Ghg emissions by gas in Samoa
Samoa: Ghg emissions by gas was 51,832 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
51,832
Change on year
up 6.1%
World rank
172nd
of 201 countries
All-time high
61,534
in 2015
All-time low
2,814
in 1850
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Ghg emissions by gas in Samoa, 1850–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Samoa recorded 51,832 for ghg emissions by gas in 2024.
The figure is up 6.1% on the previous year and down 8.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ghg emissions by gas in Samoa peaked at 61,534 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 2,814, in 1850.
Samoa ranks 172nd of 201 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Ghg emissions by gas in Samoa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 2,814 | — |
| 1851 | 2,869 | +2.0% |
| 1852 | 2,923 | +1.9% |
| 1853 | 2,975 | +1.8% |
| 1854 | 3,024 | +1.6% |
| 1855 | 3,070 | +1.5% |
| 1856 | 3,110 | +1.3% |
| 1857 | 3,145 | +1.1% |
| 1858 | 3,173 | +0.9% |
| 1859 | 3,194 | +0.7% |
| 1860 | 3,207 | +0.4% |
| 1861 | 3,215 | +0.3% |
| 1862 | 3,222 | +0.2% |
| 1863 | 3,228 | +0.2% |
| 1864 | 3,233 | +0.2% |
| 1865 | 3,238 | +0.2% |
| 1866 | 3,243 | +0.2% |
| 1867 | 3,248 | +0.2% |
| 1868 | 3,254 | +0.2% |
| 1869 | 3,261 | +0.2% |
| 1870 | 3,269 | +0.3% |
| 1871 | 3,321 | +1.6% |
| 1872 | 3,447 | +3.8% |
| 1873 | 3,629 | +5.3% |
| 1874 | 3,852 | +6.1% |
| 1875 | 4,096 | +6.4% |
| 1876 | 4,346 | +6.1% |
| 1877 | 4,585 | +5.5% |
| 1878 | 4,795 | +4.6% |
| 1879 | 4,958 | +3.4% |
| 1880 | 5,059 | +2.0% |
| 1881 | 5,117 | +1.2% |
| 1882 | 5,167 | +1.0% |
| 1883 | 5,209 | +0.8% |
| 1884 | 5,246 | +0.7% |
| 1885 | 5,279 | +0.6% |
| 1886 | 5,310 | +0.6% |
| 1887 | 5,342 | +0.6% |
| 1888 | 5,375 | +0.6% |
| 1889 | 5,412 | +0.7% |
| 1890 | 5,973 | +10.4% |
| 1891 | 5,740 | -3.9% |
| 1892 | 5,538 | -3.5% |
| 1893 | 5,366 | -3.1% |
| 1894 | 5,223 | -2.7% |
| 1895 | 5,107 | -2.2% |
| 1896 | 5,016 | -1.8% |
| 1897 | 4,950 | -1.3% |
| 1898 | 4,908 | -0.9% |
| 1899 | 4,887 | -0.4% |
| 1900 | 4,886 | -0.0% |
| 1901 | 4,934 | +1.0% |
| 1902 | 5,050 | +2.4% |
| 1903 | 5,219 | +3.3% |
| 1904 | 5,426 | +4.0% |
| 1905 | 5,656 | +4.2% |
| 1906 | 5,894 | +4.2% |
| 1907 | 6,125 | +3.9% |
| 1908 | 6,334 | +3.4% |
| 1909 | 6,506 | +2.7% |
| 1910 | 6,625 | +1.8% |
| 1911 | 6,708 | +1.2% |
| 1912 | 6,780 | +1.1% |
| 1913 | 6,844 | +0.9% |
| 1914 | 6,902 | +0.8% |
| 1915 | 6,955 | +0.8% |
| 1916 | 7,007 | +0.7% |
| 1917 | 7,058 | +0.7% |
| 1918 | 7,113 | +0.8% |
| 1919 | 7,171 | +0.8% |
| 1920 | 7,236 | +0.9% |
| 1921 | 7,315 | +1.1% |
| 1922 | 7,408 | +1.3% |
| 1923 | 7,511 | +1.4% |
| 1924 | 7,619 | +1.4% |
| 1925 | 7,726 | +1.4% |
| 1926 | 7,827 | +1.3% |
| 1927 | 7,915 | +1.1% |
| 1928 | 7,988 | +0.9% |
| 1929 | 8,037 | +0.6% |
| 1930 | 8,059 | +0.3% |
| 1931 | 8,063 | +0.0% |
| 1932 | 8,060 | -0.0% |
| 1933 | 8,055 | -0.1% |
| 1934 | 8,047 | -0.1% |
| 1935 | 8,040 | -0.1% |
| 1936 | 8,034 | -0.1% |
| 1937 | 8,033 | -0.0% |
| 1938 | 8,037 | +0.1% |
| 1939 | 8,049 | +0.1% |
| 1940 | 8,070 | +0.3% |
| 1941 | 8,212 | +1.8% |
| 1942 | 8,555 | +4.2% |
| 1943 | 9,056 | +5.8% |
| 1944 | 9,668 | +6.8% |
| 1945 | 10,347 | +7.0% |
| 1946 | 11,048 | +6.8% |
| 1947 | 11,726 | +6.1% |
| 1948 | 12,336 | +5.2% |
| 1949 | 12,834 | +4.0% |
| 1950 | 13,174 | +2.6% |
| 1951 | 13,428 | +1.9% |
| 1952 | 13,696 | +2.0% |
| 1953 | 13,977 | +2.1% |
| 1954 | 14,270 | +2.1% |
| 1955 | 14,575 | +2.1% |
| 1956 | 14,890 | +2.2% |
| 1957 | 15,213 | +2.2% |
| 1958 | 15,544 | +2.2% |
| 1959 | 15,881 | +2.2% |
| 1960 | 16,224 | +2.2% |
| 1961 | 16,728 | +3.1% |
| 1962 | 16,937 | +1.2% |
| 1963 | 18,702 | +10.4% |
| 1964 | 18,956 | +1.4% |
| 1965 | 19,110 | +0.8% |
| 1966 | 19,182 | +0.4% |
| 1967 | 20,254 | +5.6% |
| 1968 | 21,061 | +4.0% |
| 1969 | 21,322 | +1.2% |
| 1970 | 21,719 | +1.9% |
| 1971 | 21,876 | +0.7% |
| 1972 | 22,247 | +1.7% |
| 1973 | 22,716 | +2.1% |
