Energy — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate in Uganda

Uganda: Energy — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate was 3.99 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
3.99 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 0.6%
World rank
75th
of 231 countries
All-time high
28.84 % change on previous year
in 1995
All-time low
-19.03 % change on previous year
in 1977
Years of data
62
1962–2023

Energy — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate in Uganda, 1962–2023

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for energy — emissions (co2), annual growth rate in Uganda is 3.99 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of up 0.6% on the previous year and down 36.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, energy — emissions (co2), annual growth rate in Uganda peaked at 28.84 % change on previous year in 1995 and was at its lowest, -19.03 % change on previous year, in 1977.

That places Uganda 75th out of 231 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.

Energy — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate in Uganda, year by year

Annual values for Energy — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate in Uganda, 1962 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1962 6.95 % change on previous year —
1963 1.75 % change on previous year -74.8%
1964 11.79 % change on previous year +573.9%
1965 23.3 % change on previous year +97.5%
1966 20.32 % change on previous year -12.8%
1967 9.78 % change on previous year -51.9%
1968 22.27 % change on previous year +127.7%
1969 20.31 % change on previous year -8.8%
1970 23.85 % change on previous year +17.5%
1971 -0.7407 % change on previous year -103.1%
1972 -2.99 % change on previous year +303.0%
1973 -14.62 % change on previous year +389.6%
1974 0.9009 % change on previous year -106.2%
1975 -2.68 % change on previous year -397.3%
1976 -13.21 % change on previous year +393.2%
1977 -19.03 % change on previous year +44.0%
1978 -13.84 % change on previous year -27.3%
1979 -1.67 % change on previous year -88.0%
1980 -4.01 % change on previous year +140.4%
1981 -15.89 % change on previous year +296.7%
1982 2.86 % change on previous year -118.0%
1983 12.24 % change on previous year +327.8%
1984 -5.45 % change on previous year -144.5%
1985 6.47 % change on previous year -218.6%
1986 14.45 % change on previous year +123.4%
1987 9.9 % change on previous year -31.5%
1988 12.01 % change on previous year +21.3%
1989 -7.23 % change on previous year -160.2%
1990 -5.53 % change on previous year -23.5%
1991 1.46 % change on previous year -126.5%
1992 2.36 % change on previous year +61.3%
1993 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1994 -10.76 % change on previous year —
1995 28.84 % change on previous year -368.1%
1996 4.57 % change on previous year -84.2%
1997 3.51 % change on previous year -23.0%
1998 14.2 % change on previous year +304.0%
1999 3.6 % change on previous year -74.6%
2000 8.7 % change on previous year +141.3%
2001 3.2 % change on previous year -63.2%
2002 1.55 % change on previous year -51.6%
2003 5.34 % change on previous year +244.7%
2004 5.8 % change on previous year +8.5%
2005 27.4 % change on previous year +372.6%
2006 19.35 % change on previous year -29.4%
2007 15.77 % change on previous year -18.5%
2008 1.17 % change on previous year -92.6%
2009 7.69 % change on previous year +559.0%
2010 16.07 % change on previous year +108.9%
2011 5.54 % change on previous year -65.5%
2012 -6.71 % change on previous year -221.1%
2013 6.25 % change on previous year -193.2%
2014 8.82 % change on previous year +41.2%
2015 12.97 % change on previous year +47.0%
2016 5.98 % change on previous year -53.9%
2017 13.32 % change on previous year +122.7%
2018 2.39 % change on previous year -82.1%
2019 2.72 % change on previous year +13.9%
2020 -5.68 % change on previous year -308.6%
2021 11.24 % change on previous year -297.9%
2022 3.97 % change on previous year -64.7%
2023 3.99 % change on previous year +0.6%

Uganda compared with similar countries

  • Uganda's 3.99 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.67 % change on previous year, 2.4× the median. (23 countries reporting)
  • Uganda's 3.99 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -0.8197 % change on previous year. (45 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 14.56 % change on previous year 1.75 % change on previous year 23.3 % change on previous year 8
1970s -4.4 % change on previous year -19.03 % change on previous year 23.85 % change on previous year 10
1980s 2.54 % change on previous year -15.89 % change on previous year 14.45 % change on previous year 10
1990s 4.23 % change on previous year -10.76 % change on previous year 28.84 % change on previous year 10
2000s 9.6 % change on previous year 1.17 % change on previous year 27.4 % change on previous year 10
2010s 6.74 % change on previous year -6.71 % change on previous year 16.07 % change on previous year 10
2020s 3.38 % change on previous year -5.68 % change on previous year 11.24 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Uganda

  1. 72 Afghanistan 4.27 % change on previous year compare
  2. 73 Sudan 4.17 % change on previous year compare
  3. 74 United Republic of Tanzania 4.1 % change on previous year compare
  4. 76 New Zealand 3.87 % change on previous year compare
  5. 77 Paraguay 3.27 % change on previous year compare
  6. 78 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 3.24 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is energy — emissions (co2), annual growth rate in Uganda?
Energy — emissions (co2), annual growth rate in Uganda was 3.99 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest energy — emissions (co2), annual growth rate recorded in Uganda?
The highest recorded value was 28.84 % change on previous year in 1995.
What is the lowest energy — emissions (co2), annual growth rate recorded in Uganda?
The lowest recorded value was -19.03 % change on previous year in 1977.
How does Uganda rank for energy — emissions (co2), annual growth rate?
Uganda ranks 75th out of 231 countries with data for 2023.
Is energy — emissions (co2), annual growth rate rising or falling in Uganda?
Over the last ten years it is down 36.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Uganda data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Energy — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Energy — Emissions (CO2). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Energy — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
264 places, 14,853 data points, 1962–2023
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The year-on-year percentage change in Energy — Emissions (CO2). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.