Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions was 342,189 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
342,189 tonnes
Change on year
up 3.9%
World rank
189th
of 215 countries
All-time high
344,416 tonnes
in 2022
All-time low
3,664 tonnes
in 1951
Years of data
75
1950–2024
Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Guinea-Bissau, 1950–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Guinea-Bissau is 342,189 tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 3.9% on the previous year and up 139.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 344,416 tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 3,664 tonnes, in 1951.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 189th of 215 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 7,328 tonnes | — |
| 1951 | 3,664 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 1952 | 10,992 tonnes | +200.0% |
| 1953 | 7,328 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 1954 | 7,328 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 10,992 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1956 | 10,992 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 10,992 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 10,992 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 14,656 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1960 | 18,320 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1961 | 29,312 tonnes | +60.0% |
| 1962 | 40,304 tonnes | +37.5% |
| 1963 | 47,632 tonnes | +18.2% |
| 1964 | 58,624 tonnes | +23.1% |
| 1965 | 65,952 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1966 | 65,952 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 47,632 tonnes | -27.8% |
| 1968 | 62,288 tonnes | +30.8% |
| 1969 | 58,624 tonnes | -5.9% |
| 1970 | 69,616 tonnes | +18.8% |
| 1971 | 73,280 tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1972 | 65,952 tonnes | -10.0% |
| 1973 | 109,920 tonnes | +66.7% |
| 1974 | 102,592 tonnes | -6.7% |
| 1975 | 113,584 tonnes | +10.7% |
| 1976 | 95,264 tonnes | -16.1% |
| 1977 | 102,592 tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1978 | 102,592 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 109,920 tonnes | +7.1% |
| 1980 | 146,560 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1981 | 142,896 tonnes | -2.5% |
| 1982 | 142,896 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 142,896 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 161,216 tonnes | +12.8% |
| 1985 | 172,208 tonnes | +6.8% |
| 1986 | 183,200 tonnes | +6.4% |
| 1987 | 194,192 tonnes | +6.0% |
| 1988 | 216,176 tonnes | +11.3% |
| 1989 | 230,832 tonnes | +6.8% |
| 1990 | 95,264 tonnes | -58.7% |
| 1991 | 95,264 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 95,264 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 98,928 tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1994 | 98,928 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 102,592 tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1996 | 98,928 tonnes | -3.6% |
| 1997 | 117,248 tonnes | +18.5% |
| 1998 | 87,936 tonnes | -25.0% |
| 1999 | 98,928 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 2000 | 51,296 tonnes | -48.1% |
| 2001 | 47,632 tonnes | -7.1% |
| 2002 | 62,288 tonnes | +30.8% |
| 2003 | 73,280 tonnes | +17.6% |
| 2004 | 43,968 tonnes | -40.0% |
| 2005 | 91,600 tonnes | +108.3% |
| 2006 | 117,248 tonnes | +28.0% |
| 2007 | 84,272 tonnes | -28.1% |
| 2008 | 117,248 tonnes | +39.1% |
| 2009 | 98,928 tonnes | -15.6% |
| 2010 | 102,592 tonnes | +3.7% |
| 2011 | 109,920 tonnes | +7.1% |
| 2012 | 113,584 tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2013 | 142,896 tonnes | +25.8% |
| 2014 | 142,896 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 153,888 tonnes | +7.7% |
| 2016 | 168,544 tonnes | +9.5% |
| 2017 | 183,200 tonnes | +8.7% |
| 2018 | 197,856 tonnes | +8.0% |
| 2019 | 256,480 tonnes | +29.6% |
| 2020 | 311,440 tonnes | +21.4% |
| 2021 | 340,752 tonnes | +9.4% |
| 2022 | 344,416 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2023 | 329,342 tonnes | -4.4% |
| 2024 | 342,189 tonnes | +3.9% |
Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries
- Guinea-Bissau's 342,189 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 3.17 million tonnes, 11% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Guinea-Bissau's 342,189 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.96 million tonnes, 7% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Guinea-Bissau 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | +200.0% | 3,664 tonnes | 10,992 tonnes |
| 2005 | +108.3% | 43,968 tonnes | 91,600 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 9,526 tonnes | 3,664 tonnes | 14,656 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 49,464 tonnes | 18,320 tonnes | 65,952 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 94,531 tonnes | 65,952 tonnes | 113,584 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 173,307 tonnes | 142,896 tonnes | 230,832 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 98,928 tonnes | 87,936 tonnes | 117,248 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 78,776 tonnes | 43,968 tonnes | 117,248 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 157,186 tonnes | 102,592 tonnes | 256,480 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 333,628 tonnes | 311,440 tonnes | 344,416 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau
- 186 Central African Republic 394,681 tonnes compare
- 187 Turks and Caicos Islands 378,842 tonnes compare
- 188 Grenada 376,971 tonnes compare
- 190 Solomon Islands 294,648 tonnes compare
- 191 Saint Kitts and Nevis 259,757 tonnes compare
- 192 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 255,657 tonnes compare
More climate change data for Guinea-Bissau
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 2.69 million kg (2023)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,460 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 527.8 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 932.22 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1.99 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 33.29 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 273.82 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 40.84 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 232.99 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.1541 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Guinea-Bissau?
- Territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Guinea-Bissau was 342,189 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 Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 344,416 tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,664 tonnes in 1951.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 189th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is up 139.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guinea-Bissau 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.