Food Transport — Emissions in Eastern Africa

Eastern Africa: Food Transport — Emissions was 5,310 kt in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
5,310 kt
Change on year
down 0.1%
Rank
22nd
of 47 regions
All-time high
5,313 kt
in 2022
All-time low
1,124 kt
in 1991
Years of data
34
1990–2023

Food Transport — Emissions in Eastern Africa, 1990–2023

1.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k5.0k1990200620231990: 1.3k kt1991: 1.1k kt1992: 1.2k kt1993: 1.1k kt1994: 1.3k kt1995: 1.4k kt1996: 1.5k kt1997: 1.5k kt1998: 1.5k kt1999: 1.6k kt2000: 1.5k kt2001: 1.6k kt2002: 1.7k kt2003: 1.7k kt2004: 1.8k kt2005: 1.8k kt2006: 1.9k kt2007: 2.0k kt2008: 2.0k kt2009: 2.1k kt2010: 2.3k kt2011: 2.5k kt2012: 3.0k kt2013: 3.3k kt2014: 3.7k kt2015: 3.9k kt2016: 4.4k kt2017: 4.4k kt2018: 4.5k kt2019: 4.9k kt2020: 4.7k kt2021: 5.2k kt2022: 5.3k kt2023: 5.3k kt

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for food transport — emissions in Eastern Africa is 5,310 kt, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 62.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, food transport — emissions in Eastern Africa peaked at 5,313 kt in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1,124 kt, in 1991.

That places Eastern Africa 22nd out of 47 regions 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1,359 kt 1,124 kt 1,601 kt 10
2000s 1,819 kt 1,545 kt 2,077 kt 10
2010s 3,666 kt 2,265 kt 4,897 kt 10
2020s 5,113 kt 4,667 kt 5,313 kt 4

Countries ranked near Eastern Africa

  1. 19 Indonesia 7,446 kt compare
  2. 20 Spain 6,677 kt compare
  3. 21 Nigeria 6,592 kt compare
  4. 22 Malaysia 6,180 kt compare
  5. 23 Pakistan 5,961 kt compare
  6. 24 Argentina 5,749 kt compare
  7. 25 Poland 5,286 kt compare

See the full ranking of 267 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is food transport — emissions in Eastern Africa?
Food transport — emissions in Eastern Africa was 5,310 kt in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest food transport — emissions recorded in Eastern Africa?
The highest recorded value was 5,313 kt in 2022.
What is the lowest food transport — emissions recorded in Eastern Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 1,124 kt in 1991.
How does Eastern Africa rank for food transport — emissions?
Eastern Africa ranks 22nd out of 47 regions with data for 2023.
Is food transport — emissions rising or falling in Eastern Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 62.5%. 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 Transport — Emissions (CO2). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Food Transport — Emissions (CO2)
Unit
kt
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
267 places, 8,686 data points, 1990–2023
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