Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Benin
Benin: Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions was 6.07 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
6.07 million tonnes
Change on year
up 2.3%
World rank
131st
of 215 countries
All-time high
6.09 million tonnes
in 2022
All-time low
102,592 tonnes
in 1959
Years of data
75
1950–2024
Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Benin, 1950–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Benin recorded 6.07 million tonnes for territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.3% on the previous year and up 27.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Benin peaked at 6.09 million tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 102,592 tonnes, in 1959.
Benin ranks 131st of 215 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Benin, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 137,812 tonnes | — |
| 1951 | 115,233 tonnes | -16.4% |
| 1952 | 128,858 tonnes | +11.8% |
| 1953 | 107,057 tonnes | -16.9% |
| 1954 | 126,133 tonnes | +17.8% |
| 1955 | 125,744 tonnes | -0.3% |
| 1956 | 145,598 tonnes | +15.8% |
| 1957 | 149,102 tonnes | +2.4% |
| 1958 | 124,576 tonnes | -16.4% |
| 1959 | 102,592 tonnes | -17.6% |
| 1960 | 161,216 tonnes | +57.1% |
| 1961 | 128,240 tonnes | -20.5% |
| 1962 | 135,568 tonnes | +5.7% |
| 1963 | 120,912 tonnes | -10.8% |
| 1964 | 142,896 tonnes | +18.2% |
| 1965 | 150,224 tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1966 | 113,584 tonnes | -24.4% |
| 1967 | 142,896 tonnes | +25.8% |
| 1968 | 153,888 tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1969 | 201,520 tonnes | +31.0% |
| 1970 | 282,128 tonnes | +40.0% |
| 1971 | 293,120 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1972 | 388,384 tonnes | +32.5% |
| 1973 | 381,056 tonnes | -1.9% |
| 1974 | 406,704 tonnes | +6.7% |
| 1975 | 443,344 tonnes | +9.0% |
| 1976 | 260,144 tonnes | -41.3% |
| 1977 | 296,784 tonnes | +14.1% |
| 1978 | 362,736 tonnes | +22.2% |
| 1979 | 366,400 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1980 | 479,826 tonnes | +31.0% |
| 1981 | 387,291 tonnes | -19.3% |
| 1982 | 442,545 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 1983 | 404,411 tonnes | -8.6% |
| 1984 | 448,296 tonnes | +10.9% |
| 1985 | 686,373 tonnes | +53.1% |
| 1986 | 624,003 tonnes | -9.1% |
| 1987 | 473,696 tonnes | -24.1% |
| 1988 | 508,050 tonnes | +7.3% |
| 1989 | 570,164 tonnes | +12.2% |
| 1990 | 579,346 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1991 | 619,650 tonnes | +7.0% |
| 1992 | 670,946 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 1993 | 807,422 tonnes | +20.3% |
| 1994 | 911,527 tonnes | +12.9% |
| 1995 | 956,267 tonnes | +4.9% |
| 1996 | 1.18 million tonnes | +23.8% |
| 1997 | 1.22 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1998 | 1.11 million tonnes | -9.0% |
| 1999 | 1.46 million tonnes | +31.2% |
| 2000 | 1.47 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2001 | 1.69 million tonnes | +14.7% |
| 2002 | 2.11 million tonnes | +24.9% |
| 2003 | 2.39 million tonnes | +13.5% |
| 2004 | 2.59 million tonnes | +8.3% |
| 2005 | 2.49 million tonnes | -4.0% |
| 2006 | 3.35 million tonnes | +34.6% |
| 2007 | 3.93 million tonnes | +17.3% |
| 2008 | 3.92 million tonnes | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 4.22 million tonnes | +7.8% |
| 2010 | 4.68 million tonnes | +10.8% |
| 2011 | 4.48 million tonnes | -4.3% |
| 2012 | 4.40 million tonnes | -1.7% |
| 2013 | 4.57 million tonnes | +3.7% |
| 2014 | 4.77 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 2015 | 5.32 million tonnes | +11.4% |
| 2016 | 5.31 million tonnes | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 5.55 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 2018 | 5.67 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 5.27 million tonnes | -7.0% |
| 2020 | 5.54 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 2021 | 5.81 million tonnes | +4.8% |
| 2022 | 6.09 million tonnes | +4.9% |
| 2023 | 5.93 million tonnes | -2.7% |
| 2024 | 6.07 million tonnes | +2.3% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 6.07 million tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 12.04 million tonnes, 50% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Benin's 6.07 million tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.96 million tonnes, 1.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 126,270 tonnes | 102,592 tonnes | 149,102 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 145,094 tonnes | 113,584 tonnes | 201,520 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 348,080 tonnes | 260,144 tonnes | 443,344 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 502,466 tonnes | 387,291 tonnes | 686,373 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 952,875 tonnes | 579,346 tonnes | 1.46 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.82 million tonnes | 1.47 million tonnes | 4.22 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.00 million tonnes | 4.40 million tonnes | 5.67 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.89 million tonnes | 5.54 million tonnes | 6.09 million tonnes | 5 |
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More climate change data for Benin
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 1.33 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 6,760 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,583 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 4,177 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 9.75 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 149.17 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 457.08 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 256.1 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 200.98 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.9664 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Benin?
- Territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Benin was 6.07 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 6.09 million tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 102,592 tonnes in 1959.
- How does Benin rank for territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions?
- Benin ranks 131st out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Territorial and consumption-based 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.