CO₂ emissions from transport in Togo
Togo: CO₂ emissions from transport was 1.29 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.29 million tonnes
Change on year
up 4.9%
World rank
139th
of 191 countries
All-time high
1.93 million tonnes
in 2009
All-time low
170,000 tonnes
in 1993
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions from transport in Togo, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Togo recorded 1.29 million tonnes for co₂ emissions from transport in 2023.
The figure is up 4.9% on the previous year and up 74.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from transport in Togo peaked at 1.93 million tonnes in 2009 and was at its lowest, 170,000 tonnes, in 1993.
Togo ranks 139th 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 Togo, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 430,000 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 320,000 tonnes | -25.6% |
| 1992 | 270,000 tonnes | -15.6% |
| 1993 | 170,000 tonnes | -37.0% |
| 1994 | 320,000 tonnes | +88.2% |
| 1995 | 390,000 tonnes | +21.9% |
| 1996 | 660,000 tonnes | +69.2% |
| 1997 | 430,000 tonnes | -34.8% |
| 1998 | 480,000 tonnes | +11.6% |
| 1999 | 580,000 tonnes | +20.8% |
| 2000 | 430,000 tonnes | -25.9% |
| 2001 | 290,000 tonnes | -32.6% |
| 2002 | 480,000 tonnes | +65.5% |
| 2003 | 700,000 tonnes | +45.8% |
| 2004 | 640,000 tonnes | -8.6% |
| 2005 | 610,000 tonnes | -4.7% |
| 2006 | 580,000 tonnes | -4.9% |
| 2007 | 640,000 tonnes | +10.3% |
| 2008 | 870,000 tonnes | +35.9% |
| 2009 | 1.93 million tonnes | +121.8% |
| 2010 | 1.60 million tonnes | -17.1% |
| 2011 | 1.48 million tonnes | -7.5% |
| 2012 | 1.26 million tonnes | -14.9% |
| 2013 | 740,000 tonnes | -41.3% |
| 2014 | 390,000 tonnes | -47.3% |
| 2015 | 710,000 tonnes | +82.1% |
| 2016 | 610,000 tonnes | -14.1% |
| 2017 | 640,000 tonnes | +4.9% |
| 2018 | 1.01 million tonnes | +57.8% |
| 2019 | 920,000 tonnes | -8.9% |
| 2020 | 1.25 million tonnes | +35.9% |
| 2021 | 1.26 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2022 | 1.23 million tonnes | -2.4% |
| 2023 | 1.29 million tonnes | +4.9% |
Togo compared with similar countries
- Togo's 1.29 million tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.18 million tonnes, 41% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Togo's 1.29 million tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.82 million tonnes, 71% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 405,000 tonnes | 170,000 tonnes | 660,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 717,000 tonnes | 290,000 tonnes | 1.93 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 936,000 tonnes | 390,000 tonnes | 1.60 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.26 million tonnes | 1.23 million tonnes | 1.29 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Togo
More climate change data for Togo
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 3,150 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,390 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,760 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 5.25 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 62.85 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 229.74 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 160.56 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 69.18 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.6059 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from transport in Togo?
- Co₂ emissions from transport in Togo was 1.29 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 Togo?
- The highest recorded value was 1.93 million tonnes in 2009.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from transport recorded in Togo?
- The lowest recorded value was 170,000 tonnes in 1993.
- How does Togo rank for co₂ emissions from transport?
- Togo ranks 139th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions from transport rising or falling in Togo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 74.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Togo 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.