Consumption co2 emissions in Ghana
Ghana: Consumption co2 emissions was 26.37 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Consumption co2 emissions in Ghana, 1990–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, consumption co2 emissions in Ghana stood at 26.37 million.
The figure is down 2.1% on the previous year and up 21.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, consumption co2 emissions in Ghana peaked at 26.95 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 4.35 million, in 1992.
That places Ghana 74th 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 co2 emissions in Ghana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4.52 million | — |
| 1991 | 4.94 million | +9.2% |
| 1992 | 4.35 million | -11.9% |
| 1993 | 4.90 million | +12.7% |
| 1994 | 5.66 million | +15.5% |
| 1995 | 5.83 million | +3.0% |
| 1996 | 6.81 million | +16.9% |
| 1997 | 12.03 million | +76.5% |
| 1998 | 9.48 million | -21.2% |
| 1999 | 8.23 million | -13.2% |
| 2000 | 7.47 million | -9.2% |
| 2001 | 8.23 million | +10.1% |
| 2002 | 8.15 million | -1.0% |
| 2003 | 10.03 million | +23.1% |
| 2004 | 9.91 million | -1.3% |
| 2005 | 10.79 million | +8.9% |
| 2006 | 12.87 million | +19.3% |
| 2007 | 14.19 million | +10.2% |
| 2008 | 14.42 million | +1.6% |
| 2009 | 12.53 million | -13.1% |
| 2010 | 14.69 million | +17.3% |
| 2011 | 18.49 million | +25.9% |
| 2012 | 22.52 million | +21.8% |
| 2013 | 21.70 million | -3.6% |
| 2014 | 21.87 million | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 22.79 million | +4.2% |
| 2016 | 21.86 million | -4.1% |
| 2017 | 20.23 million | -7.4% |
| 2018 | 21.60 million | +6.7% |
| 2019 | 21.86 million | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 23.96 million | +9.6% |
| 2021 | 26.69 million | +11.4% |
| 2022 | 26.95 million | +1.0% |
| 2023 | 26.37 million | -2.1% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 26.37 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 22.41 million, 1.2× the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 26.37 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 12.71 million, 2.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Consumption co2 emissions in Ghana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | +76.5% | 6.81 million | 12.03 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.68 million | 4.35 million | 12.03 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.86 million | 7.47 million | 14.42 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.76 million | 14.69 million | 22.79 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 25.99 million | 23.96 million | 26.95 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
More climate change data for Ghana
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 63.84 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 6,671 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,693 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3,979 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 10.16 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 142.09 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,417 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 670.16 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 746.8 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 2.53 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is consumption co2 emissions in Ghana?
- Consumption co2 emissions in Ghana was 26.37 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest consumption co2 emissions recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 26.95 million in 2022.
- What is the lowest consumption co2 emissions recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.35 million in 1992.
- How does Ghana rank for consumption co2 emissions?
- Ghana ranks 74th out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
- Is consumption co2 emissions rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Consumption co2 emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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