Co2 emissions transport in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Co2 emissions transport was 6.94 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
6.94 million
Change on year
down 4.7%
World rank
83rd
of 191 countries
All-time high
7.53 million
in 2019
All-time low
730,000
in 1992
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Co2 emissions transport in Ethiopia, 1990–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Ethiopia recorded 6.94 million for co2 emissions transport in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.7% on the previous year and up 82.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 emissions transport in Ethiopia peaked at 7.53 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 730,000, in 1992.
Ethiopia ranks 83rd 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 Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 930,000 | — |
| 1991 | 930,000 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 730,000 | -21.5% |
| 1993 | 880,000 | +20.5% |
| 1994 | 980,000 | +11.4% |
| 1995 | 1.09 million | +11.2% |
| 1996 | 1.21 million | +11.0% |
| 1997 | 1.28 million | +5.8% |
| 1998 | 1.41 million | +10.2% |
| 1999 | 1.45 million | +2.8% |
| 2000 | 1.59 million | +9.7% |
| 2001 | 1.99 million | +25.2% |
| 2002 | 2.08 million | +4.5% |
| 2003 | 2.17 million | +4.3% |
| 2004 | 2.34 million | +7.8% |
| 2005 | 2.12 million | -9.4% |
| 2006 | 2.26 million | +6.6% |
| 2007 | 2.45 million | +8.4% |
| 2008 | 2.54 million | +3.7% |
| 2009 | 2.65 million | +4.3% |
| 2010 | 2.71 million | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 2.86 million | +5.5% |
| 2012 | 3.25 million | +13.6% |
| 2013 | 3.80 million | +16.9% |
| 2014 | 4.24 million | +11.6% |
| 2015 | 4.71 million | +11.1% |
| 2016 | 5.73 million | +21.7% |
| 2017 | 6.07 million | +5.9% |
| 2018 | 6.74 million | +11.0% |
| 2019 | 7.53 million | +11.7% |
| 2020 | 6.91 million | -8.2% |
| 2021 | 7.50 million | +8.5% |
| 2022 | 7.28 million | -2.9% |
| 2023 | 6.94 million | -4.7% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 6.94 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.50 million, 4.6× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 6.94 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.82 million, 3.8× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.09 million | 730,000 | 1.45 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.22 million | 1.59 million | 2.65 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.76 million | 2.71 million | 7.53 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.16 million | 6.91 million | 7.50 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More climate change data for Ethiopia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 467.87 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 87,053 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 27,625 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 59,429 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 104.24 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2,122 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 5,042 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4,650 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 392.5 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 17.55 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co2 emissions transport in Ethiopia?
- Co2 emissions transport in Ethiopia was 6.94 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co2 emissions transport recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 7.53 million in 2019.
- What is the lowest co2 emissions transport recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 730,000 in 1992.
- How does Ethiopia rank for co2 emissions transport?
- Ethiopia ranks 83rd out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co2 emissions transport rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 82.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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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