CO₂ emissions from transport in Ghana
Ghana: CO₂ emissions from transport was 10.76 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
10.76 million tonnes
Change on year
up 8.5%
World rank
64th
of 191 countries
All-time high
10.76 million tonnes
in 2023
All-time low
1.50 million tonnes
in 1991
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions from transport in Ghana, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, co₂ emissions from transport in Ghana stood at 10.76 million tonnes. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
That represents a change of up 8.5% on the previous year and up 51.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from transport in Ghana peaked at 10.76 million tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1.50 million tonnes, in 1991.
Ghana ranks 64th 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 Ghana, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.62 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 1.50 million tonnes | -7.4% |
| 1992 | 1.79 million tonnes | +19.3% |
| 1993 | 1.80 million tonnes | +0.6% |
| 1994 | 1.88 million tonnes | +4.4% |
| 1995 | 2.05 million tonnes | +9.0% |
| 1996 | 2.23 million tonnes | +8.8% |
| 1997 | 2.33 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 1998 | 2.78 million tonnes | +19.3% |
| 1999 | 3.09 million tonnes | +11.2% |
| 2000 | 2.88 million tonnes | -6.8% |
| 2001 | 2.88 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 3.34 million tonnes | +16.0% |
| 2003 | 3.10 million tonnes | -7.2% |
| 2004 | 3.59 million tonnes | +15.8% |
| 2005 | 3.55 million tonnes | -1.1% |
| 2006 | 3.59 million tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 3.78 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 2008 | 4.09 million tonnes | +8.2% |
| 2009 | 4.97 million tonnes | +21.5% |
| 2010 | 5.06 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 5.64 million tonnes | +11.5% |
| 2012 | 6.73 million tonnes | +19.3% |
| 2013 | 7.12 million tonnes | +5.8% |
| 2014 | 7.17 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 7.78 million tonnes | +8.5% |
| 2016 | 7.19 million tonnes | -7.6% |
| 2017 | 7.16 million tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 8.37 million tonnes | +16.9% |
| 2019 | 8.89 million tonnes | +6.2% |
| 2020 | 9.74 million tonnes | +9.6% |
| 2021 | 10.57 million tonnes | +8.5% |
| 2022 | 9.92 million tonnes | -6.1% |
| 2023 | 10.76 million tonnes | +8.5% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 10.76 million tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.18 million tonnes, 3.4× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 10.76 million tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.82 million tonnes, 5.9× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.11 million tonnes | 1.50 million tonnes | 3.09 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.58 million tonnes | 2.88 million tonnes | 4.97 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.11 million tonnes | 5.06 million tonnes | 8.89 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.25 million tonnes | 9.74 million tonnes | 10.76 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
More climate change data for Ghana
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 6,671 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,693 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3,979 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 10.16 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 142.09 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,417 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 670.16 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 746.8 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 2.53 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from transport in Ghana?
- Co₂ emissions from transport in Ghana was 10.76 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 Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 10.76 million tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from transport recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.50 million tonnes in 1991.
- How does Ghana rank for co₂ emissions from transport?
- Ghana ranks 64th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions from transport rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana 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.