Global sulphur dioxide (SO₂) emissions by world region in Eritrea
Eritrea: Global sulphur dioxide (SO₂) emissions by world region was 6,502 tonnes in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
6,502 tonnes
Change on year
up 27.9%
World rank
154th
of 220 countries
All-time high
18,606 tonnes
in 1994
All-time low
24.15 tonnes
in 1810
Years of data
273
1750–2022
Global sulphur dioxide (SO₂) emissions by world region in Eritrea, 1750–2022
Source: Hoesly et al. (2024) – Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for global sulphur dioxide (so₂) emissions by world region in Eritrea is 6,502 tonnes, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of up 27.9% on the previous year and up 48.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, global sulphur dioxide (so₂) emissions by world region in Eritrea peaked at 18,606 tonnes in 1994 and was at its lowest, 24.15 tonnes, in 1810.
Eritrea ranks 154th of 220 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Global sulphur dioxide (SO₂) emissions by world region in Eritrea, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1750 | 24.17 tonnes | — |
| 1751 | 24.17 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1752 | 24.17 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1753 | 24.17 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1754 | 24.17 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1755 | 24.17 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1756 | 24.17 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1757 | 24.17 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1758 | 24.17 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1759 | 24.17 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1760 | 24.17 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1761 | 24.17 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1762 | 24.17 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1763 | 24.17 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1764 | 24.17 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1765 | 24.17 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1766 | 24.17 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1767 | 24.17 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1768 | 24.17 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1769 | 24.17 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1770 | 24.17 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1771 | 24.17 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1772 | 24.17 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1773 | 24.17 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1774 | 24.17 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1775 | 24.17 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1776 | 24.17 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1777 | 24.17 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1778 | 24.17 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1779 | 24.17 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1780 | 24.17 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1781 | 24.17 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1782 | 24.17 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1783 | 24.17 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1784 | 24.17 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1785 | 24.17 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1786 | 24.17 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1787 | 24.17 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1788 | 24.17 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1789 | 24.17 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1790 | 24.17 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1791 | 24.16 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1792 | 24.16 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1793 | 24.16 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1794 | 24.16 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1795 | 24.16 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1796 | 24.16 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1797 | 24.16 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1798 | 24.16 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1799 | 24.16 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1800 | 24.16 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1801 | 24.16 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1802 | 24.15 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1803 | 24.15 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1804 | 24.15 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1805 | 24.15 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1806 | 24.15 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1807 | 24.15 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1808 | 24.15 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1809 | 24.15 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1810 | 24.15 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1811 | 24.16 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1812 | 24.18 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1813 | 24.19 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1814 | 24.21 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1815 | 24.23 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1816 | 24.24 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1817 | 24.26 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1818 | 24.28 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1819 | 24.29 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1820 | 24.31 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1821 | 24.32 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1822 | 24.34 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1823 | 24.36 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1824 | 24.37 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1825 | 24.39 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1826 | 24.41 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1827 | 24.42 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1828 | 24.44 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1829 | 24.45 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1830 | 24.47 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1831 | 24.48 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1832 | 24.5 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1833 | 24.52 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1834 | 24.53 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1835 | 24.55 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1836 | 24.56 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1837 | 24.58 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1838 | 24.59 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1839 | 24.61 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1840 | 24.63 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1841 | 24.64 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1842 | 24.66 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1843 | 24.67 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1844 | 24.69 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1845 | 24.7 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1846 | 24.72 