Per capita CO₂ emissions relative to the global average in Rwanda
Rwanda: Per capita CO₂ emissions relative to the global average was 0.1426 tonnes per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.1426 tonnes per person
Change on year
down 1.3%
World rank
202nd
of 213 countries
All-time high
0.1445 tonnes per person
in 2023
All-time low
0.0049 tonnes per person
in 1954
Years of data
75
1950–2024
Per capita CO₂ emissions relative to the global average in Rwanda, 1950–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes per person.
Analysis
In 2024, per capita co₂ emissions relative to the global average in Rwanda stood at 0.1426 tonnes per person.
That represents a change of down 1.3% on the previous year and up 95.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, per capita co₂ emissions relative to the global average in Rwanda peaked at 0.1445 tonnes per person in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.0049 tonnes per person, in 1954.
Rwanda ranks 202nd of 213 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 emissions relative to the global average in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | tonnes per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 0.0078 tonnes per person | — |
| 1951 | 0.0075 tonnes per person | -3.5% |
| 1952 | 0.0135 tonnes per person | +79.3% |
| 1953 | 0.012 tonnes per person | -10.8% |
| 1954 | 0.0049 tonnes per person | -59.7% |
| 1955 | 0.0056 tonnes per person | +16.0% |
| 1956 | 0.0063 tonnes per person | +12.8% |
| 1957 | 0.007 tonnes per person | +10.5% |
| 1958 | 0.0068 tonnes per person | -3.2% |
| 1959 | 0.0255 tonnes per person | +275.3% |
| 1960 | 0.0231 tonnes per person | -9.2% |
| 1961 | 0.0295 tonnes per person | +27.5% |
| 1962 | 0.0265 tonnes per person | -10.2% |
| 1963 | 0.0259 tonnes per person | -2.2% |
| 1964 | 0.011 tonnes per person | -57.5% |
| 1965 | 0.0139 tonnes per person | +26.6% |
| 1966 | 0.0125 tonnes per person | -10.3% |
| 1967 | 0.0111 tonnes per person | -11.1% |
| 1968 | 0.0147 tonnes per person | +32.2% |
| 1969 | 0.0152 tonnes per person | +3.4% |
| 1970 | 0.0147 tonnes per person | -3.0% |
| 1971 | 0.0152 tonnes per person | +3.2% |
| 1972 | 0.0156 tonnes per person | +2.9% |
| 1973 | 0.016 tonnes per person | +2.5% |
| 1974 | 0.0164 tonnes per person | +2.2% |
| 1975 | 0.0382 tonnes per person | +133.0% |
| 1976 | 0.0564 tonnes per person | +47.7% |
| 1977 | 0.0547 tonnes per person | -2.9% |
| 1978 | 0.0575 tonnes per person | +5.1% |
| 1979 | 0.0572 tonnes per person | -0.5% |
| 1980 | 0.0924 tonnes per person | +61.6% |
| 1981 | 0.1087 tonnes per person | +17.7% |
| 1982 | 0.1065 tonnes per person | -2.0% |
| 1983 | 0.1179 tonnes per person | +10.7% |
| 1984 | 0.1038 tonnes per person | -12.0% |
| 1985 | 0.0974 tonnes per person | -6.1% |
| 1986 | 0.0914 tonnes per person | -6.2% |
| 1987 | 0.0906 tonnes per person | -0.9% |
| 1988 | 0.0994 tonnes per person | +9.7% |
| 1989 | 0.0952 tonnes per person | -4.1% |
| 1990 | 0.071 tonnes per person | -25.4% |
| 1991 | 0.0627 tonnes per person | -11.7% |
| 1992 | 0.0624 tonnes per person | -0.5% |
| 1993 | 0.0605 tonnes per person | -3.0% |
| 1994 | 0.068 tonnes per person | +12.4% |
| 1995 | 0.0795 tonnes per person | +16.9% |
| 1996 | 0.0692 tonnes per person | -13.0% |
| 1997 | 0.0622 tonnes per person | -10.0% |
| 1998 | 0.0596 tonnes per person | -4.2% |
| 1999 | 0.0617 tonnes per person | +3.5% |
| 2000 | 0.0627 tonnes per person | +1.7% |
| 2001 | 0.0626 tonnes per person | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 0.0609 tonnes per person | -2.8% |
| 2003 | 0.0589 tonnes per person | -3.3% |
| 2004 | 0.0585 tonnes per person | -0.6% |
| 2005 | 0.0568 tonnes per person | -3.0% |
| 2006 | 0.0553 tonnes per person | -2.6% |
| 2007 | 0.0568 tonnes per person | +2.7% |
| 2008 | 0.0542 tonnes per person | -4.5% |
| 2009 | 0.0552 tonnes per person | +1.7% |
| 2010 | 0.0563 tonnes per person | +2.1% |
| 2011 | 0.0608 tonnes per person | +8.1% |
| 2012 | 0.0663 tonnes per person | +9.0% |
| 2013 | 0.0702 tonnes per person | +5.8% |
| 2014 | 0.073 tonnes per person | +4.0% |
| 2015 | 0.0831 tonnes per person | +13.8% |
| 2016 | 0.0883 tonnes per person | +6.3% |
| 2017 | 0.0959 tonnes per person | +8.6% |
| 2018 | 0.1051 tonnes per person | +9.7% |
| 2019 | 0.1106 tonnes per person | +5.2% |
