Food Packaging — Emissions in Eastern Africa

Eastern Africa: Food Packaging — Emissions was 365.88 kt in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
365.88 kt
Change on year
up 1.2%
Rank
33rd
of 35 groups
All-time high
365.88 kt
in 2023
All-time low
56.87 kt
in 2001
Years of data
34
1990–2023

Food Packaging — Emissions in Eastern Africa, 1990–2023

1002003004001990200620231990: 96.1 kt1991: 93.5 kt1992: 99.7 kt1993: 71.4 kt1994: 85.9 kt1995: 84.7 kt1996: 73.1 kt1997: 78.2 kt1998: 83.4 kt1999: 70.6 kt2000: 65.4 kt2001: 56.9 kt2002: 57.1 kt2003: 60.9 kt2004: 77 kt2005: 81.1 kt2006: 113.5 kt2007: 105 kt2008: 94.1 kt2009: 127.6 kt2010: 96.5 kt2011: 75.4 kt2012: 80.3 kt2013: 71.9 kt2014: 83.1 kt2015: 170.1 kt2016: 196.2 kt2017: 228.1 kt2018: 264.1 kt2019: 255.6 kt2020: 305.5 kt2021: 328.9 kt2022: 361.5 kt2023: 365.9 kt

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.

Analysis

In 2023, food packaging — emissions in Eastern Africa stood at 365.88 kt. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.

That represents a change of up 1.2% on the previous year and up 408.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, food packaging — emissions in Eastern Africa peaked at 365.88 kt in 2023 and was at its lowest, 56.87 kt, in 2001.

That places Eastern Africa 33rd out of 35 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 83.66 kt 70.65 kt 99.74 kt 10
2000s 83.85 kt 56.87 kt 127.58 kt 10
2010s 152.13 kt 71.94 kt 264.08 kt 10
2020s 340.44 kt 305.46 kt 365.88 kt 4

Countries ranked near Eastern Africa

  1. 30 Argentina 802.47 kt compare
  2. 31 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 786.18 kt compare
  3. 32 Bahrain 744.53 kt compare
  4. 33 Finland 695.16 kt compare
  5. 34 Austria 668.11 kt compare
  6. 35 Czechia 615.6 kt compare
  7. 36 Ukraine 578.07 kt compare

See the full ranking of 168 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is food packaging — emissions in Eastern Africa?
Food packaging — emissions in Eastern Africa was 365.88 kt in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest food packaging — emissions recorded in Eastern Africa?
The highest recorded value was 365.88 kt in 2023.
What is the lowest food packaging — emissions recorded in Eastern Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 56.87 kt in 2001.
How does Eastern Africa rank for food packaging — emissions?
Eastern Africa ranks 33rd out of 35 groups with data for 2023.
Is food packaging — emissions rising or falling in Eastern Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 408.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Eastern Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Food Packaging — Emissions (CO2). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Food Packaging — Emissions (CO2)
Unit
kt
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
168 places, 5,039 data points, 1990–2023
Last refreshed

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