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1847 | 24.73 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1848 | 24.75 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1849 | 24.76 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1850 | 24.78 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1851 | 25.28 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1852 | 25.8 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1853 | 26.32 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1854 | 26.85 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1855 | 27.39 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1856 | 27.93 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1857 | 28.49 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1858 | 29.06 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1859 | 29.63 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1860 | 30.21 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1861 | 30.81 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1862 | 31.41 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1863 | 32.02 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1864 | 32.64 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1865 | 33.28 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1866 | 33.92 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1867 | 34.57 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1868 | 35.23 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1869 | 35.9 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1870 | 36.59 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1871 | 37.57 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1872 | 38.27 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1873 | 38.99 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1874 | 39.75 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1875 | 40.57 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1876 | 41.41 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1877 | 42.26 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1878 | 43.13 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1879 | 44.02 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1880 | 44.93 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1881 | 45.86 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1882 | 46.81 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1883 | 47.77 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1884 | 48.76 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1885 | 49.77 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1886 | 50.79 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1887 | 51.84 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1888 | 52.91 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1889 | 54.01 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1890 | 55.13 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1891 | 56.26 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1892 | 57.43 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1893 | 58.62 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1894 | 59.83 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1895 | 61.06 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1896 | 62.33 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1897 | 63.62 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1898 | 64.93 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1899 | 66.28 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1900 | 67.65 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1901 | 69.06 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1902 | 70.5 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1903 | 71.97 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1904 | 73.47 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1905 | 75 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1906 | 76.57 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1907 | 78.16 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1908 | 79.79 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1909 | 81.45 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1910 | 83.15 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1911 | 84.89 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1912 | 86.67 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1913 | 88.52 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1914 | 90.41 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1915 | 92.34 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1916 | 94.31 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1917 | 96.33 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1918 | 98.28 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1919 | 100.26 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1920 | 102.28 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1921 | 103.75 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1922 | 105.22 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1923 | 106.84 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1924 | 108.46 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1925 | 110.1 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1926 | 111.75 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1927 | 113.42 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1928 | 115.1 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1929 | 116.8 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1930 | 118.51 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1931 | 120.19 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1932 | 121.87 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1933 | 123.56 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1934 | 125.26 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1935 | 126.97 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1936 | 128.69 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1937 | 130.43 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1938 | 131.81 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1939 | 133.46 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1940 | 135.12 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1941 | 136.64 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1942 | 138.18 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1943 | 139.71 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1944 | 141.25 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1945 | 142.79 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1946 | 144.34 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1947 | 145.89 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1948 | 147.45 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1949 | 149.02 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1950 | 150.59 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1951 | 152.28 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1952 | 153.92 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1953 | 155.53 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1954 | 157.11 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1955 | 158.65 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1956 | 160.8 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1957 | 162.93 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1958 | 165.04 