Carbon dioxide emissions by income level in Gambia
Gambia: Carbon dioxide emissions by income level was 802,774 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
802,774 tonnes
Change on year
up 3.9%
World rank
171st
of 215 countries
All-time high
807,998 tonnes
in 2022
All-time low
10,992 tonnes
in 1952
Years of data
75
1950–2024
Carbon dioxide emissions by income level in Gambia, 1950–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for carbon dioxide emissions by income level in Gambia is 802,774 tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 3.9% on the previous year and up 58.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, carbon dioxide emissions by income level in Gambia peaked at 807,998 tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 10,992 tonnes, in 1952.
Gambia ranks 171st of 215 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Carbon dioxide emissions by income level in Gambia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 14,656 tonnes | — |
| 1951 | 14,656 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 10,992 tonnes | -25.0% |
| 1953 | 10,992 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 14,656 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1955 | 14,656 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 18,320 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1957 | 21,984 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1958 | 25,648 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 1959 | 18,320 tonnes | -28.6% |
| 1960 | 18,320 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1961 | 21,984 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1962 | 25,648 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 1963 | 29,312 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 1964 | 29,312 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 29,312 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 32,976 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1967 | 32,976 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 36,640 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1969 | 47,632 tonnes | +30.0% |
| 1970 | 47,632 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 54,960 tonnes | +15.4% |
| 1972 | 65,952 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1973 | 62,288 tonnes | -5.6% |
| 1974 | 62,288 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 98,928 tonnes | +58.8% |
| 1976 | 98,928 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 113,584 tonnes | +14.8% |
| 1978 | 139,232 tonnes | +22.6% |
| 1979 | 146,560 tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1980 | 157,552 tonnes | +7.5% |
| 1981 | 157,552 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 161,216 tonnes | +2.3% |
| 1983 | 161,216 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 172,208 tonnes | +6.8% |
| 1985 | 172,208 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 161,216 tonnes | -6.4% |
| 1987 | 179,536 tonnes | +11.4% |
| 1988 | 183,200 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1989 | 179,536 tonnes | -2.0% |
| 1990 | 197,856 tonnes | +10.2% |
| 1991 | 197,856 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 197,856 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 208,848 tonnes | +5.6% |
| 1994 | 208,848 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 216,176 tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1996 | 219,840 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1997 | 223,504 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1998 | 241,824 tonnes | +8.2% |
| 1999 | 274,800 tonnes | +13.6% |
| 2000 | 274,800 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 300,448 tonnes | +9.3% |
| 2002 | 300,448 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 300,448 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 318,768 tonnes | +6.1% |
| 2005 | 318,768 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 348,080 tonnes | +9.2% |
| 2007 | 348,080 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 362,736 tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2009 | 373,728 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 2010 | 432,352 tonnes | +15.7% |
| 2011 | 443,344 tonnes | +2.5% |
| 2012 | 450,672 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2013 | 428,688 tonnes | -4.9% |
| 2014 | 505,632 tonnes | +17.9% |
| 2015 | 582,576 tonnes | +15.2% |
| 2016 | 589,904 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 597,232 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 648,528 tonnes | +8.6% |
| 2019 | 710,816 tonnes | +9.6% |
| 2020 | 699,824 tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 725,472 tonnes | +3.7% |
| 2022 | 807,998 tonnes | +11.4% |
| 2023 | 772,635 tonnes | -4.4% |
| 2024 | 802,774 tonnes | +3.9% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 802,774 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 3.17 million tonnes, 25% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 802,774 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.96 million tonnes, 16% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Carbon dioxide emissions by income level in Gambia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | +58.8% | 62,288 tonnes | 98,928 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 16,488 tonnes | 10,992 tonnes | 25,648 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 30,411 tonnes | 18,320 tonnes | 47,632 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 89,035 tonnes | 47,632 tonnes | 146,560 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 168,544 tonnes | 157,552 tonnes | 183,200 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 218,741 tonnes | 197,856 tonnes | 274,800 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 324,630 tonnes | 274,800 tonnes | 373,728 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 538,974 tonnes | 428,688 tonnes | 710,816 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 761,741 tonnes | 699,824 tonnes | 807,998 tonnes | 5 |
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More climate change data for Gambia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 7.29 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,177 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 380.7 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 795.99 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1.44 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 28.43 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 275.94 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 74.92 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 201.03 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.2827 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is carbon dioxide emissions by income level in Gambia?
- Carbon dioxide emissions by income level in Gambia was 802,774 tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest carbon dioxide emissions by income level recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 807,998 tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest carbon dioxide emissions by income level recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,992 tonnes in 1952.
- How does Gambia rank for carbon dioxide emissions by income level?
- Gambia ranks 171st out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is carbon dioxide emissions by income level rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 58.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Carbon dioxide emissions by income level. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual total emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂), excluding land-use change, measured in tonnes.