Ghg emissions by sector in Burundi

Burundi: Ghg emissions by sector was 3.88 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
3.88 million
Change on year
down 3.7%
World rank
116th
of 193 countries
All-time high
4.03 million
in 2022
All-time low
1.04 million
in 1998
Years of data
34
1990–2023

Ghg emissions by sector in Burundi, 1990–2023

1.0M2.0M3.0M4.0M1990200620231990: 1.2M1991: 1.2M1992: 1.2M1993: 1.2M1994: 1.1M1995: 1.1M1996: 1.1M1997: 1.1M1998: 1.0M1999: 1.1M2000: 1.1M2001: 1.1M2002: 1.1M2003: 1.1M2004: 1.1M2005: 1.2M2006: 1.3M2007: 1.4M2008: 1.4M2009: 1.6M2010: 1.8M2011: 1.9M2012: 1.9M2013: 2.3M2014: 2.2M2015: 2.2M2016: 2.5M2017: 3.0M2018: 3.0M2019: 3.4M2020: 2.8M2021: 3.9M2022: 4.0M2023: 3.9M

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

Burundi recorded 3.88 million for ghg emissions by sector in 2023.

The figure is down 3.7% on the previous year and up 69.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, ghg emissions by sector in Burundi peaked at 4.03 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.04 million, in 1998.

That places Burundi 116th out of 193 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.

Ghg emissions by sector in Burundi, year by year

Annual values for Ghg emissions by sector in Burundi, 1990 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1990 1.20 million —
1991 1.21 million +0.8%
1992 1.22 million +0.8%
1993 1.19 million -2.5%
1994 1.08 million -9.2%
1995 1.12 million +3.7%
1996 1.10 million -1.8%
1997 1.13 million +2.7%
1998 1.04 million -8.0%
1999 1.06 million +1.9%
2000 1.07 million +0.9%
2001 1.09 million +1.9%
2002 1.06 million -2.8%
2003 1.09 million +2.8%
2004 1.15 million +5.5%
2005 1.21 million +5.2%
2006 1.30 million +7.4%
2007 1.35 million +3.8%
2008 1.45 million +7.4%
2009 1.58 million +9.0%
2010 1.76 million +11.4%
2011 1.91 million +8.5%
2012 1.94 million +1.6%
2013 2.29 million +18.0%
2014 2.24 million -2.2%
2015 2.21 million -1.3%
2016 2.51 million +13.6%
2017 3.04 million +21.1%
2018 3.05 million +0.3%
2019 3.37 million +10.5%
2020 2.84 million -15.7%
2021 3.92 million +38.0%
2022 4.03 million +2.8%
2023 3.88 million -3.7%

Burundi compared with similar countries

  • Burundi's 3.88 million is below the median for low income countries, which is 16.07 million, 24% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
  • Burundi's 3.88 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 11.69 million, 33% of the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1.14 million 1.04 million 1.22 million 10
2000s 1.24 million 1.06 million 1.58 million 10
2010s 2.43 million 1.76 million 3.37 million 10
2020s 3.67 million 2.84 million 4.03 million 4

Countries ranked near Burundi

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  5. 118 Togo 3.65 million compare
  6. 119 Rwanda 3.09 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is ghg emissions by sector in Burundi?
Ghg emissions by sector in Burundi was 3.88 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest ghg emissions by sector recorded in Burundi?
The highest recorded value was 4.03 million in 2022.
What is the lowest ghg emissions by sector recorded in Burundi?
The lowest recorded value was 1.04 million in 1998.
How does Burundi rank for ghg emissions by sector?
Burundi ranks 116th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
Is ghg emissions by sector rising or falling in Burundi?
Over the last ten years it is up 69.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Burundi data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Ghg emissions by sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Ghg emissions by sector
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
193 places, 6,559 data points, 1990–2023
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