Per capita co2 sector in Zambia
Zambia: Per capita co2 sector was 3.38 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
3.38
Change on year
up 36.1%
World rank
170th
of 187 countries
All-time high
28.26
in 1990
All-time low
1.53
in 2021
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Per capita co2 sector in Zambia, 1990–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, per capita co2 sector in Zambia stood at 3.38.
That represents a change of up 36.1% on the previous year and down 62.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, per capita co2 sector in Zambia peaked at 28.26 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 1.53, in 2021.
Zambia ranks 170th of 187 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Per capita co2 sector in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 28.26 | — |
| 1991 | 25.06 | -11.3% |
| 1992 | 23.24 | -7.3% |
| 1993 | 20.3 | -12.6% |
| 1994 | 17.49 | -13.8% |
| 1995 | 18.21 | +4.1% |
| 1996 | 12.22 | -32.9% |
| 1997 | 20.57 | +68.4% |
| 1998 | 17.93 | -12.8% |
| 1999 | 13.35 | -25.6% |
| 2000 | 12.98 | -2.8% |
| 2001 | 12.59 | -3.0% |
| 2002 | 13.15 | +4.4% |
| 2003 | 13.66 | +3.9% |
| 2004 | 14.11 | +3.3% |
| 2005 | 13.65 | -3.2% |
| 2006 | 5.77 | -57.7% |
| 2007 | 3.98 | -31.0% |
| 2008 | 5.38 | +35.1% |
| 2009 | 5.19 | -3.5% |
| 2010 | 5.73 | +10.4% |
| 2011 | 6.23 | +8.8% |
| 2012 | 6.71 | +7.6% |
| 2013 | 9.09 | +35.6% |
| 2014 | 6.29 | -30.8% |
| 2015 | 5.49 | -12.8% |
| 2016 | 4.73 | -13.8% |
| 2017 | 5.16 | +9.1% |
| 2018 | 6.68 | +29.4% |
| 2019 | 3.24 | -51.5% |
| 2020 | 3.67 | +13.3% |
| 2021 | 1.53 | -58.3% |
| 2022 | 2.48 | +62.1% |
| 2023 | 3.38 | +36.1% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 3.38 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 53.95, 6% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 3.38 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 18.63, 18% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 19.66 | 12.22 | 28.26 | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.05 | 3.98 | 14.11 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.93 | 3.24 | 9.09 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.77 | 1.53 | 3.67 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 167 Madagascar 5.45 compare
- 168 Mozambique 4.76 compare
- 169 Ethiopia 4.43 compare
- 171 Malawi 3.32 compare
- 172 Uganda 2.67 compare
- 173 South Sudan 2.61 compare
More climate change data for Zambia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 303.19 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 7,547 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,795 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 4,752 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 10.55 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 169.71 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 2,153 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,033 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 120.21 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 7.67 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is per capita co2 sector in Zambia?
- Per capita co2 sector in Zambia was 3.38 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest per capita co2 sector recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 28.26 in 1990.
- What is the lowest per capita co2 sector recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.53 in 2021.
- How does Zambia rank for per capita co2 sector?
- Zambia ranks 170th out of 187 countries with data for 2023.
- Is per capita co2 sector rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 62.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Per capita co2 sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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