Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Malawi
Malawi: Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions was 1.88 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.88 million tonnes
Change on year
up 1.6%
World rank
157th
of 215 countries
All-time high
1.88 million tonnes
in 2024
All-time low
234,550 tonnes
in 1950
Years of data
75
1950–2024
Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Malawi, 1950–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Malawi stood at 1.88 million tonnes. That is the highest value across all 75 years on record.
The figure is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 85.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Malawi peaked at 1.88 million tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 234,550 tonnes, in 1950.
That places Malawi 157th 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 Malawi, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 234,550 tonnes | — |
| 1951 | 258,634 tonnes | +10.3% |
| 1952 | 290,925 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1953 | 317,085 tonnes | +9.0% |
| 1954 | 348,631 tonnes | +9.9% |
| 1955 | 411,140 tonnes | +17.9% |
| 1956 | 448,222 tonnes | +9.0% |
| 1957 | 461,358 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1958 | 412,111 tonnes | -10.7% |
| 1959 | 459,741 tonnes | +11.6% |
| 1960 | 438,347 tonnes | -4.7% |
| 1961 | 373,318 tonnes | -14.8% |
| 1962 | 360,614 tonnes | -3.4% |
| 1963 | 346,705 tonnes | -3.9% |
| 1964 | 329,641 tonnes | -4.9% |
| 1965 | 347,961 tonnes | +5.6% |
| 1966 | 428,510 tonnes | +23.1% |
| 1967 | 366,222 tonnes | -14.5% |
| 1968 | 388,148 tonnes | +6.0% |
| 1969 | 380,756 tonnes | -1.9% |
| 1970 | 454,069 tonnes | +19.3% |
| 1971 | 501,672 tonnes | +10.5% |
| 1972 | 545,572 tonnes | +8.8% |
| 1973 | 571,115 tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1974 | 549,090 tonnes | -3.9% |
| 1975 | 578,272 tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1976 | 581,989 tonnes | +0.6% |
| 1977 | 636,859 tonnes | +9.4% |
| 1978 | 669,734 tonnes | +5.2% |
| 1979 | 636,722 tonnes | -4.9% |
| 1980 | 710,076 tonnes | +11.5% |
| 1981 | 603,851 tonnes | -15.0% |
| 1982 | 593,091 tonnes | -1.8% |
| 1983 | 574,535 tonnes | -3.1% |
| 1984 | 556,183 tonnes | -3.2% |
| 1985 | 556,311 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 552,455 tonnes | -0.7% |
| 1987 | 545,095 tonnes | -1.3% |
| 1988 | 541,487 tonnes | -0.7% |
| 1989 | 563,351 tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1990 | 736,906 tonnes | +30.8% |
| 1991 | 787,355 tonnes | +6.8% |
| 1992 | 787,089 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1993 | 878,576 tonnes | +11.6% |
| 1994 | 901,750 tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1995 | 903,090 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1996 | 919,530 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1997 | 918,222 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1998 | 901,754 tonnes | -1.8% |
| 1999 | 893,264 tonnes | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 853,982 tonnes | -4.4% |
| 2001 | 777,288 tonnes | -9.0% |
| 2002 | 856,235 tonnes | +10.2% |
| 2003 | 914,835 tonnes | +6.8% |
| 2004 | 901,678 tonnes | -1.4% |
| 2005 | 845,319 tonnes | -6.3% |
| 2006 | 851,328 tonnes | +0.7% |
| 2007 | 919,179 tonnes | +8.0% |
| 2008 | 998,705 tonnes | +8.7% |
| 2009 | 1.02 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2010 | 972,162 tonnes | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 1.03 million tonnes | +6.3% |
| 2012 | 1.04 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 1.12 million tonnes | +7.6% |
| 2014 | 1.02 million tonnes | -9.4% |
| 2015 | 1.05 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 2016 | 1.17 million tonnes | +11.7% |
| 2017 | 1.19 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 1.69 million tonnes | +41.7% |
| 2019 | 1.70 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 1.87 million tonnes | +10.2% |
| 2021 | 1.68 million tonnes | -9.9% |
| 2022 | 1.80 million tonnes | +7.1% |
| 2023 | 1.85 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 2024 | 1.88 million tonnes | +1.6% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 1.88 million tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 3.17 million tonnes, 59% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 1.88 million tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.96 million tonnes, 38% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 364,240 tonnes | 234,550 tonnes | 461,358 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 376,022 tonnes | 329,641 tonnes | 438,347 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 572,509 tonnes | 454,069 tonnes | 669,734 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 579,644 tonnes | 541,487 tonnes | 710,076 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 862,754 tonnes | 736,906 tonnes | 919,530 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 893,615 tonnes | 777,288 tonnes | 1.02 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.20 million tonnes | 972,162 tonnes | 1.70 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.82 million tonnes | 1.68 million tonnes | 1.88 million tonnes | 5 |
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More climate change data for Malawi
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 415.04 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 4,106 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,605 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,501 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 6.06 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 89.31 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 3,185 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,819 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 366.56 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 10.64 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Malawi?
- Territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Malawi was 1.88 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 Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 1.88 million tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 234,550 tonnes in 1950.
- How does Malawi rank for territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions?
- Malawi ranks 157th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 85.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi 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.