Food Packaging — Emissions in Northern Africa

Northern Africa: Food Packaging — Emissions was 3,130 kt in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
3,130 kt
Change on year
down 19.7%
Rank
28th
of 35 groups
All-time high
3,898 kt
in 2022
All-time low
155.62 kt
in 2000
Years of data
34
1990–2023

Food Packaging — Emissions in Northern Africa, 1990–2023

01.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k1990200620231990: 161.9 kt1991: 162.5 kt1992: 166.2 kt1993: 180.8 kt1994: 175.6 kt1995: 159.3 kt1996: 167.6 kt1997: 187.8 kt1998: 216.6 kt1999: 218 kt2000: 155.6 kt2001: 198.3 kt2002: 200.8 kt2003: 209.1 kt2004: 170.4 kt2005: 179.8 kt2006: 186.4 kt2007: 399 kt2008: 634.8 kt2009: 1.1k kt2010: 1.2k kt2011: 1.1k kt2012: 1.1k kt2013: 1.3k kt2014: 1.8k kt2015: 1.9k kt2016: 1.9k kt2017: 2.7k kt2018: 2.9k kt2019: 3.0k kt2020: 2.8k kt2021: 3.0k kt2022: 3.9k kt2023: 3.1k kt

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for food packaging — emissions in Northern Africa is 3,130 kt, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of down 19.7% on the previous year and up 137.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, food packaging — emissions in Northern Africa peaked at 3,898 kt in 2022 and was at its lowest, 155.62 kt, in 2000.

Northern Africa ranks 28th of 35 groups on this measure, 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 179.63 kt 159.3 kt 218.04 kt 10
2000s 347.22 kt 155.62 kt 1,138 kt 10
2010s 1,882 kt 1,088 kt 2,960 kt 10
2020s 3,206 kt 2,794 kt 3,898 kt 4

Countries ranked near Northern Africa

  1. 25 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1,770 kt compare
  2. 26 Chile 1,407 kt compare
  3. 27 Uzbekistan 913.55 kt compare
  4. 28 Qatar 894.03 kt compare
  5. 29 Colombia 818.24 kt compare
  6. 30 Argentina 802.47 kt compare
  7. 31 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 786.18 kt compare

See the full ranking of 168 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is food packaging — emissions in Northern Africa?
Food packaging — emissions in Northern Africa was 3,130 kt in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest food packaging — emissions recorded in Northern Africa?
The highest recorded value was 3,898 kt in 2022.
What is the lowest food packaging — emissions recorded in Northern Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 155.62 kt in 2000.
How does Northern Africa rank for food packaging — emissions?
Northern Africa ranks 28th out of 35 groups with data for 2023.
Is food packaging — emissions rising or falling in Northern Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 137.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Northern 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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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
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