Co2 emissions transport in Uganda
Uganda: Co2 emissions transport was 4.10 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
4.10 million
Change on year
up 10.5%
World rank
103rd
of 191 countries
All-time high
4.10 million
in 2023
All-time low
550,000
in 1994
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Co2 emissions transport in Uganda, 1990–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, co2 emissions transport in Uganda stood at 4.10 million. 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 transport in Uganda peaked at 4.10 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 550,000, 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 transport in Uganda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 600,000 | — |
| 1991 | 620,000 | +3.3% |
| 1992 | 620,000 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 600,000 | -3.2% |
| 1994 | 550,000 | -8.3% |
| 1995 | 720,000 | +30.9% |
| 1996 | 740,000 | +2.8% |
| 1997 | 770,000 | +4.1% |
| 1998 | 880,000 | +14.3% |
| 1999 | 890,000 | +1.1% |
| 2000 | 900,000 | +1.1% |
| 2001 | 920,000 | +2.2% |
| 2002 | 930,000 | +1.1% |
| 2003 | 960,000 | +3.2% |
| 2004 | 990,000 | +3.1% |
| 2005 | 1.02 million | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 1.13 million | +10.8% |
| 2007 | 1.19 million | +5.3% |
| 2008 | 1.38 million | +16.0% |
| 2009 | 1.52 million | +10.1% |
| 2010 | 1.28 million | -15.8% |
| 2011 | 1.64 million | +28.1% |
| 2012 | 2.04 million | +24.4% |
| 2013 | 2.19 million | +7.4% |
| 2014 | 2.44 million | +11.4% |
| 2015 | 2.74 million | +12.3% |
| 2016 | 2.94 million | +7.3% |
| 2017 | 3.11 million | +5.8% |
| 2018 | 3.39 million | +9.0% |
| 2019 | 3.52 million | +3.8% |
| 2020 | 3.39 million | -3.7% |
| 2021 | 3.77 million | +11.2% |
| 2022 | 3.71 million | -1.6% |
| 2023 | 4.10 million | +10.5% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 4.10 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.50 million, 2.7× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 4.10 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.82 million, 2.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 699,000 | 550,000 | 890,000 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.09 million | 900,000 | 1.52 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.53 million | 1.28 million | 3.52 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.74 million | 3.39 million | 4.10 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
- 100 Luxembourg 4.19 million compare
- 101 Mozambique 4.17 million compare
- 102 Bosnia and Herzegovina 4.11 million compare
- 104 Mali 4.09 million compare
- 104 Uruguay 4.09 million compare
- 106 Bahrain 3.97 million 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 transport in Uganda?
- Co2 emissions transport in Uganda was 4.10 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co2 emissions transport recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 4.10 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest co2 emissions transport recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 550,000 in 1994.
- How does Uganda rank for co2 emissions transport?
- Uganda ranks 103rd out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co2 emissions 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Co2 emissions transport. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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