Consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Uganda
Uganda: Consumption-based CO₂ emissions was 8.80 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
8.80 million tonnes
Change on year
down 2.5%
World rank
106th
of 120 countries
All-time high
9.03 million tonnes
in 2022
All-time low
1.31 million tonnes
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Uganda, 1990–2023
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, consumption-based co₂ emissions in Uganda stood at 8.80 million tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.5% on the previous year and up 52.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, consumption-based co₂ emissions in Uganda peaked at 9.03 million tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.31 million tonnes, in 1990.
Uganda ranks 106th 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-based CO₂ emissions in Uganda, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.31 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 1.34 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1992 | 1.40 million tonnes | +4.4% |
| 1993 | 1.54 million tonnes | +10.5% |
| 1994 | 1.47 million tonnes | -4.7% |
| 1995 | 1.69 million tonnes | +15.1% |
| 1996 | 1.70 million tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1997 | 1.78 million tonnes | +5.2% |
| 1998 | 2.01 million tonnes | +12.8% |
| 1999 | 2.86 million tonnes | +42.3% |
| 2000 | 2.75 million tonnes | -3.9% |
| 2001 | 2.58 million tonnes | -6.1% |
| 2002 | 2.96 million tonnes | +14.8% |
| 2003 | 2.65 million tonnes | -10.6% |
| 2004 | 2.87 million tonnes | +8.4% |
| 2005 | 3.41 million tonnes | +18.8% |
| 2006 | 3.85 million tonnes | +12.8% |
| 2007 | 4.36 million tonnes | +13.3% |
| 2008 | 4.47 million tonnes | +2.4% |
| 2009 | 5.00 million tonnes | +12.0% |
| 2010 | 5.62 million tonnes | +12.4% |
| 2011 | 6.09 million tonnes | +8.3% |
| 2012 | 5.43 million tonnes | -10.9% |
| 2013 | 5.76 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 2014 | 6.29 million tonnes | +9.3% |
| 2015 | 6.45 million tonnes | +2.6% |
| 2016 | 6.81 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 2017 | 7.60 million tonnes | +11.7% |
| 2018 | 7.74 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 7.77 million tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 7.48 million tonnes | -3.7% |
| 2021 | 8.57 million tonnes | +14.5% |
| 2022 | 9.03 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 2023 | 8.80 million tonnes | -2.5% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 8.80 million tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 6.42 million tonnes, 1.4× the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 8.80 million tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 12.71 million tonnes, 69% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.71 million tonnes | 1.31 million tonnes | 2.86 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.49 million tonnes | 2.58 million tonnes | 5.00 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.56 million tonnes | 5.43 million tonnes | 7.77 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.47 million tonnes | 7.48 million tonnes | 9.03 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
More climate change data for Uganda
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 27,987 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 10,431 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 17,556 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 627.02 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 756.87 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is consumption-based co₂ emissions in Uganda?
- Consumption-based co₂ emissions in Uganda was 8.80 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 Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 9.03 million tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest consumption-based co₂ emissions recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.31 million tonnes in 1990.
- How does Uganda rank for consumption-based co₂ emissions?
- Uganda ranks 106th out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
- Is consumption-based co₂ emissions rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 52.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda 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.