Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Angola
Angola: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector was 40,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
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 121st out of 176 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.
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
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 1.5% (2100)
- Population growth 3.0% (2025)
- Population, total 39.04 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 4.1% (2025)
- Urban population 27.90 million (2025)
- Urban population 71.5% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 0.5895 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 739.59 million tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 0.5895 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 0.5895 tonnes per person (2024)
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 121st out of 176 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.