Consumption co2 emissions in Rwanda
Rwanda: Consumption co2 emissions was 3.52 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Consumption co2 emissions in Rwanda, 1990–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for consumption co2 emissions in Rwanda is 3.52 million, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.4% on the previous year and up 349.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, consumption co2 emissions in Rwanda peaked at 3.52 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 479,707, in 2002.
Rwanda ranks 119th of 120 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Consumption co2 emissions in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 628,970 | — |
| 1991 | 579,829 | -7.8% |
| 1992 | 592,840 | +2.2% |
| 1993 | 597,858 | +0.8% |
| 1994 | 586,610 | -1.9% |
| 1995 | 586,910 | +0.1% |
| 1996 | 508,218 | -13.4% |
| 1997 | 488,758 | -3.8% |
| 1998 | 497,283 | +1.7% |
| 1999 | 504,079 | +1.4% |
| 2000 | 711,241 | +41.1% |
| 2001 | 500,960 | -29.6% |
| 2002 | 479,707 | -4.2% |
| 2003 | 497,588 | +3.7% |
| 2004 | 567,663 | +14.1% |
| 2005 | 505,784 | -10.9% |
| 2006 | 518,179 | +2.5% |
| 2007 | 557,561 | +7.6% |
| 2008 | 578,428 | +3.7% |
| 2009 | 543,654 | -6.0% |
| 2010 | 602,223 | +10.8% |
| 2011 | 681,775 | +13.2% |
| 2012 | 795,173 | +16.6% |
| 2013 | 782,391 | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 900,021 | +15.0% |
| 2015 | 1.05 million | +17.1% |
| 2016 | 1.10 million | +4.1% |
| 2017 | 1.89 million | +72.5% |
| 2018 | 2.52 million | +33.3% |
| 2019 | 2.70 million | +7.1% |
| 2020 | 2.51 million | -7.1% |
| 2021 | 2.98 million | +18.8% |
| 2022 | 3.40 million | +14.1% |
| 2023 | 3.52 million | +3.4% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 3.52 million is below the median for low income countries, which is 6.42 million, 55% of the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 3.52 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 12.71 million, 28% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Consumption co2 emissions in Rwanda 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +72.5% | 1.10 million | 1.89 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 557,136 | 488,758 | 628,970 | 10 |
| 2000s | 546,076 | 479,707 | 711,241 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.30 million | 602,223 | 2.70 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.10 million | 2.51 million | 3.52 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
More climate change data for Rwanda
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 14.59 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 4,059 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,586 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,473 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 5.98 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 88.33 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 388.82 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 261.95 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 126.86 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.9885 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is consumption co2 emissions in Rwanda?
- Consumption co2 emissions in Rwanda was 3.52 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest consumption co2 emissions recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 3.52 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest consumption co2 emissions recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 479,707 in 2002.
- How does Rwanda rank for consumption co2 emissions?
- Rwanda ranks 119th out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
- Is consumption co2 emissions rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 349.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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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