Total greenhouse gas emissions, excluding land use and forestry in Burundi
Burundi: Total greenhouse gas emissions, excluding land use and forestry was 4.12 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.12 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents
Change on year
up 4.0%
World rank
152nd
of 198 countries
All-time high
4.12 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents
in 2024
All-time low
176,907 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents
in 1850
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Total greenhouse gas emissions, excluding land use and forestry in Burundi, 1850–2024
Source: Jones et al. (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes of CO₂ equivalents.
Analysis
In 2024, total greenhouse gas emissions, excluding land use and forestry in Burundi stood at 4.12 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents. That is the highest value across all 175 years on record.
The figure is up 4.0% on the previous year and up 33.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total greenhouse gas emissions, excluding land use and forestry in Burundi peaked at 4.12 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 2024 and was at its lowest, 176,907 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents, in 1850.
That places Burundi 152nd out of 198 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total greenhouse gas emissions, excluding land use and forestry in Burundi, year by year
| Year | tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 176,907 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 1851 | 177,766 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.5% |
| 1852 | 178,626 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.5% |
| 1853 | 179,486 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.5% |
| 1854 | 180,345 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.5% |
| 1855 | 181,200 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.5% |
| 1856 | 182,050 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.5% |
| 1857 | 182,894 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.5% |
| 1858 | 183,730 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.5% |
| 1859 | 184,557 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.5% |
| 1860 | 185,372 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.4% |
| 1861 | 186,340 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.5% |
| 1862 | 187,309 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.5% |
| 1863 | 189,090 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.0% |
| 1864 | 190,063 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.5% |
| 1865 | 191,037 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.5% |
| 1866 | 192,015 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.5% |
| 1867 | 192,995 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.5% |
| 1868 | 193,979 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.5% |
| 1869 | 194,967 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.5% |
| 1870 | 195,959 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.5% |
| 1871 | 197,036 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.5% |
| 1872 | 198,243 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1873 | 199,552 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.7% |
| 1874 | 200,932 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.7% |
| 1875 | 202,353 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.7% |
| 1876 | 203,786 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.7% |
| 1877 | 205,201 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.7% |
| 1878 | 206,568 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.7% |
| 1879 | 207,857 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1880 | 209,038 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1881 | 210,152 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.5% |
| 1882 | 211,254 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.5% |
| 1883 | 212,345 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.5% |
| 1884 | 213,429 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.5% |
| 1885 | 214,510 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.5% |
| 1886 | 215,590 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.5% |
| 1887 | 216,673 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.5% |
| 1888 | 217,762 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.5% |
| 1889 | 218,861 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.5% |
| 1890 | 220,528 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.8% |
| 1891 | 221,786 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1892 | 223,062 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1893 | 224,355 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1894 | 225,666 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1895 | 226,995 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1896 | 228,341 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1897 | 229,705 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1898 | 231,087 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1899 | 232,488 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1900 | 233,906 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1901 | 235,911 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1902 | 237,998 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1903 | 240,154 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1904 | 242,365 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1905 | 244,616 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1906 | 246,894 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1907 | 249,183 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1908 | 251,471 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1909 | 253,742 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1910 | 255,983 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1911 | 260,836 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.9% |
| 1912 | 265,700 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.9% |
| 1913 | 270,582 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.8% |
| 1914 | 275,486 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.8% |
| 1915 | 280,418 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.8% |
| 1916 | 285,384 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.8% |
| 1917 | 290,388 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.8% |
| 1918 | 295,438 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.7% |
| 1919 | 300,537 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.7% |
| 1920 | 305,692 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.7% |
| 1921 | 313,610 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.6% |
| 1922 | 321,692 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.6% |
| 1923 | 330,768 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.8% |
| 1924 | 340,057 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.8% |
| 1925 | 349,566 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.8% |
| 1926 | 359,305 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.8% |
| 1927 | 369,281 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.8% |
| 1928 | 379,502 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.8% |
| 1929 | 389,977 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.8% |
| 1930 | 400,715 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.8% |
| 1931 | 412,562 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.0% |
| 1932 | 424,775 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.0% |
| 1933 | 437,348 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.0% |
| 1934 | 450,274 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.0% |
| 1935 | 463,547 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.9% |
| 1936 | 477,161 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.9% |
| 1937 | 491,110 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.9% |
| 1938 | 505,387 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.9% |
| 1939 | 519,986 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.9% |
| 1940 | 534,902 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.9% |
| 1941 | 551,483 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.1% |
| 1942 | 568,727 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.1% |
| 1943 | 586,580 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.1% |
| 1944 | 604,994 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.1% |
| 1945 | 615,824 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.8% |
| 1946 | 626,534 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.7% |
| 1947 | 637,047 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.7% |
| 1948 | 647,286 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.6% |
| 1949 | 657,175 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.5% |
| 1950 | 675,578 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.8% |
| 1951 | 686,702 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.6% |
| 1952 | 704,311 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.6% |
| 1953 | 712,450 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1954 | 712,722 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 723,009 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1956 | 733,267 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1957 | 743,432 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1958 | 752,072 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1959 | 789,318 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.0% |
| 1960 | 794,409 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1961 | 811,794 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.2% |
| 1962 | 810,986 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.1% |
| 1963 | 814,942 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.5% |
| 1964 | 816,909 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.2% |
| 1965 | 807,507 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.2% |