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1959 | 167.13 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1960 | 169.19 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1961 | 171.63 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1962 | 174.06 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1963 | 176.47 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1964 | 178.87 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1965 | 186.08 tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1966 | 193.61 tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1967 | 201.05 tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1968 | 206.55 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1969 | 212.66 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1970 | 220.87 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1971 | 229.04 tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1972 | 236.93 tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1973 | 245.52 tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1974 | 254.37 tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1975 | 263.65 tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1976 | 272.5 tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1977 | 280.76 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1978 | 289.77 tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1979 | 294.3 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1980 | 303.93 tonnes | +3.3% |
| 1981 | 313.69 tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1982 | 323.53 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1983 | 332.24 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1984 | 340.61 tonnes | +2.5% |
| 1985 | 349.73 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1986 | 360.86 tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1987 | 370.89 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1988 | 382.36 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1989 | 391.55 tonnes | +2.4% |
| 1990 | 398.81 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1991 | 402.67 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1992 | 17,964 tonnes | +4361.3% |
| 1993 | 14,612 tonnes | -18.7% |
| 1994 | 18,606 tonnes | +27.3% |
| 1995 | 14,557 tonnes | -21.8% |
| 1996 | 16,036 tonnes | +10.2% |
| 1997 | 10,544 tonnes | -34.2% |
| 1998 | 3,878 tonnes | -63.2% |
| 1999 | 3,901 tonnes | +0.6% |
| 2000 | 4,016 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 2001 | 4,952 tonnes | +23.3% |
| 2002 | 4,705 tonnes | -5.0% |
| 2003 | 5,067 tonnes | +7.7% |
| 2004 | 5,513 tonnes | +8.8% |
| 2005 | 4,622 tonnes | -16.2% |
| 2006 | 4,138 tonnes | -10.5% |
| 2007 | 4,182 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2008 | 3,812 tonnes | -8.9% |
| 2009 | 4,139 tonnes | +8.6% |
| 2010 | 4,302 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 2011 | 4,388 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2012 | 4,365 tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 3,969 tonnes | -9.1% |
| 2014 | 4,031 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 3,461 tonnes | -14.1% |
| 2016 | 3,699 tonnes | +6.9% |
| 2017 | 4,011 tonnes | +8.4% |
| 2018 | 5,212 tonnes | +29.9% |
| 2019 | 5,436 tonnes | +4.3% |
| 2020 | 4,792 tonnes | -11.8% |
| 2021 | 5,084 tonnes | +6.1% |
| 2022 | 6,502 tonnes | +27.9% |
Eritrea compared with similar countries
- Eritrea's 6,502 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 10,657 tonnes, 61% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Eritrea's 6,502 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 13,590 tonnes, 48% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Global sulphur dioxide (SO₂) emissions by world region in Eritrea 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | +4361.3% | 402.67 tonnes | 17,964 tonnes |
| 1998 | -63.2% | 10,544 tonnes | 3,878 tonnes |
| 1997 | -34.2% | 16,036 tonnes | 10,544 tonnes |
| 2018 | +29.9% | 4,011 tonnes | 5,212 tonnes |
| 2022 | +27.9% | 5,084 tonnes | 6,502 tonnes |
| 1994 | +27.3% | 14,612 tonnes | 18,606 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1750s | 24.17 tonnes | 24.17 tonnes | 24.17 tonnes | 10 |
| 1760s | 24.17 tonnes | 24.17 tonnes | 24.17 tonnes | 10 |
| 1770s | 24.17 tonnes | 24.17 tonnes | 24.17 tonnes | 10 |
| 1780s | 24.17 tonnes | 24.17 tonnes | 24.17 tonnes | 10 |
| 1790s | 24.16 tonnes | 24.16 tonnes | 24.17 tonnes | 10 |
| 1800s | 24.15 tonnes | 24.15 tonnes | 24.16 tonnes | 10 |
| 1810s | 24.22 tonnes | 24.15 tonnes | 24.29 tonnes | 10 |
| 1820s | 24.38 tonnes | 24.31 tonnes | 24.45 tonnes | 10 |
| 1830s | 24.54 tonnes | 24.47 tonnes | 24.61 tonnes | 10 |
| 1840s | 24.7 tonnes | 24.63 tonnes | 24.76 tonnes | 10 |
| 1850s | 27.15 tonnes | 24.78 tonnes | 29.63 tonnes | 10 |
| 1860s | 33 tonnes | 30.21 tonnes | 35.9 tonnes | 10 |
| 1870s | 40.26 tonnes | 36.59 tonnes | 44.02 tonnes | 10 |
| 1880s | 49.35 tonnes | 44.93 tonnes | 54.01 tonnes | 10 |
| 1890s | 60.55 tonnes | 55.13 tonnes | 66.28 tonnes | 10 |
| 1900s | 74.36 tonnes | 67.65 tonnes | 81.45 tonnes | 10 |
| 1910s | 91.52 tonnes | 83.15 tonnes | 100.26 tonnes | 10 |
| 1920s | 109.37 tonnes | 102.28 tonnes | 116.8 tonnes | 10 |
| 1930s | 126.07 tonnes | 118.51 tonnes | 133.46 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 142.04 tonnes | 135.12 tonnes | 149.02 tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 158.4 tonnes | 150.59 tonnes | 167.13 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 187.02 tonnes | 169.19 tonnes | 212.66 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 258.77 tonnes | 220.87 tonnes | 294.3 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 346.94 tonnes | 303.93 tonnes | 391.55 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 10,090 tonnes | 398.81 tonnes | 18,606 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,515 tonnes | 3,812 tonnes | 5,513 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,287 tonnes | 3,461 tonnes | 5,436 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,460 tonnes | 4,792 tonnes | 6,502 tonnes | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is global sulphur dioxide (so₂) emissions by world region in Eritrea?
- Global sulphur dioxide (so₂) emissions by world region in Eritrea was 6,502 tonnes in 2022, according to Hoesly et al. (2024) – Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest global sulphur dioxide (so₂) emissions by world region recorded in Eritrea?
- The highest recorded value was 18,606 tonnes in 1994.
- What is the lowest global sulphur dioxide (so₂) emissions by world region recorded in Eritrea?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.15 tonnes in 1810.
- How does Eritrea rank for global sulphur dioxide (so₂) emissions by world region?
- Eritrea ranks 154th out of 220 countries with data for 2022.
- Is global sulphur dioxide (so₂) emissions by world region rising or falling in Eritrea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 48.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eritrea data come from?
- The figures come from Hoesly et al. (2024) – Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Global sulphur dioxide (SO₂) emissions by world region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Sulfur dioxide (SO₂) is an air pollutant formed from the burning of fuels that contain sulfur, such as coal. SO₂ is one of the main chemicals that forms acid rain.