 from transport in Congo, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 510,000 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 540,000 tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1992 | 470,000 tonnes | -13.0% |
| 1993 | 470,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 290,000 tonnes | -38.3% |
| 1995 | 420,000 tonnes | +44.8% |
| 1996 | 320,000 tonnes | -23.8% |
| 1997 | 250,000 tonnes | -21.9% |
| 1998 | 320,000 tonnes | +28.0% |
| 1999 | 310,000 tonnes | -3.1% |
| 2000 | 430,000 tonnes | +38.7% |
| 2001 | 550,000 tonnes | +27.9% |
| 2002 | 430,000 tonnes | -21.8% |
| 2003 | 600,000 tonnes | +39.5% |
| 2004 | 710,000 tonnes | +18.3% |
| 2005 | 720,000 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2006 | 880,000 tonnes | +22.2% |
| 2007 | 960,000 tonnes | +9.1% |
| 2008 | 1.18 million tonnes | +22.9% |
| 2009 | 1.28 million tonnes | +8.5% |
| 2010 | 1.48 million tonnes | +15.6% |
| 2011 | 1.65 million tonnes | +11.5% |
| 2012 | 1.60 million tonnes | -3.0% |
| 2013 | 1.91 million tonnes | +19.4% |
| 2014 | 2.02 million tonnes | +5.8% |
| 2015 | 1.70 million tonnes | -15.8% |
| 2016 | 1.45 million tonnes | -14.7% |
| 2017 | 1.32 million tonnes | -9.0% |
| 2018 | 1.40 million tonnes | +6.1% |
| 2019 | 1.10 million tonnes | -21.4% |
| 2020 | 1.28 million tonnes | +16.4% |
| 2021 | 1.31 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 1.32 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2023 | 1.62 million tonnes | +22.7% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 1.62 million tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.18 million tonnes, 51% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Congo's 1.62 million tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.82 million tonnes, 89% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 390,000 tonnes | 250,000 tonnes | 540,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 774,000 tonnes | 430,000 tonnes | 1.28 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.56 million tonnes | 1.10 million tonnes | 2.02 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.38 million tonnes | 1.28 million tonnes | 1.62 million tonnes | 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 from transport in Congo?
- Co₂ emissions from transport in Congo was 1.62 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 Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 2.02 million tonnes in 2014.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from transport recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 250,000 tonnes in 1997.
- How does Congo rank for co₂ emissions from transport?
- Congo ranks 132nd out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions from 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 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.