Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Mozambique

Mozambique: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector was 150,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
150,000 tonnes
Change on year
up 15.4%
World rank
105th
of 179 countries
All-time high
190,000 tonnes
in 2015
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 2018
Years of data
34
1990–2023

Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Mozambique, 1990–2023

050.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k1990200620231990: 150.0k tonnes1991: 120.0k tonnes1992: 120.0k tonnes1993: 130.0k tonnes1994: 100.0k tonnes1995: 140.0k tonnes1996: 20.0k tonnes1997: 20.0k tonnes1998: 30.0k tonnes1999: 40.0k tonnes2000: 10.0k tonnes2001: 20.0k tonnes2002: 10.0k tonnes2003: 20.0k tonnes2004: 20.0k tonnes2005: 10.0k tonnes2006: 20.0k tonnes2007: 20.0k tonnes2008: 20.0k tonnes2009: 20.0k tonnes2010: 20.0k tonnes2011: 20.0k tonnes2012: 20.0k tonnes2013: 30.0k tonnes2014: 60.0k tonnes2015: 190.0k tonnes2016: 170.0k tonnes2017: 110.0k tonnes2018: 0 tonnes2019: 40.0k tonnes2020: 30.0k tonnes2021: 60.0k tonnes2022: 130.0k tonnes2023: 150.0k tonnes

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 105th 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 Mozambique, year by year

Annual values for Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Mozambique, 1990 to 2023.
Year tonnes Change
1990 150,000 tonnes
1991 120,000 tonnes -20.0%
1992 120,000 tonnes +0.0%
1993 129,999 tonnes +8.3%
1994 100,000 tonnes -23.1%
1995 140,000 tonnes +40.0%
1996 20,000 tonnes -85.7%
1997 20,000 tonnes +0.0%
1998 30,000 tonnes +50.0%
1999 40,000 tonnes +33.3%
2000 10,000 tonnes -75.0%
2001 20,000 tonnes +100.0%
2002 10,000 tonnes -50.0%
2003 20,000 tonnes +100.0%
2004 20,000 tonnes +0.0%
2005 10,000 tonnes -50.0%
2006 20,000 tonnes +100.0%
2007 20,000 tonnes +0.0%
2008 20,000 tonnes +0.0%
2009 20,000 tonnes +0.0%
2010 20,000 tonnes +0.0%
2011 20,000 tonnes +0.0%
2012 20,000 tonnes +0.0%
2013 30,000 tonnes +50.0%
2014 60,000 tonnes +100.0%
2015 190,000 tonnes +216.7%
2016 170,000 tonnes -10.5%
2017 110,000 tonnes -35.3%
2018 0 tonnes -100.0%
2019 40,000 tonnes
2020 30,000 tonnes -25.0%
2021 60,000 tonnes +100.0%
2022 129,999 tonnes +116.7%
2023 150,000 tonnes +15.4%

Mozambique compared with similar countries

  • Mozambique's 150,000 tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 110,000 tonnes, 1.4× the median. (24 countries reporting)
  • Mozambique's 150,000 tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 80,000 tonnes, 1.9× the median. (45 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Mozambique

  1. 102 Mauritania 200,000 tonnes compare
  2. 102 Sri Lanka 200,000 tonnes compare
  3. 104 Namibia 190,000 tonnes compare
  4. 105 Bosnia and Herzegovina 150,000 tonnes compare
  5. 107 Cameroon 129,999 tonnes compare
  6. 108 Honduras 120,000 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 179 places →

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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 105th out of 179 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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Indicator
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector
Unit
tonnes
Source
Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
179 places, 5,800 data points, 1990–2023
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Emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents.