CO₂ emissions from transport in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: CO₂ emissions from transport was 80,000 tonnes in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
80,000 tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
181st
of 191 countries
All-time high
120,000 tonnes
in 2013
All-time low
20,000 tonnes
in 2000
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions from transport in Guinea-Bissau, 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 Guinea-Bissau stood at 80,000 tonnes.
The figure is down 33.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from transport in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 120,000 tonnes in 2013 and was at its lowest, 20,000 tonnes, in 2000.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 181st of 191 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 34 years of available data.
CO₂ emissions from transport in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 50,000 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 50,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 40,000 tonnes | -20.0% |
| 1993 | 50,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1994 | 40,000 tonnes | -20.0% |
| 1995 | 50,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1996 | 40,000 tonnes | -20.0% |
| 1997 | 60,000 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1998 | 50,000 tonnes | -16.7% |
| 1999 | 70,000 tonnes | +40.0% |
| 2000 | 20,000 tonnes | -71.4% |
| 2001 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 40,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 2003 | 50,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 2004 | 30,000 tonnes | -40.0% |
| 2005 | 70,000 tonnes | +133.3% |
| 2006 | 90,000 tonnes | +28.6% |
| 2007 | 60,000 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 2008 | 70,000 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 2009 | 80,000 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 2010 | 90,000 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 2011 | 80,000 tonnes | -11.1% |
| 2012 | 90,000 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 2013 | 120,000 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 2014 | 110,000 tonnes | -8.3% |
| 2015 | 120,000 tonnes | +9.1% |
| 2016 | 100,000 tonnes | -16.7% |
| 2017 | 110,000 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 2018 | 120,000 tonnes | +9.1% |
| 2019 | 100,000 tonnes | -16.7% |
| 2020 | 80,000 tonnes | -20.0% |
| 2021 | 80,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 80,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 80,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries
- Guinea-Bissau's 80,000 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.50 million tonnes, 5% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Guinea-Bissau's 80,000 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.82 million tonnes, 4% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 50,000 tonnes | 40,000 tonnes | 70,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 53,000 tonnes | 20,000 tonnes | 90,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 104,000 tonnes | 80,000 tonnes | 120,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 80,000 tonnes | 80,000 tonnes | 80,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau
- 178 Grenada 110,000 tonnes compare
- 179 Tonga 100,000 tonnes compare
- 180 Marshall Islands 90,000 tonnes compare
- 181 Gambia 80,000 tonnes compare
- 181 Micronesia (country) 80,000 tonnes compare
- 181 Saint Kitts and Nevis 80,000 tonnes compare
More climate change data for Guinea-Bissau
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 2.69 million kg (2023)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,460 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 527.8 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 932.22 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1.99 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 33.29 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 273.82 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 40.84 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 232.99 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.1541 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from transport in Guinea-Bissau?
- Co₂ emissions from transport in Guinea-Bissau was 80,000 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 Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 120,000 tonnes in 2013.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from transport recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 20,000 tonnes in 2000.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for co₂ emissions from transport?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 181st out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions from transport rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Guinea-Bissau 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.