Consumption co2 emissions in Uganda
Uganda: Consumption co2 emissions was 8.80 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
8.80 million
Change on year
down 2.5%
World rank
106th
of 120 countries
All-time high
9.03 million
in 2022
All-time low
1.31 million
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Consumption co2 emissions in Uganda, 1990–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, consumption co2 emissions in Uganda stood at 8.80 million.
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 co2 emissions in Uganda peaked at 9.03 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.31 million, 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 co2 emissions in Uganda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.31 million | — |
| 1991 | 1.34 million | +1.8% |
| 1992 | 1.40 million | +4.4% |
| 1993 | 1.54 million | +10.5% |
| 1994 | 1.47 million | -4.7% |
| 1995 | 1.69 million | +15.1% |
| 1996 | 1.70 million | +0.2% |
| 1997 | 1.78 million | +5.2% |
| 1998 | 2.01 million | +12.8% |
| 1999 | 2.86 million | +42.3% |
| 2000 | 2.75 million | -3.9% |
| 2001 | 2.58 million | -6.1% |
| 2002 | 2.96 million | +14.8% |
| 2003 | 2.65 million | -10.6% |
| 2004 | 2.87 million | +8.4% |
| 2005 | 3.41 million | +18.8% |
| 2006 | 3.85 million | +12.8% |
| 2007 | 4.36 million | +13.3% |
| 2008 | 4.47 million | +2.4% |
| 2009 | 5.00 million | +12.0% |
| 2010 | 5.62 million | +12.4% |
| 2011 | 6.09 million | +8.3% |
| 2012 | 5.43 million | -10.9% |
| 2013 | 5.76 million | +6.0% |
| 2014 | 6.29 million | +9.3% |
| 2015 | 6.45 million | +2.6% |
| 2016 | 6.81 million | +5.5% |
| 2017 | 7.60 million | +11.7% |
| 2018 | 7.74 million | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 7.77 million | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 7.48 million | -3.7% |
| 2021 | 8.57 million | +14.5% |
| 2022 | 9.03 million | +5.3% |
| 2023 | 8.80 million | -2.5% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 8.80 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 6.42 million, 1.4× the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 8.80 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 12.71 million, 69% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.71 million | 1.31 million | 2.86 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.49 million | 2.58 million | 5.00 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.56 million | 5.43 million | 7.77 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.47 million | 7.48 million | 9.03 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
More climate change data for Uganda
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 22.78 million kg (2050)
- 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)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 39.36 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 627.02 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,448 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 756.87 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 691.37 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 2.86 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is consumption co2 emissions in Uganda?
- Consumption co2 emissions in Uganda was 8.80 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest consumption co2 emissions recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 9.03 million in 2022.
- What is the lowest consumption co2 emissions recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.31 million in 1990.
- How does Uganda rank for consumption co2 emissions?
- Uganda ranks 106th out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
- Is consumption 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Consumption co2 emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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