Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Chad
Chad: Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions was 2.83 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.83 million tonnes
Change on year
down 0.6%
World rank
150th
of 215 countries
All-time high
2.85 million tonnes
in 2023
All-time low
29,602 tonnes
in 1950
Years of data
75
1950–2024
Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Chad, 1950–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Chad recorded 2.83 million tonnes for territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in 2024.
The figure is down 0.6% on the previous year and up 29.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Chad peaked at 2.85 million tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 29,602 tonnes, in 1950.
That places Chad 150th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Chad, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 29,602 tonnes | — |
| 1951 | 39,470 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1952 | 51,187 tonnes | +29.7% |
| 1953 | 43,170 tonnes | -15.7% |
| 1954 | 45,637 tonnes | +5.7% |
| 1955 | 45,020 tonnes | -1.4% |
| 1956 | 58,588 tonnes | +30.1% |
| 1957 | 62,905 tonnes | +7.4% |
| 1958 | 72,155 tonnes | +14.7% |
| 1959 | 62,288 tonnes | -13.7% |
| 1960 | 54,960 tonnes | -11.8% |
| 1961 | 51,296 tonnes | -6.7% |
| 1962 | 84,272 tonnes | +64.3% |
| 1963 | 91,600 tonnes | +8.7% |
| 1964 | 98,928 tonnes | +8.0% |
| 1965 | 106,256 tonnes | +7.4% |
| 1966 | 84,272 tonnes | -20.7% |
| 1967 | 117,248 tonnes | +39.1% |
| 1968 | 124,576 tonnes | +6.2% |
| 1969 | 161,216 tonnes | +29.4% |
| 1970 | 124,576 tonnes | -22.7% |
| 1971 | 150,224 tonnes | +20.6% |
| 1972 | 120,912 tonnes | -19.5% |
| 1973 | 161,216 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1974 | 150,224 tonnes | -6.8% |
| 1975 | 183,200 tonnes | +22.0% |
| 1976 | 183,200 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 197,856 tonnes | +8.0% |
| 1978 | 194,192 tonnes | -1.9% |
| 1979 | 201,520 tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1980 | 208,848 tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1981 | 208,848 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 205,184 tonnes | -1.8% |
| 1983 | 205,184 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 216,176 tonnes | +5.4% |
| 1985 | 179,536 tonnes | -16.9% |
| 1986 | 186,864 tonnes | +4.1% |
| 1987 | 197,856 tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1988 | 65,952 tonnes | -66.7% |
| 1989 | 102,592 tonnes | +55.6% |
| 1990 | 377,392 tonnes | +267.9% |
| 1991 | 388,384 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1992 | 403,040 tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1993 | 399,376 tonnes | -0.9% |
| 1994 | 415,769 tonnes | +4.1% |
| 1995 | 427,411 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1996 | 443,217 tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1997 | 453,097 tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1998 | 463,839 tonnes | +2.4% |
| 1999 | 473,581 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 2000 | 487,512 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 2001 | 505,594 tonnes | +3.7% |
| 2002 | 531,213 tonnes | +5.1% |
| 2003 | 882,414 tonnes | +66.1% |
| 2004 | 906,195 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 2005 | 929,366 tonnes | +2.6% |
| 2006 | 957,287 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 2007 | 1.09 million tonnes | +13.8% |
| 2008 | 872,463 tonnes | -19.9% |
| 2009 | 1.22 million tonnes | +39.8% |
| 2010 | 1.24 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2011 | 1.28 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2012 | 1.75 million tonnes | +36.8% |
| 2013 | 2.08 million tonnes | +19.2% |
| 2014 | 2.18 million tonnes | +4.8% |
| 2015 | 2.35 million tonnes | +7.7% |
| 2016 | 2.38 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 2.34 million tonnes | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 2.38 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 2.30 million tonnes | -3.5% |
| 2020 | 2.36 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 2021 | 2.67 million tonnes | +13.3% |
| 2022 | 2.80 million tonnes | +4.9% |
| 2023 | 2.85 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2024 | 2.83 million tonnes | -0.6% |
Chad compared with similar countries
- Chad's 2.83 million tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 3.17 million tonnes, 89% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Chad's 2.83 million tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.96 million tonnes, 57% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Chad 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | +267.9% | 102,592 tonnes | 377,392 tonnes |
| 1988 | -66.7% | 197,856 tonnes | 65,952 tonnes |
| 2003 | +66.1% | 531,213 tonnes | 882,414 tonnes |
| 1962 | +64.3% | 51,296 tonnes | 84,272 tonnes |
| 1989 | +55.6% | 65,952 tonnes | 102,592 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 51,002 tonnes | 29,602 tonnes | 72,155 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 97,462 tonnes | 51,296 tonnes | 161,216 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 166,712 tonnes | 120,912 tonnes | 201,520 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 177,704 tonnes | 65,952 tonnes | 216,176 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 424,511 tonnes | 377,392 tonnes | 473,581 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 838,071 tonnes | 487,512 tonnes | 1.22 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.03 million tonnes | 1.24 million tonnes | 2.38 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.70 million tonnes | 2.36 million tonnes | 2.85 million tonnes | 5 |
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More climate change data for Chad
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 24.82 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 51,920 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 15,959 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 35,960 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 60.22 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1,284 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 675.44 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 403.7 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 271.74 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1.52 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Chad?
- Territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Chad was 2.83 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 Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 2.85 million tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 29,602 tonnes in 1950.
- How does Chad rank for territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions?
- Chad ranks 150th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chad 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.