Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Mozambique
Mozambique: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector was 150,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Mozambique, 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 Mozambique is 150,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 15.4% on the previous year and up 400.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Mozambique peaked at 190,000 tonnes in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 2018.
That places Mozambique 104th 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 | 87,000 tonnes | 20,000 tonnes | 150,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 17,000 tonnes | 10,000 tonnes | 20,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 66,000 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 190,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 92,500 tonnes | 30,000 tonnes | 150,000 tonnes | 4 |
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More climate change data for Mozambique
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 1.0% (2100)
- Population growth 2.8% (2025)
- Population, total 35.63 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 4.9% (2025)
- Urban population 13.26 million (2025)
- Urban population 37.2% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 0.2487 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 211.22 million tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 0.2487 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 0.2487 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Mozambique?
- Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Mozambique was 150,000 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 Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 190,000 tonnes in 2015.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2018.
- How does Mozambique rank for greenhouse gas emissions by sector?
- Mozambique ranks 104th out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
- Is greenhouse gas emissions by sector rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 400.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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.