Share of CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Rwanda

Rwanda: Share of CO₂ emissions embedded in trade was 74.5% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
74.5%
Change on year
up 1.0%
World rank
14th
of 120 countries
All-time high
92.0%
in 2018
All-time low
-6.2%
in 2002
Years of data
34
1990–2023

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

0204060801001990200620231990: 20.1 %1991: 22.8 %1992: 23.6 %1993: 23.8 %1994: 26.9 %1995: 30.1 %1996: 9.5 %1997: 1.3 %1998: 3.3 %1999: 0.333 %2000: 38.1 %2001: -3.5 %2002: -6.2 %2003: -1.6 %2004: 10.1 %2005: -1.6 %2006: 0.792 %2007: 2.8 %2008: 8.8 %2009: -2 %2010: 3.7 %2011: 6 %2012: 10.7 %2013: 0.455 %2014: 8.5 %2015: 9 %2016: 4.3 %2017: 61.7 %2018: 92 %2019: 91.1 %2020: 79.9 %2021: 75.4 %2022: 73.7 %2023: 74.5 %

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 Rwanda is 74.5%, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.0% on the previous year and up 16,262.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Rwanda peaked at 92.0% in 2018 and was at its lowest, -6.2%, in 2002.

Rwanda ranks 14th of 120 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 16.2% 0.3% 30.1% 10
2000s 4.6% -6.2% 38.1% 10
2010s 28.7% 0.5% 92.0% 10
2020s 75.9% 73.7% 79.9% 4

Countries ranked near Rwanda

  1. 11 Botswana 100.2% compare
  2. 12 Cambodia 82.4% compare
  3. 13 Malawi 74.5% compare
  4. 15 Costa Rica 73.4% compare
  5. 16 Mauritius 72.5% compare
  6. 17 Kyrgyzstan 72.2% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Rwanda?
Share of co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Rwanda was 74.5% 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 Rwanda?
The highest recorded value was 92.0% in 2018.
What is the lowest share of co₂ emissions embedded in trade recorded in Rwanda?
The lowest recorded value was -6.2% in 2002.
How does Rwanda rank for share of co₂ emissions embedded in trade?
Rwanda ranks 14th out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
Is share of co₂ emissions embedded in trade rising or falling in Rwanda?
Over the last ten years it is up 16,262.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Rwanda 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.