Per capita co2 transport in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Per capita co2 transport was 109.76 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
109.76
Change on year
down 1.2%
World rank
168th
of 191 countries
All-time high
228.64
in 2011
All-time low
23.86
in 2002
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Per capita co2 transport in Afghanistan, 1990–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Afghanistan recorded 109.76 for per capita co2 transport in 2023.
The figure is down 1.2% on the previous year and down 19.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, per capita co2 transport in Afghanistan peaked at 228.64 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 23.86, in 2002.
Afghanistan ranks 168th of 191 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 transport in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 80.53 | — |
| 1991 | 75.99 | -5.6% |
| 1992 | 55.73 | -26.7% |
| 1993 | 49.52 | -11.1% |
| 1994 | 44.92 | -9.3% |
| 1995 | 42.78 | -4.8% |
| 1996 | 39.41 | -7.9% |
| 1997 | 36.31 | -7.9% |
| 1998 | 34.97 | -3.7% |
| 1999 | 24.64 | -29.5% |
| 2000 | 25.33 | +2.8% |
| 2001 | 25.14 | -0.8% |
| 2002 | 23.86 | -5.1% |
| 2003 | 31.67 | +32.8% |
| 2004 | 25.47 | -19.6% |
| 2005 | 46.3 | +81.8% |
| 2006 | 56.25 | +21.5% |
| 2007 | 61.75 | +9.8% |
| 2008 | 101.2 | +63.9% |
| 2009 | 159.1 | +57.2% |
| 2010 | 195.87 | +23.1% |
| 2011 | 228.64 | +16.7% |
| 2012 | 191.1 | -16.4% |
| 2013 | 136.93 | -28.3% |
| 2014 | 107.65 | -21.4% |
| 2015 | 126.8 | +17.8% |
| 2016 | 95.39 | -24.8% |
| 2017 | 110.4 | +15.7% |
| 2018 | 120.3 | +9.0% |
| 2019 | 119.4 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 129.26 | +8.3% |
| 2021 | 116.75 | -9.7% |
| 2022 | 111.14 | -4.8% |
| 2023 | 109.76 | -1.2% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 109.76 is above the median for low income countries, which is 74.64, 1.5× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 109.76 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1,089, 10% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 48.48 | 24.64 | 80.53 | 10 |
| 2000s | 55.61 | 23.86 | 159.1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 143.25 | 95.39 | 228.64 | 10 |
| 2020s | 116.73 | 109.76 | 129.26 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 165 Mozambique 123.98 compare
- 166 Tanzania 118.59 compare
- 167 Djibouti 112.75 compare
- 169 Sierra Leone 101.65 compare
- 170 Bangladesh 86.9 compare
- 171 Uganda 84.26 compare
More climate change data for Afghanistan
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 79.22 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 23,854 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 5,965 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 17,889 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 22.51 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 638.89 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 2,345 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,090 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,255 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 4.11 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is per capita co2 transport in Afghanistan?
- Per capita co2 transport in Afghanistan was 109.76 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest per capita co2 transport recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 228.64 in 2011.
- What is the lowest per capita co2 transport recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.86 in 2002.
- How does Afghanistan rank for per capita co2 transport?
- Afghanistan ranks 168th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is per capita co2 transport rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Per capita co2 transport. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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