CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Benin
Benin: CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change was 50.15 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
50.15 million tonnes
Change on year
up 2.3%
World rank
67th
of 194 countries
All-time high
59.97 million tonnes
in 2017
All-time low
4.58 million tonnes
in 1952
Years of data
75
1950–2024
CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Benin, 1950–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Benin is 50.15 million tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 2.3% on the previous year and up 55.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Benin peaked at 59.97 million tonnes in 2017 and was at its lowest, 4.58 million tonnes, in 1952.
Benin ranks 67th of 194 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 fossil fuels and land-use change in Benin, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 6.34 million tonnes | — |
| 1951 | 5.19 million tonnes | -18.1% |
| 1952 | 4.58 million tonnes | -11.8% |
| 1953 | 4.60 million tonnes | +0.5% |
| 1954 | 4.76 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1955 | 4.96 million tonnes | +4.3% |
| 1956 | 5.43 million tonnes | +9.4% |
| 1957 | 5.98 million tonnes | +10.2% |
| 1958 | 6.72 million tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1959 | 7.16 million tonnes | +6.5% |
| 1960 | 4.96 million tonnes | -30.8% |
| 1961 | 7.79 million tonnes | +57.3% |
| 1962 | 8.68 million tonnes | +11.4% |
| 1963 | 9.11 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 1964 | 9.98 million tonnes | +9.5% |
| 1965 | 11.84 million tonnes | +18.7% |
| 1966 | 15.11 million tonnes | +27.6% |
| 1967 | 15.71 million tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1968 | 23.49 million tonnes | +49.6% |
| 1969 | 15.88 million tonnes | -32.4% |
| 1970 | 16.37 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1971 | 15.63 million tonnes | -4.5% |
| 1972 | 13.81 million tonnes | -11.6% |
| 1973 | 13.41 million tonnes | -2.9% |
| 1974 | 15.48 million tonnes | +15.4% |
| 1975 | 14.24 million tonnes | -8.0% |
| 1976 | 15.22 million tonnes | +6.9% |
| 1977 | 14.25 million tonnes | -6.3% |
| 1978 | 13.31 million tonnes | -6.6% |
| 1979 | 14.99 million tonnes | +12.6% |
| 1980 | 15.53 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1981 | 15.96 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1982 | 11.68 million tonnes | -26.8% |
| 1983 | 13.66 million tonnes | +17.0% |
| 1984 | 15.20 million tonnes | +11.2% |
| 1985 | 15.65 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1986 | 12.45 million tonnes | -20.4% |
| 1987 | 11.13 million tonnes | -10.6% |
| 1988 | 8.74 million tonnes | -21.5% |
| 1989 | 11.41 million tonnes | +30.6% |
| 1990 | 10.03 million tonnes | -12.1% |
| 1991 | 11.60 million tonnes | +15.6% |
| 1992 | 14.20 million tonnes | +22.4% |
| 1993 | 20.01 million tonnes | +40.9% |
| 1994 | 31.81 million tonnes | +59.0% |
| 1995 | 48.69 million tonnes | +53.0% |
| 1996 | 55.41 million tonnes | +13.8% |
| 1997 | 55.92 million tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1998 | 43.98 million tonnes | -21.3% |
| 1999 | 42.96 million tonnes | -2.3% |
| 2000 | 38.16 million tonnes | -11.2% |
| 2001 | 41.28 million tonnes | +8.2% |
| 2002 | 42.03 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2003 | 30.49 million tonnes | -27.4% |
| 2004 | 31.26 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 19.25 million tonnes | -38.4% |
| 2006 | 20.57 million tonnes | +6.9% |
| 2007 | 43.66 million tonnes | +112.3% |
| 2008 | 46.47 million tonnes | +6.4% |
| 2009 | 22.36 million tonnes | -51.9% |
| 2010 | 30.39 million tonnes | +35.9% |
| 2011 | 37.37 million tonnes | +23.0% |
| 2012 | 49.18 million tonnes | +31.6% |
| 2013 | 32.72 million tonnes | -33.5% |
| 2014 | 32.20 million tonnes | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 17.45 million tonnes | -45.8% |
| 2016 | 35.67 million tonnes | +104.4% |
| 2017 | 59.97 million tonnes | +68.1% |
| 2018 | 54.56 million tonnes | -9.0% |
| 2019 | 28.80 million tonnes | -47.2% |
| 2020 | 40.66 million tonnes | +41.2% |
| 2021 | 51.16 million tonnes | +25.8% |
| 2022 | 48.59 million tonnes | -5.0% |
| 2023 | 49.02 million tonnes | +0.9% |
| 2024 | 50.15 million tonnes | +2.3% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 50.15 million tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 26.17 million tonnes, 1.9× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Benin's 50.15 million tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 14.74 million tonnes, 3.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5.57 million tonnes | 4.58 million tonnes | 7.16 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 12.26 million tonnes | 4.96 million tonnes | 23.49 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 14.67 million tonnes | 13.31 million tonnes | 16.37 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 13.14 million tonnes | 8.74 million tonnes | 15.96 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 33.46 million tonnes | 10.03 million tonnes | 55.92 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 33.55 million tonnes | 19.25 million tonnes | 46.47 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 37.83 million tonnes | 17.45 million tonnes | 59.97 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 47.92 million tonnes | 40.66 million tonnes | 51.16 million tonnes | 5 |
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 6,760 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,583 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 4,177 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 9.75 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 149.17 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 457.08 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 256.1 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 200.98 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.9664 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Benin?
- Co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Benin was 50.15 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 59.97 million tonnes in 2017.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.58 million tonnes in 1952.
- How does Benin rank for co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change?
- Benin ranks 67th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual total emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂), including land-use change, measured in tonnes.