| 2020 | 0.1067 tonnes per person | -3.5% |
| 2021 | 0.1272 tonnes per person | +19.2% |
| 2022 | 0.1434 tonnes per person | +12.7% |
| 2023 | 0.1445 tonnes per person | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 0.1426 tonnes per person | -1.3% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 0.1426 tonnes per person is below the median for low income countries, which is 0.1531 tonnes per person, 93% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 0.1426 tonnes per person is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.3417 tonnes per person, 42% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Per capita CO₂ emissions relative to the global average in Rwanda changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | +275.3% | 0.0068 tonnes per person | 0.0255 tonnes per person |
| 1975 | +133.0% | 0.0164 tonnes per person | 0.0382 tonnes per person |
| 1952 | +79.3% | 0.0075 tonnes per person | 0.0135 tonnes per person |
| 1954 | -59.7% | 0.012 tonnes per person | 0.0049 tonnes per person |
| 1964 | -57.5% | 0.0259 tonnes per person | 0.011 tonnes per person |
| 1980 | +61.6% | 0.0572 tonnes per person | 0.0924 tonnes per person |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.0097 tonnes per person | 0.0049 tonnes per person | 0.0255 tonnes per person | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.0183 tonnes per person | 0.011 tonnes per person | 0.0295 tonnes per person | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.0342 tonnes per person | 0.0147 tonnes per person | 0.0575 tonnes per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1003 tonnes per person | 0.0906 tonnes per person | 0.1179 tonnes per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0657 tonnes per person | 0.0596 tonnes per person | 0.0795 tonnes per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0582 tonnes per person | 0.0542 tonnes per person | 0.0627 tonnes per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.081 tonnes per person | 0.0563 tonnes per person | 0.1106 tonnes per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1329 tonnes per person | 0.1067 tonnes per person | 0.1445 tonnes per person | 5 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 199 Sierra Leone 0.166 tonnes per person compare
- 200 Guinea-Bissau 0.1554 tonnes per person compare
- 201 Liberia 0.1531 tonnes per person compare
- 203 South Sudan 0.142 tonnes per person compare
- 204 Madagascar 0.1417 tonnes per person compare
- 205 Chad 0.1395 tonnes per person compare
More climate change data for Rwanda
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 14.59 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 4,059 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,586 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,473 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 5.98 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 88.33 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 388.82 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 261.95 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 126.86 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.9885 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is per capita co₂ emissions relative to the global average in Rwanda?
- Per capita co₂ emissions relative to the global average in Rwanda was 0.1426 tonnes per person in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest per capita co₂ emissions relative to the global average recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 0.1445 tonnes per person in 2023.
- What is the lowest per capita co₂ emissions relative to the global average recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0049 tonnes per person in 1954.
- How does Rwanda rank for per capita co₂ emissions relative to the global average?
- Rwanda ranks 202nd out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
- Is per capita co₂ emissions relative to the global average rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 95.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Per capita CO₂ emissions relative to the global average. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions from burning fossil fuels and industrial processes. This includes emissions from transport, electricity generation, and heating, but not land-use change.