Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Angola
Angola: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector was 40,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
40,000 tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
124th
of 179 countries
All-time high
60,000 tonnes
in 2013
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1997
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Angola, 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 Angola is 40,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 33.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Angola peaked at 60,000 tonnes in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1997.
That places Angola 124th out of 179 countries 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.
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Angola, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 30,000 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 20,000 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 1992 | 10,000 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 1993 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1998 | 20,000 tonnes | — |
| 1999 | 10,000 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 2000 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 2001 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2002 | 10,000 tonnes | — |
| 2003 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 20,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 2005 | 10,000 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 2006 | 20,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 2007 | 30,000 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 2008 | 30,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 40,000 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 2010 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 50,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 2013 | 60,000 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 2014 | 60,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 50,000 tonnes | -16.7% |
| 2016 | 40,000 tonnes | -20.0% |
| 2017 | 30,000 tonnes | -25.0% |
| 2018 | 30,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 30,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 20,000 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 2021 | 40,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 2022 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
Angola compared with similar countries
- Angola's 40,000 tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 190,000 tonnes, 21% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Angola's 40,000 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 80,000 tonnes, 50% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13,000 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 30,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 17,000 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 40,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 43,000 tonnes | 30,000 tonnes | 60,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 35,000 tonnes | 20,000 tonnes | 40,000 tonnes | 4 |
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More climate change data for Angola
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 42.42 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 13,873 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4,998 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 8,875 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 18.86 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 316.97 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 694.89 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 496.27 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 198.62 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1.87 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Angola?
- Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Angola 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 Angola?
- The highest recorded value was 60,000 tonnes in 2013.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Angola?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1997.
- How does Angola rank for greenhouse gas emissions by sector?
- Angola ranks 124th out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
- Is greenhouse gas emissions by sector rising or falling in Angola?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Angola 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.