| 1974 | 24,263 | +6.8% |
| 1975 | 26,247 | +8.2% |
| 1976 | 26,932 | +2.6% |
| 1977 | 27,166 | +0.9% |
| 1978 | 27,710 | +2.0% |
| 1979 | 29,046 | +4.8% |
| 1980 | 29,260 | +0.7% |
| 1981 | 30,058 | +2.7% |
| 1982 | 29,760 | -1.0% |
| 1983 | 29,356 | -1.4% |
| 1984 | 29,912 | +1.9% |
| 1985 | 31,160 | +4.2% |
| 1986 | 33,793 | +8.5% |
| 1987 | 36,716 | +8.6% |
| 1988 | 36,699 | -0.0% |
| 1989 | 36,697 | -0.0% |
| 1990 | 37,774 | +2.9% |
| 1991 | 38,184 | +1.1% |
| 1992 | 37,282 | -2.4% |
| 1993 | 38,546 | +3.4% |
| 1994 | 39,467 | +2.4% |
| 1995 | 38,520 | -2.4% |
| 1996 | 38,698 | +0.5% |
| 1997 | 39,050 | +0.9% |
| 1998 | 40,102 | +2.7% |
| 1999 | 40,483 | +1.0% |
| 2000 | 40,661 | +0.4% |
| 2001 | 43,108 | +6.0% |
| 2002 | 43,510 | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 44,252 | +1.7% |
| 2004 | 44,858 | +1.4% |
| 2005 | 44,870 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 44,701 | -0.4% |
| 2007 | 44,301 | -0.9% |
| 2008 | 44,120 | -0.4% |
| 2009 | 47,446 | +7.5% |
| 2010 | 51,187 | +7.9% |
| 2011 | 53,754 | +5.0% |
| 2012 | 55,221 | +2.7% |
| 2013 | 56,257 | +1.9% |
| 2014 | 56,562 | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 61,534 | +8.8% |
| 2016 | 56,543 | -8.1% |
| 2017 | 54,082 | -4.4% |
| 2018 | 49,712 | -8.1% |
| 2019 | 44,953 | -9.6% |
| 2020 | 42,325 | -5.8% |
| 2021 | 50,618 | +19.6% |
| 2022 | 49,714 | -1.8% |
| 2023 | 48,832 | -1.8% |
| 2024 | 51,832 | +6.1% |
Samoa compared with similar countries
- Samoa's 51,832 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2.51 million, 2% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Samoa's 51,832 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.57 million, 3% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 3,030 | 2,814 | 3,194 | 10 |
| 1860s | 3,235 | 3,207 | 3,261 | 10 |
| 1870s | 4,030 | 3,269 | 4,958 | 10 |
| 1880s | 5,252 | 5,059 | 5,412 | 10 |
| 1890s | 5,271 | 4,887 | 5,973 | 10 |
| 1900s | 5,603 | 4,886 | 6,506 | 10 |
| 1910s | 6,916 | 6,625 | 7,171 | 10 |
| 1920s | 7,658 | 7,236 | 8,037 | 10 |
| 1930s | 8,048 | 8,033 | 8,063 | 10 |
| 1940s | 10,185 | 8,070 | 12,834 | 10 |
| 1950s | 14,465 | 13,174 | 15,881 | 10 |
| 1960s | 18,848 | 16,224 | 21,322 | 10 |
| 1970s | 24,992 | 21,719 | 29,046 | 10 |
| 1980s | 32,341 | 29,260 | 36,716 | 10 |
| 1990s | 38,811 | 37,282 | 40,483 | 10 |
| 2000s | 44,183 | 40,661 | 47,446 | 10 |
| 2010s | 53,981 | 44,953 | 61,534 | 10 |
| 2020s | 48,664 | 42,325 | 51,832 | 5 |
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More climate change data for Samoa
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 18,792 kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 319.45 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 61.35 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 258.11 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.2315 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 9.22 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 0.106 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 0.106 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 0 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.0004 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ghg emissions by gas in Samoa?
- Ghg emissions by gas in Samoa was 51,832 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest ghg emissions by gas recorded in Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 61,534 in 2015.
- What is the lowest ghg emissions by gas recorded in Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,814 in 1850.
- How does Samoa rank for ghg emissions by gas?
- Samoa ranks 172nd out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is ghg emissions by gas rising or falling in Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Samoa data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Ghg emissions by gas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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