Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector was 12.10 million tonnes in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
12.10 million tonnes
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
75th
of 193 countries
All-time high
13.66 million tonnes
in 2011
All-time low
9.49 million tonnes
in 1993
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Zimbabwe, 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 Zimbabwe is 12.10 million tonnes, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.3% on the previous year and down 1.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Zimbabwe peaked at 13.66 million tonnes in 2011 and was at its lowest, 9.49 million tonnes, in 1993.
Zimbabwe ranks 75th of 193 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 12.68 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 11.13 million tonnes | -12.2% |
| 1992 | 11.79 million tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1993 | 9.49 million tonnes | -19.5% |
| 1994 | 9.82 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1995 | 9.89 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 1996 | 12.26 million tonnes | +24.0% |
| 1997 | 11.98 million tonnes | -2.3% |
| 1998 | 12.69 million tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1999 | 13.11 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2000 | 12.37 million tonnes | -5.6% |
| 2001 | 13.39 million tonnes | +8.2% |
| 2002 | 11.42 million tonnes | -14.7% |
| 2003 | 11.18 million tonnes | -2.1% |
| 2004 | 11.76 million tonnes | +5.2% |
| 2005 | 11.52 million tonnes | -2.0% |
| 2006 | 10.97 million tonnes | -4.8% |
| 2007 | 11.39 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 2008 | 11.61 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2009 | 12.45 million tonnes | +7.2% |
| 2010 | 13.28 million tonnes | +6.7% |
| 2011 | 13.66 million tonnes | +2.9% |
| 2012 | 12.82 million tonnes | -6.1% |
| 2013 | 12.26 million tonnes | -4.4% |
| 2014 | 10.45 million tonnes | -14.8% |
| 2015 | 11.81 million tonnes | +13.0% |
| 2016 | 10.76 million tonnes | -8.9% |
| 2017 | 11.03 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 2018 | 11.12 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 10.87 million tonnes | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 10.24 million tonnes | -5.8% |
| 2021 | 11.51 million tonnes | +12.4% |
| 2022 | 12.14 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 2023 | 12.10 million tonnes | -0.3% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 12.10 million tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 10.91 million tonnes, 1.1× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 12.10 million tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 11.69 million tonnes, 1.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11.48 million tonnes | 9.49 million tonnes | 13.11 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.81 million tonnes | 10.97 million tonnes | 13.39 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.81 million tonnes | 10.45 million tonnes | 13.66 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.50 million tonnes | 10.24 million tonnes | 12.14 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More climate change data for Zimbabwe
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 178.46 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 17,716 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 5,805 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 11,912 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 21.9 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 425.42 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,483 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,345 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 137.94 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 5.08 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Zimbabwe?
- Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Zimbabwe was 12.10 million 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 13.66 million tonnes in 2011.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.49 million tonnes in 1993.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for greenhouse gas emissions by sector?
- Zimbabwe ranks 75th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is greenhouse gas emissions by sector rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.