Share of CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Ethiopia

Ethiopia: Share of CO₂ emissions embedded in trade was 32.3% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
32.3%
Change on year
up 2.0%
World rank
42nd
of 120 countries
All-time high
55.4%
in 2000
All-time low
-25.9%
in 2004
Years of data
34
1990–2023

Share of CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Ethiopia, 1990–2023

-2002040601990200620231990: 1 %1991: 1.5 %1992: 3 %1993: 1.8 %1994: 2.8 %1995: 0.439 %1996: 40 %1997: -0.074 %1998: -0.269 %1999: 40 %2000: 55.4 %2001: 35.2 %2002: -11.3 %2003: -21.1 %2004: -25.9 %2005: -23.2 %2006: -18.7 %2007: -20.7 %2008: -19.4 %2009: -11.9 %2010: -19.8 %2011: -23.9 %2012: -11 %2013: -16.4 %2014: -12.5 %2015: -10.5 %2016: -9.8 %2017: 40.8 %2018: 27.5 %2019: 25.2 %2020: 25.2 %2021: 27.2 %2022: 31.7 %2023: 32.3 %

Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for share of co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Ethiopia is 32.3%, measured in 2023.

The figure is up 2.0% on the previous year and up 297.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Ethiopia peaked at 55.4% in 2000 and was at its lowest, -25.9%, in 2004.

That places Ethiopia 42nd out of 120 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 9.0% -0.3% 40.0% 10
2000s -6.2% -25.9% 55.4% 10
2010s -1.0% -23.9% 40.8% 10
2020s 29.1% 25.2% 32.3% 4

Countries ranked near Ethiopia

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  4. 43 Nicaragua 32.1% compare
  5. 44 Philippines 31.4% compare
  6. 45 New Zealand 31.2% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Ethiopia?
Share of co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Ethiopia was 32.3% in 2023, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest share of co₂ emissions embedded in trade recorded in Ethiopia?
The highest recorded value was 55.4% in 2000.
What is the lowest share of co₂ emissions embedded in trade recorded in Ethiopia?
The lowest recorded value was -25.9% in 2004.
How does Ethiopia rank for share of co₂ emissions embedded in trade?
Ethiopia ranks 42nd out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
Is share of co₂ emissions embedded in trade rising or falling in Ethiopia?
Over the last ten years it is up 297.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ethiopia data come from?
The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of CO₂ emissions embedded in trade. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Share of CO₂ emissions embedded in trade
Unit
%
Source
Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
120 places, 4,063 data points, 1990–2023
Last refreshed

Annual net carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions embedded in trade, measured as a percentage of emissions of CO₂.