CO₂ emissions from transport in Uganda
Uganda: CO₂ emissions from transport was 4.10 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
4.10 million tonnes
Change on year
up 10.5%
World rank
103rd
of 191 countries
All-time high
4.10 million tonnes
in 2023
All-time low
550,000 tonnes
in 1994
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions from transport in Uganda, 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 Uganda stood at 4.10 million tonnes. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
The figure is up 10.5% on the previous year and up 87.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from transport in Uganda peaked at 4.10 million tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 550,000 tonnes, in 1994.
Uganda ranks 103rd 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 Uganda, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 600,000 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 620,000 tonnes | +3.3% |
| 1992 | 620,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 600,000 tonnes | -3.2% |
| 1994 | 550,000 tonnes | -8.3% |
| 1995 | 720,000 tonnes | +30.9% |
| 1996 | 740,000 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1997 | 770,000 tonnes | +4.1% |
| 1998 | 880,000 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 1999 | 890,000 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2000 | 900,000 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2001 | 920,000 tonnes | +2.2% |
| 2002 | 930,000 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2003 | 960,000 tonnes | +3.2% |
| 2004 | 990,000 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2005 | 1.02 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 1.13 million tonnes | +10.8% |
| 2007 | 1.19 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 2008 | 1.38 million tonnes | +16.0% |
| 2009 | 1.52 million tonnes | +10.1% |
| 2010 | 1.28 million tonnes | -15.8% |
| 2011 | 1.64 million tonnes | +28.1% |
| 2012 | 2.04 million tonnes | +24.4% |
| 2013 | 2.19 million tonnes | +7.4% |
| 2014 | 2.44 million tonnes | +11.4% |
| 2015 | 2.74 million tonnes | +12.3% |
| 2016 | 2.94 million tonnes | +7.3% |
| 2017 | 3.11 million tonnes | +5.8% |
| 2018 | 3.39 million tonnes | +9.0% |
| 2019 | 3.52 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 2020 | 3.39 million tonnes | -3.7% |
| 2021 | 3.77 million tonnes | +11.2% |
| 2022 | 3.71 million tonnes | -1.6% |
| 2023 | 4.10 million tonnes | +10.5% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 4.10 million tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.50 million tonnes, 2.7× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 4.10 million tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.82 million tonnes, 2.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 699,000 tonnes | 550,000 tonnes | 890,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.09 million tonnes | 900,000 tonnes | 1.52 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.53 million tonnes | 1.28 million tonnes | 3.52 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.74 million tonnes | 3.39 million tonnes | 4.10 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
- 100 Luxembourg 4.19 million tonnes compare
- 101 Mozambique 4.17 million tonnes compare
- 102 Bosnia and Herzegovina 4.11 million tonnes compare
- 104 Mali 4.09 million tonnes compare
- 104 Uruguay 4.09 million tonnes compare
- 106 Bahrain 3.97 million tonnes compare
More climate change data for Uganda
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 22.78 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 27,987 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 10,431 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 17,556 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 39.36 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 627.02 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,448 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 756.87 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 691.37 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 2.86 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from transport in Uganda?
- Co₂ emissions from transport in Uganda was 4.10 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 Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 4.10 million tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from transport recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 550,000 tonnes in 1994.
- How does Uganda rank for co₂ emissions from transport?
- Uganda ranks 103rd out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions from transport rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 87.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda 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.