Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Benin
Benin: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector was 30,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Benin, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Benin stood at 30,000 tonnes.
The figure is down 25.0% on the previous year and down 40.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Benin peaked at 140,000 tonnes in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 2000.
That places Benin 126th 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 | 117,000 tonnes | 60,000 tonnes | 140,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 18,000 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 60,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 40,000 tonnes | 30,000 tonnes | 60,000 tonnes | 4 |
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More climate change data for Benin
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.4% (2100)
- Population growth 2.4% (2025)
- Population, total 14.81 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 3.9% (2025)
- Urban population 7.91 million (2025)
- Urban population 53.4% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 0.4194 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 128.38 million tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 0.4194 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 0.4194 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Benin?
- Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Benin was 30,000 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 Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 140,000 tonnes in 1996.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2000.
- How does Benin rank for greenhouse gas emissions by sector?
- Benin ranks 126th out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Benin 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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Emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents.