Consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Consumption-based CO₂ emissions was 23.25 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Ethiopia, 1990–2023
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for consumption-based co₂ emissions in Ethiopia is 23.25 million tonnes, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
The figure is up 4.1% on the previous year and up 185.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, consumption-based co₂ emissions in Ethiopia peaked at 23.25 million tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2.26 million tonnes, in 1994.
That places Ethiopia 79th out of 120 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3.02 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 3.00 million tonnes | -0.4% |
| 1992 | 3.03 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 1993 | 3.05 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 1994 | 2.26 million tonnes | -25.9% |
| 1995 | 2.52 million tonnes | +11.4% |
| 1996 | 3.91 million tonnes | +55.4% |
| 1997 | 2.98 million tonnes | -23.9% |
| 1998 | 3.14 million tonnes | +5.4% |
| 1999 | 4.33 million tonnes | +38.0% |
| 2000 | 5.38 million tonnes | +24.2% |
| 2001 | 5.77 million tonnes | +7.2% |
| 2002 | 3.93 million tonnes | -31.8% |
| 2003 | 3.84 million tonnes | -2.2% |
| 2004 | 3.82 million tonnes | -0.6% |
| 2005 | 3.81 million tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2006 | 4.32 million tonnes | +13.6% |
| 2007 | 4.63 million tonnes | +7.1% |
| 2008 | 5.17 million tonnes | +11.7% |
| 2009 | 5.69 million tonnes | +9.9% |
| 2010 | 5.09 million tonnes | -10.5% |
| 2011 | 5.59 million tonnes | +9.9% |
| 2012 | 7.11 million tonnes | +27.1% |
| 2013 | 8.15 million tonnes | +14.6% |
| 2014 | 10.11 million tonnes | +24.0% |
| 2015 | 11.25 million tonnes | +11.3% |
| 2016 | 12.92 million tonnes | +14.8% |
| 2017 | 20.56 million tonnes | +59.2% |
| 2018 | 20.55 million tonnes | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 21.51 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 2020 | 20.95 million tonnes | -2.6% |
| 2021 | 22.77 million tonnes | +8.7% |
| 2022 | 22.33 million tonnes | -1.9% |
| 2023 | 23.25 million tonnes | +4.1% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 23.25 million tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 6.42 million tonnes, 3.6× the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 23.25 million tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 12.71 million tonnes, 1.8× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.12 million tonnes | 2.26 million tonnes | 4.33 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.64 million tonnes | 3.81 million tonnes | 5.77 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.28 million tonnes | 5.09 million tonnes | 21.51 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 22.32 million tonnes | 20.95 million tonnes | 23.25 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More climate change data for Ethiopia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 467.87 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 87,053 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 27,625 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 59,429 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 104.24 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2,122 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 5,042 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4,650 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 392.5 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 17.55 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is consumption-based co₂ emissions in Ethiopia?
- Consumption-based co₂ emissions in Ethiopia was 23.25 million tonnes in 2023, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest consumption-based co₂ emissions recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 23.25 million tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest consumption-based co₂ emissions recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.26 million tonnes in 1994.
- How does Ethiopia rank for consumption-based co₂ emissions?
- Ethiopia ranks 79th out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
- Is consumption-based co₂ emissions rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 185.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Consumption-based CO₂ emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual consumption-based emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂), measured in tonnes.