Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Rwanda
Rwanda: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector was 10,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Rwanda, 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 Rwanda stood at 10,000 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 50.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Rwanda peaked at 20,000 tonnes in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1991.
Rwanda ranks 131st of 176 countries on this measure, 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 | 3,000 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 20,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 20,000 tonnes | 20,000 tonnes | 20,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 19,000 tonnes | 10,000 tonnes | 20,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 10,000 tonnes | 10,000 tonnes | 10,000 tonnes | 4 |
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More climate change data for Rwanda
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.3% (2100)
- Population growth 2.2% (2025)
- Population, total 14.57 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 5.6% (2025)
- Urban population 4.50 million (2025)
- Urban population 30.9% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 0.1426 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 37.32 million tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 0.1426 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 0.1426 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Rwanda?
- Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Rwanda was 10,000 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 Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 20,000 tonnes in 1990.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1991.
- How does Rwanda rank for greenhouse gas emissions by sector?
- Rwanda ranks 131st out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
- Is greenhouse gas emissions by sector rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.