| 1966 | 820,740 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.6% |
| 1967 | 823,307 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.3% |
| 1968 | 832,382 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.1% |
| 1969 | 850,142 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.1% |
| 1970 | 909,116 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +6.9% |
| 1971 | 909,756 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.1% |
| 1972 | 930,809 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.3% |
| 1973 | 928,596 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.2% |
| 1974 | 951,215 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.4% |
| 1975 | 974,950 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.5% |
| 1976 | 1.00 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.9% |
| 1977 | 1.02 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.1% |
| 1978 | 1.06 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.4% |
| 1979 | 1.10 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.5% |
| 1980 | 1.16 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +6.2% |
| 1981 | 1.20 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.7% |
| 1982 | 1.24 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.5% |
| 1983 | 1.32 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +6.4% |
| 1984 | 1.37 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.9% |
| 1985 | 1.41 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.3% |
| 1986 | 1.46 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.1% |
| 1987 | 1.51 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.9% |
| 1988 | 1.53 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.1% |
| 1989 | 1.61 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.3% |
| 1990 | 2.00 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +24.3% |
| 1991 | 2.08 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.6% |
| 1992 | 2.05 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.1% |
| 1993 | 2.12 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.0% |
| 1994 | 2.19 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.7% |
| 1995 | 2.29 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.5% |
| 1996 | 2.39 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.4% |
| 1997 | 2.43 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.6% |
| 1998 | 2.49 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.5% |
| 1999 | 2.05 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -17.6% |
| 2000 | 2.12 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.2% |
| 2001 | 2.07 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -2.5% |
| 2002 | 2.11 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 2.10 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.4% |
| 2004 | 2.17 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.4% |
| 2005 | 2.20 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 2006 | 2.26 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.8% |
| 2007 | 2.30 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 2.38 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.4% |
| 2009 | 2.41 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.1% |
| 2010 | 2.52 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.6% |
| 2011 | 2.59 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.8% |
| 2012 | 2.54 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.7% |
| 2013 | 3.17 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +24.8% |
| 2014 | 3.08 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -2.8% |
| 2015 | 3.05 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 3.12 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 3.18 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 3.30 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.7% |
| 2019 | 3.39 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.8% |
| 2020 | 3.46 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.1% |
| 2021 | 3.75 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +8.4% |
| 2022 | 3.91 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.1% |
| 2023 | 3.96 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 2024 | 4.12 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.0% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 4.12 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents is below the median for low income countries, which is 10.01 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents, 41% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 4.12 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 10.01 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents, 41% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 180,756 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 176,907 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 184,557 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1860s | 190,317 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 185,372 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 194,967 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1870s | 201,749 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 195,959 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 207,857 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1880s | 213,961 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 209,038 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 218,861 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1890s | 226,401 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 220,528 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 232,488 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1900s | 243,624 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 233,906 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 253,742 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1910s | 278,075 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 255,983 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 300,537 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1920s | 345,945 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 305,692 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 389,977 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1930s | 458,286 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 400,715 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 519,986 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1940s | 603,055 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 534,902 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 657,175 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1950s | 723,286 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 675,578 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 789,318 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1960s | 818,312 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 794,409 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 850,142 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1970s | 978,701 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 909,116 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 1.10 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.38 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 1.16 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 1.61 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.21 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 2.00 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 2.49 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.21 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 2.07 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 2.41 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.99 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 2.52 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 3.39 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.84 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 3.46 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 4.12 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 5 |
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More climate change data for Burundi
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 7.92 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,926 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 717.2 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,209 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2.71 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 43.18 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 253.56 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 122.17 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 131.4 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.461 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total greenhouse gas emissions, excluding land use and forestry in Burundi?
- Total greenhouse gas emissions, excluding land use and forestry in Burundi was 4.12 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 2024, according to Jones et al. (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total greenhouse gas emissions, excluding land use and forestry recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 4.12 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 2024.
- What is the lowest total greenhouse gas emissions, excluding land use and forestry recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 176,907 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 1850.
- How does Burundi rank for total greenhouse gas emissions, excluding land use and forestry?
- Burundi ranks 152nd out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total greenhouse gas emissions, excluding land use and forestry rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burundi data come from?
- The figures come from Jones et al. (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total greenhouse gas emissions, excluding land use and forestry. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Greenhouse gas emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents over a 100-year timescale.