Kaya identity: drivers of CO₂ emissions in Uganda
Uganda: Kaya identity: drivers of CO₂ emissions was 6.33 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
6.33 million tonnes
Change on year
up 1.6%
World rank
130th
of 215 countries
All-time high
6.33 million tonnes
in 2024
All-time low
530,709 tonnes
in 1981
Years of data
60
1965–2024
Kaya identity: drivers of CO₂ emissions in Uganda, 1965–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Uganda recorded 6.33 million tonnes for kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions in 2024. That is the highest value across all 60 years on record.
The figure is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 54.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions in Uganda peaked at 6.33 million tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 530,709 tonnes, in 1981.
That places Uganda 130th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Kaya identity: drivers of CO₂ emissions in Uganda, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 626,009 tonnes | — |
| 1966 | 732,325 tonnes | +17.0% |
| 1967 | 809,179 tonnes | +10.5% |
| 1968 | 981,328 tonnes | +21.3% |
| 1969 | 1.18 million tonnes | +19.8% |
| 1970 | 1.44 million tonnes | +22.7% |
| 1971 | 1.44 million tonnes | -0.4% |
| 1972 | 1.38 million tonnes | -4.1% |
| 1973 | 1.18 million tonnes | -14.7% |
| 1974 | 1.19 million tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1975 | 1.13 million tonnes | -5.1% |
| 1976 | 985,384 tonnes | -12.7% |
| 1977 | 801,967 tonnes | -18.6% |
| 1978 | 695,171 tonnes | -13.3% |
| 1979 | 670,871 tonnes | -3.5% |
| 1980 | 629,687 tonnes | -6.1% |
| 1981 | 530,709 tonnes | -15.7% |
| 1982 | 544,697 tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1983 | 617,209 tonnes | +13.3% |
| 1984 | 580,422 tonnes | -6.0% |
| 1985 | 616,914 tonnes | +6.3% |
| 1986 | 701,855 tonnes | +13.8% |
| 1987 | 772,238 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 1988 | 862,875 tonnes | +11.7% |
| 1989 | 804,152 tonnes | -6.8% |
| 1990 | 760,855 tonnes | -5.4% |
| 1991 | 783,469 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1992 | 801,455 tonnes | +2.3% |
| 1993 | 797,457 tonnes | -0.5% |
| 1994 | 711,841 tonnes | -10.7% |
| 1995 | 925,485 tonnes | +30.0% |
| 1996 | 1.02 million tonnes | +10.0% |
| 1997 | 1.06 million tonnes | +4.3% |
| 1998 | 1.21 million tonnes | +13.8% |
| 1999 | 1.25 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 2000 | 1.36 million tonnes | +8.5% |
| 2001 | 1.42 million tonnes | +4.1% |
| 2002 | 1.44 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2003 | 1.51 million tonnes | +4.9% |
| 2004 | 1.61 million tonnes | +6.3% |
| 2005 | 2.02 million tonnes | +25.5% |
| 2006 | 2.39 million tonnes | +18.3% |
| 2007 | 2.71 million tonnes | +13.4% |
| 2008 | 2.78 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 2009 | 3.00 million tonnes | +7.8% |
| 2010 | 3.57 million tonnes | +19.1% |
| 2011 | 3.83 million tonnes | +7.2% |
| 2012 | 3.63 million tonnes | -5.2% |
| 2013 | 3.75 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 2014 | 4.09 million tonnes | +8.9% |
| 2015 | 4.53 million tonnes | +10.7% |
| 2016 | 4.82 million tonnes | +6.4% |
| 2017 | 5.41 million tonnes | +12.2% |
| 2018 | 5.55 million tonnes | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 5.76 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 2020 | 5.57 million tonnes | -3.3% |
| 2021 | 6.23 million tonnes | +11.9% |
| 2022 | 6.13 million tonnes | -1.7% |
| 2023 | 6.24 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2024 | 6.33 million tonnes | +1.6% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 6.33 million tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 3.17 million tonnes, 2.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 6.33 million tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.96 million tonnes, 1.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 864,854 tonnes | 626,009 tonnes | 1.18 million tonnes | 5 |
| 1970s | 1.09 million tonnes | 670,871 tonnes | 1.44 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 666,076 tonnes | 530,709 tonnes | 862,875 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 932,408 tonnes | 711,841 tonnes | 1.25 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.02 million tonnes | 1.36 million tonnes | 3.00 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.49 million tonnes | 3.57 million tonnes | 5.76 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.10 million tonnes | 5.57 million tonnes | 6.33 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
- 127 North Macedonia 6.62 million tonnes compare
- 128 Burkina Faso 6.51 million tonnes compare
- 129 Latvia 6.46 million tonnes compare
- 131 Benin 6.07 million tonnes compare
- 132 Democratic Republic of Congo 5.90 million tonnes compare
- 133 Nicaragua 5.63 million tonnes compare
More climate change data for Uganda
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 27,987 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 10,431 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 17,556 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 39.36 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 627.02 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,448 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 756.87 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 691.37 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 2.86 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions in Uganda?
- Kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions in Uganda was 6.33 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 6.33 million tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 530,709 tonnes in 1981.
- How does Uganda rank for kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions?
- Uganda ranks 130th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 54.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Kaya identity: drivers of CO₂ emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual total emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂), excluding land-use change, measured in tonnes.