CO₂ emissions from transport in Mozambique
Mozambique: CO₂ emissions from transport was 4.17 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
4.17 million tonnes
Change on year
down 3.9%
World rank
101st
of 191 countries
All-time high
4.34 million tonnes
in 2022
All-time low
500,000 tonnes
in 1991
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions from transport in Mozambique, 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 Mozambique stood at 4.17 million tonnes.
The figure is down 3.9% on the previous year and up 61.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from transport in Mozambique peaked at 4.34 million tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 500,000 tonnes, in 1991.
That places Mozambique 101st 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 Mozambique, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 610,000 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 500,000 tonnes | -18.0% |
| 1992 | 690,000 tonnes | +38.0% |
| 1993 | 850,000 tonnes | +23.2% |
| 1994 | 700,000 tonnes | -17.6% |
| 1995 | 730,000 tonnes | +4.3% |
| 1996 | 810,000 tonnes | +11.0% |
| 1997 | 830,000 tonnes | +2.5% |
| 1998 | 840,000 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1999 | 850,000 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 850,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 840,000 tonnes | -1.2% |
| 2002 | 910,000 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 2003 | 1.13 million tonnes | +24.2% |
| 2004 | 1.14 million tonnes | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 1.04 million tonnes | -8.8% |
| 2006 | 1.13 million tonnes | +8.7% |
| 2007 | 1.40 million tonnes | +23.9% |
| 2008 | 1.37 million tonnes | -2.1% |
| 2009 | 1.54 million tonnes | +12.4% |
| 2010 | 1.70 million tonnes | +10.4% |
| 2011 | 2.06 million tonnes | +21.2% |
| 2012 | 2.38 million tonnes | +15.5% |
| 2013 | 2.58 million tonnes | +8.4% |
| 2014 | 3.02 million tonnes | +17.1% |
| 2015 | 3.14 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 2016 | 3.47 million tonnes | +10.5% |
| 2017 | 3.28 million tonnes | -5.5% |
| 2018 | 3.25 million tonnes | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 3.59 million tonnes | +10.5% |
| 2020 | 3.28 million tonnes | -8.6% |
| 2021 | 4.17 million tonnes | +27.1% |
| 2022 | 4.34 million tonnes | +4.1% |
| 2023 | 4.17 million tonnes | -3.9% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 4.17 million tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.50 million tonnes, 2.8× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 4.17 million tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.82 million tonnes, 2.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 741,000 tonnes | 500,000 tonnes | 850,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.14 million tonnes | 840,000 tonnes | 1.54 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.85 million tonnes | 1.70 million tonnes | 3.59 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.99 million tonnes | 3.28 million tonnes | 4.34 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
- 98 Afghanistan 4.55 million tonnes compare
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- 102 Bosnia and Herzegovina 4.11 million tonnes compare
- 103 Uganda 4.10 million tonnes compare
- 104 Mali 4.09 million tonnes compare
- 104 Uruguay 4.09 million tonnes compare
More climate change data for Mozambique
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 81.74 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 12,495 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 6,629 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 5,867 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 25.01 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 209.52 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 2,596 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 923.79 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,672 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 3.49 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from transport in Mozambique?
- Co₂ emissions from transport in Mozambique was 4.17 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 Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 4.34 million tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from transport recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 500,000 tonnes in 1991.
- How does Mozambique rank for co₂ emissions from transport?
- Mozambique ranks 101st out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions from transport rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 61.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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.