Petroleum products — Emissions in Uganda

Uganda: Petroleum products — Emissions was 536.39 kt in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
536.39 kt
Change on year
up 2.1%
World rank
54th
of 155 countries
All-time high
542.12 kt
in 2021
All-time low
3.07 kt
in 1997
Years of data
34
1990–2023

Petroleum products — Emissions in Uganda, 1990–2023

02004006001990200620231990: 15.3 kt1991: 12.3 kt1992: 15.3 kt1993: 12.3 kt1994: 12.3 kt1995: 9.2 kt1996: 9.2 kt1997: 3.1 kt1998: 3.1 kt1999: 6.1 kt2000: 3.1 kt2001: 3.1 kt2002: 82.7 kt2003: 95 kt2004: 101.4 kt2005: 241.6 kt2006: 244.8 kt2007: 393.1 kt2008: 312.7 kt2009: 322.8 kt2010: 291.1 kt2011: 295.1 kt2012: 214.8 kt2013: 257.6 kt2014: 298.7 kt2015: 398.5 kt2016: 427.7 kt2017: 451.7 kt2018: 491 kt2019: 513.3 kt2020: 499.1 kt2021: 542.1 kt2022: 525.2 kt2023: 536.4 kt

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.

Analysis

In 2023, petroleum products — emissions in Uganda stood at 536.39 kt.

That represents a change of up 2.1% on the previous year and up 108.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, petroleum products — emissions in Uganda peaked at 542.12 kt in 2021 and was at its lowest, 3.07 kt, in 1997.

That places Uganda 54th out of 155 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 9.82 kt 3.07 kt 15.35 kt 10
2000s 180.01 kt 3.07 kt 393.05 kt 10
2010s 363.94 kt 214.81 kt 513.29 kt 10
2020s 525.7 kt 499.14 kt 542.12 kt 4

Countries ranked near Uganda

  1. 51 Croatia 660.46 kt compare
  2. 52 Iceland 568.84 kt compare
  3. 53 Ethiopia 536.43 kt compare
  4. 55 Syrian Arab Republic 513.34 kt compare
  5. 56 Nepal 490.77 kt compare
  6. 57 Latvia 487.16 kt compare

See the full ranking of 190 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is petroleum products — emissions in Uganda?
Petroleum products — emissions in Uganda was 536.39 kt in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest petroleum products — emissions recorded in Uganda?
The highest recorded value was 542.12 kt in 2021.
What is the lowest petroleum products — emissions recorded in Uganda?
The lowest recorded value was 3.07 kt in 1997.
How does Uganda rank for petroleum products — emissions?
Uganda ranks 54th out of 155 countries with data for 2023.
Is petroleum products — emissions rising or falling in Uganda?
Over the last ten years it is up 108.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Uganda data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Petroleum products — Emissions (CO2). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Petroleum products — Emissions (CO2)
Unit
kt
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
190 places, 6,284 data points, 1990–2023
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