Share of CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Namibia

Namibia: Share of CO₂ emissions embedded in trade was 180.2% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
180.2%
Change on year
down 3.1%
World rank
6th
of 120 countries
All-time high
263.6%
in 2014
All-time low
-9.9%
in 2006
Years of data
33
1991–2023

Share of CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Namibia, 1991–2023

01002003001991200720231991: 0 %1992: 0 %1993: 0 %1994: -0 %1995: 0 %1996: 0 %1997: -0 %1998: 0 %1999: 0 %2000: -5 %2001: -3.6 %2002: -7.5 %2003: -8.5 %2004: -2 %2005: -0.487 %2006: -9.9 %2007: 7.3 %2008: 17.7 %2009: 9.5 %2010: 234.1 %2011: 230.5 %2012: 186 %2013: 215.5 %2014: 263.6 %2015: 217.6 %2016: 216.2 %2017: 158.4 %2018: 152.8 %2019: 150.5 %2020: 155.5 %2021: 171.9 %2022: 186 %2023: 180.2 %

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

Analysis

In 2023, share of co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Namibia stood at 180.2%.

The figure is down 3.1% on the previous year and down 16.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Namibia peaked at 263.6% in 2014 and was at its lowest, -9.9%, in 2006.

Namibia ranks 6th of 120 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s -0.0% -0.0% 0.0% 9
2000s -0.3% -9.9% 17.7% 10
2010s 202.5% 150.5% 263.6% 10
2020s 173.4% 155.5% 186.0% 4

Countries ranked near Namibia

  1. 3 Switzerland 270.0% compare
  2. 4 Singapore 266.0% compare
  3. 5 Togo 223.7% compare
  4. 7 Nepal 157.7% compare
  5. 8 Sri Lanka 142.3% compare
  6. 9 Belgium 132.1% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Namibia?
Share of co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Namibia was 180.2% 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 Namibia?
The highest recorded value was 263.6% in 2014.
What is the lowest share of co₂ emissions embedded in trade recorded in Namibia?
The lowest recorded value was -9.9% in 2006.
How does Namibia rank for share of co₂ emissions embedded in trade?
Namibia ranks 6th out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
Is share of co₂ emissions embedded in trade rising or falling in Namibia?
Over the last ten years it is down 16.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Namibia 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
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Annual net carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions embedded in trade, measured as a percentage of emissions of CO₂.