CO₂ emissions from transport in Kenya
Kenya: CO₂ emissions from transport was 10.11 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
10.11 million tonnes
Change on year
down 4.5%
World rank
66th
of 191 countries
All-time high
10.86 million tonnes
in 2021
All-time low
2.32 million tonnes
in 1994
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions from transport in Kenya, 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 Kenya is 10.11 million tonnes, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 4.5% on the previous year and up 73.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from transport in Kenya peaked at 10.86 million tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 2.32 million tonnes, in 1994.
That places Kenya 66th out of 191 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 Kenya, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2.69 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 2.76 million tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1992 | 2.56 million tonnes | -7.2% |
| 1993 | 2.38 million tonnes | -7.0% |
| 1994 | 2.32 million tonnes | -2.5% |
| 1995 | 2.56 million tonnes | +10.3% |
| 1996 | 2.69 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1997 | 2.67 million tonnes | -0.7% |
| 1998 | 2.73 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1999 | 2.69 million tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2000 | 2.71 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 2001 | 2.67 million tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2002 | 2.79 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 2003 | 2.50 million tonnes | -10.4% |
| 2004 | 2.76 million tonnes | +10.4% |
| 2005 | 2.89 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 2006 | 3.24 million tonnes | +12.1% |
| 2007 | 3.27 million tonnes | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 3.36 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 2009 | 4.17 million tonnes | +24.1% |
| 2010 | 4.95 million tonnes | +18.7% |
| 2011 | 4.61 million tonnes | -6.9% |
| 2012 | 4.90 million tonnes | +6.3% |
| 2013 | 5.82 million tonnes | +18.8% |
| 2014 | 6.48 million tonnes | +11.3% |
| 2015 | 7.99 million tonnes | +23.3% |
| 2016 | 8.78 million tonnes | +9.9% |
| 2017 | 8.59 million tonnes | -2.2% |
| 2018 | 9.67 million tonnes | +12.6% |
| 2019 | 10.73 million tonnes | +11.0% |
| 2020 | 10.38 million tonnes | -3.3% |
| 2021 | 10.86 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 2022 | 10.59 million tonnes | -2.5% |
| 2023 | 10.11 million tonnes | -4.5% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 10.11 million tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.18 million tonnes, 3.2× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 10.11 million tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.82 million tonnes, 5.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.60 million tonnes | 2.32 million tonnes | 2.76 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.04 million tonnes | 2.50 million tonnes | 4.17 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.25 million tonnes | 4.61 million tonnes | 10.73 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.48 million tonnes | 10.11 million tonnes | 10.86 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
More climate change data for Kenya
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Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from transport in Kenya?
- Co₂ emissions from transport in Kenya was 10.11 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 Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 10.86 million tonnes in 2021.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from transport recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.32 million tonnes in 1994.
- How does Kenya rank for co₂ emissions from transport?
- Kenya ranks 66th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions from transport rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 73.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya 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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About this data
Emissions are measured in tonnes.