Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector was 40,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Afghanistan, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Afghanistan is 40,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 63.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Afghanistan peaked at 230,000 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1990.
Afghanistan ranks 121st of 176 countries on this measure, 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 119,000 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 230,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 50,000 tonnes | 40,000 tonnes | 70,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
More climate change data for Afghanistan
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 1.3% (2100)
- Population growth 2.8% (2025)
- Population, total 43.84 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 3.7% (2025)
- Urban population 11.37 million (2025)
- Urban population 25.9% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 0.2538 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 242.63 million tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 0.2538 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 0.2538 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Afghanistan?
- Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Afghanistan was 40,000 tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 230,000 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1990.
- How does Afghanistan rank for greenhouse gas emissions by sector?
- Afghanistan ranks 121st out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
- Is greenhouse gas emissions by sector rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 63.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Greenhouse gas emissions by sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents.