What is co2 intensity, per unit of gdp in Zambia?

Co2 intensity, per unit of gdp in Zambia was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).

What is the highest co2 intensity, per unit of gdp recorded in Zambia?

The highest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1960.

What is the lowest co2 intensity, per unit of gdp recorded in Zambia?

The lowest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2013.

How does Zambia rank for co2 intensity, per unit of gdp?

Zambia ranks 66th out of 162 countries with data for 2022.

Is co2 intensity, per unit of gdp rising or falling in Zambia?

Over the last ten years it is up 69.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Zambia data come from?

The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Co2 intensity, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Co2 intensity, per unit of GDP in Zambia

Name: Co2 intensity, per unit of GDP in Zambia
Creator: Statizoid (derived)
License: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page

Zambia: Co2 intensity, per unit of GDP was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)

0 units per US$ of GDP

Change on year

down 14.3%

World rank

66th

of 162 countries

All-time high

0 units per US$ of GDP

in 1960

All-time low

0 units per US$ of GDP

in 2013

Years of data

1960–2022

Co2 intensity, per unit of GDP in Zambia, 1960–2022

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.

Analysis

The most recent figure for co2 intensity, per unit of gdp in Zambia is 0 units per US$ of GDP, measured in 2022.

The figure is down 14.3% on the previous year and up 69.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, co2 intensity, per unit of gdp in Zambia peaked at 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1960 and was at its lowest, 0 units per US$ of GDP, in 2013.

That places Zambia 66th out of 162 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Co2 intensity, per unit of GDP in Zambia, year by year

Annual values for Co2 intensity, per unit of GDP in Zambia, 1960 to 2022.
Year	units per US$ of GDP	Change
1960	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1961	0 units per US$ of GDP	-13.0%
1962	0 units per US$ of GDP	-1.9%
1963	0 units per US$ of GDP	-9.3%
1964	0 units per US$ of GDP	-28.1%
1965	0 units per US$ of GDP	-21.6%
1966	0 units per US$ of GDP	-19.0%
1967	0 units per US$ of GDP	+17.3%
1968	0 units per US$ of GDP	-19.8%
1969	0 units per US$ of GDP	-23.2%
1970	0 units per US$ of GDP	-9.4%
1971	0 units per US$ of GDP	+8.9%
1972	0 units per US$ of GDP	-13.3%
1973	0 units per US$ of GDP	-12.3%
1974	0 units per US$ of GDP	-29.2%
1975	0 units per US$ of GDP	+20.4%
1976	0 units per US$ of GDP	-17.1%
1977	0 units per US$ of GDP	+6.5%
1978	0 units per US$ of GDP	-17.3%
1979	0 units per US$ of GDP	-10.4%
1980	0 units per US$ of GDP	-18.0%
1981	0 units per US$ of GDP	-12.9%
1982	0 units per US$ of GDP	+11.4%
1983	0 units per US$ of GDP	+10.4%
1984	0 units per US$ of GDP	+5.5%
1985	0 units per US$ of GDP	+15.6%
1986	0 units per US$ of GDP	+40.9%
1987	0 units per US$ of GDP	-33.2%
1988	0 units per US$ of GDP	-33.6%
1989	0 units per US$ of GDP	-23.6%
1990	0 units per US$ of GDP	+4.5%
1991	0 units per US$ of GDP	-6.0%
1992	0 units per US$ of GDP	+2.6%
1993	0 units per US$ of GDP	-4.2%
1994	0 units per US$ of GDP	-3.0%
1995	0 units per US$ of GDP	-19.1%
1996	0 units per US$ of GDP	-17.3%
1997	0 units per US$ of GDP	-0.1%
1998	0 units per US$ of GDP	+14.5%
1999	0 units per US$ of GDP	-25.0%
2000	0 units per US$ of GDP	-11.5%
2001	0 units per US$ of GDP	-14.4%
2002	0 units per US$ of GDP	-5.9%
2003	0 units per US$ of GDP	-18.1%
2004	0 units per US$ of GDP	-27.7%
2005	0 units per US$ of GDP	-28.2%
2006	0 units per US$ of GDP	-41.8%
2007	0 units per US$ of GDP	-16.6%
2008	0 units per US$ of GDP	-21.7%
2009	0 units per US$ of GDP	+19.2%
2010	0 units per US$ of GDP	-29.6%
2011	0 units per US$ of GDP	-14.2%
2012	0 units per US$ of GDP	+5.7%
2013	0 units per US$ of GDP	-8.2%
2014	0 units per US$ of GDP	+17.8%
2015	0 units per US$ of GDP	+29.7%
2016	0 units per US$ of GDP	+5.8%
2017	0 units per US$ of GDP	-2.4%
2018	0 units per US$ of GDP	+9.7%
2019	0 units per US$ of GDP	+13.7%
2020	0 units per US$ of GDP	+49.3%
2021	0 units per US$ of GDP	-26.6%
2022	0 units per US$ of GDP	-14.3%

Zambia compared with similar countries

Zambia's 0 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 67% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Zambia's 0 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 55% of the median. (44 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
1970s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
1980s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
1990s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
2000s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
2010s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
2020s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	3

Countries ranked near Zambia

63 Chad 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
64 Bolivia 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
65 Serbia 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
67 Malawi 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
68 Tunisia 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
69 Malta 0 units per US$ of GDP compare

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More climate change data for Zambia

Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 303.19 million kg (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 7,547 kt (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,795 kt (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 4,752 kt (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions 10.55 kt (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions 169.71 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 2,153 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,033 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 120.21 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions 7.67 kt (2050)

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Frequently asked questions

What is co2 intensity, per unit of gdp in Zambia?: Co2 intensity, per unit of gdp in Zambia was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest co2 intensity, per unit of gdp recorded in Zambia?: The highest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1960.
What is the lowest co2 intensity, per unit of gdp recorded in Zambia?: The lowest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2013.
How does Zambia rank for co2 intensity, per unit of gdp?: Zambia ranks 66th out of 162 countries with data for 2022.
Is co2 intensity, per unit of gdp rising or falling in Zambia?: Over the last ten years it is up 69.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Zambia data come from?: The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Co2 intensity, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Co2 intensity divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.

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Indicator: Co2 intensity, per unit of GDP
Unit: units per US$ of GDP
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 162 places, 8,787 data points, 1960–2022
Last refreshed: 28 October 2026

Co2 intensity divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.