Total ghg emissions in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Total ghg emissions was 247.14 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
247.14 million
Change on year
up 2.4%
World rank
37th
of 199 countries
All-time high
290.40 million
in 2010
All-time low
18.84 million
in 1865
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Total ghg emissions in Ethiopia, 1850–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total ghg emissions in Ethiopia is 247.14 million, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 2.4% on the previous year and down 1.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total ghg emissions in Ethiopia peaked at 290.40 million in 2010 and was at its lowest, 18.84 million, in 1865.
Ethiopia ranks 37th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total ghg emissions in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 25.62 million | — |
| 1851 | 23.04 million | -10.1% |
| 1852 | 21.78 million | -5.5% |
| 1853 | 21.10 million | -3.1% |
| 1854 | 20.65 million | -2.1% |
| 1855 | 20.28 million | -1.8% |
| 1856 | 19.87 million | -2.0% |
| 1857 | 19.65 million | -1.1% |
| 1858 | 19.34 million | -1.6% |
| 1859 | 19.23 million | -0.6% |
| 1860 | 19.07 million | -0.9% |
| 1861 | 19.04 million | -0.1% |
| 1862 | 19.29 million | +1.3% |
| 1863 | 19.03 million | -1.3% |
| 1864 | 18.90 million | -0.7% |
| 1865 | 18.84 million | -0.3% |
| 1866 | 18.94 million | +0.6% |
| 1867 | 18.88 million | -0.3% |
| 1868 | 18.92 million | +0.2% |
| 1869 | 19.11 million | +1.0% |
| 1870 | 19.34 million | +1.2% |
| 1871 | 19.60 million | +1.3% |
| 1872 | 19.90 million | +1.5% |
| 1873 | 20.20 million | +1.5% |
| 1874 | 20.43 million | +1.1% |
| 1875 | 20.74 million | +1.5% |
| 1876 | 20.95 million | +1.0% |
| 1877 | 21.14 million | +0.9% |
| 1878 | 21.38 million | +1.1% |
| 1879 | 21.63 million | +1.2% |
| 1880 | 21.87 million | +1.1% |
| 1881 | 22.01 million | +0.6% |
| 1882 | 22.17 million | +0.7% |
| 1883 | 22.35 million | +0.8% |
| 1884 | 22.51 million | +0.7% |
| 1885 | 22.71 million | +0.9% |
| 1886 | 22.87 million | +0.7% |
| 1887 | 23.02 million | +0.7% |
| 1888 | 23.21 million | +0.8% |
| 1889 | 23.36 million | +0.6% |
| 1890 | 23.63 million | +1.2% |
| 1891 | 23.77 million | +0.6% |
| 1892 | 23.94 million | +0.7% |
| 1893 | 24.11 million | +0.7% |
| 1894 | 24.31 million | +0.8% |
| 1895 | 24.50 million | +0.8% |
| 1896 | 24.72 million | +0.9% |
| 1897 | 24.93 million | +0.9% |
| 1898 | 25.13 million | +0.8% |
| 1899 | 25.70 million | +2.2% |
| 1900 | 28.62 million | +11.4% |
| 1901 | 30.66 million | +7.1% |
| 1902 | 31.44 million | +2.5% |
| 1903 | 33.57 million | +6.8% |
| 1904 | 33.84 million | +0.8% |
| 1905 | 34.91 million | +3.2% |
| 1906 | 35.80 million | +2.5% |
| 1907 | 36.45 million | +1.8% |
| 1908 | 37.46 million | +2.8% |
| 1909 | 38.42 million | +2.6% |
| 1910 | 38.90 million | +1.2% |
| 1911 | 39.05 million | +0.4% |
| 1912 | 40.16 million | +2.8% |
| 1913 | 40.28 million | +0.3% |
| 1914 | 41.58 million | +3.2% |
| 1915 | 41.81 million | +0.6% |
| 1916 | 43.99 million | +5.2% |
| 1917 | 44.54 million | +1.3% |
| 1918 | 43.25 million | -2.9% |
| 1919 | 43.86 million | +1.4% |
| 1920 | 47.95 million | +9.3% |
| 1921 | 50.35 million | +5.0% |
| 1922 | 51.95 million | +3.2% |
| 1923 | 55.73 million | +7.3% |
| 1924 | 56.39 million | +1.2% |
| 1925 | 57.51 million | +2.0% |
| 1926 | 60.58 million | +5.3% |
| 1927 | 59.98 million | -1.0% |
| 1928 | 61.30 million | +2.2% |
| 1929 | 63.26 million | +3.2% |
| 1930 | 63.38 million | +0.2% |
| 1931 | 63.24 million | -0.2% |
| 1932 | 63.42 million | +0.3% |
| 1933 | 64.03 million | +1.0% |
| 1934 | 64.89 million | +1.3% |
| 1935 | 66.86 million | +3.0% |
| 1936 | 68.23 million | +2.0% |
| 1937 | 67.71 million | -0.8% |
| 1938 | 67.71 million | +0.0% |
| 1939 | 68.48 million | +1.1% |
| 1940 | 76.56 million | +11.8% |
| 1941 | 81.81 million | +6.9% |
| 1942 | 87.54 million | +7.0% |
| 1943 | 92.15 million | +5.3% |
| 1944 | 94.99 million | +3.1% |
| 1945 | 99.47 million | +4.7% |
| 1946 | 104.62 million | +5.2% |
| 1947 | 109.84 million | +5.0% |
| 1948 | 111.76 million | +1.8% |
| 1949 | 115.57 million | +3.4% |
| 1950 | 156.63 million | +35.5% |
| 1951 | 146.14 million | -6.7% |
| 1952 | 139.19 million | -4.8% |
| 1953 | 136.05 million | -2.3% |
| 1954 | 136.67 million | +0.5% |
| 1955 | 137.64 million | +0.7% |
| 1956 | 139.09 million | +1.1% |
| 1957 | 142.39 million | +2.4% |
| 1958 | 146.45 million | +2.8% |
| 1959 | 150.06 million | +2.5% |
| 1960 | 154.42 million | +2.9% |
| 1961 | 163.78 million | +6.1% |
| 1962 | 154.35 million | -5.8% |
| 1963 | 137.98 million | -10.6% |
| 1964 | 151.84 million | +10.1% |
| 1965 | 153.34 million | +1.0% |
| 1966 | 147.83 million | -3.6% |
| 1967 | 152.18 million | +2.9% |
| 1968 | 154.54 million | +1.5% |
| 1969 | 140.87 million | -8.8% |
| 1970 | 146.74 million | +4.2% |
| 1971 | 149.00 million | +1.5% |
| 1972 | 138.43 million | -7.1% |
| 1973 | 132.54 million | -4.3% |
| 1974 | 125.51 million | -5.3% |
| 1975 | 121.64 million | -3.1% |
| 1976 | 120.18 million | -1.2% |
| 1977 | 120.44 million | +0.2% |
| 1978 | 115.91 million | -3.8% |
| 1979 | 111.96 million | -3.4% |
| 1980 | 106.34 million | -5.0% |
| 1981 | 102.63 million | -3.5% |
| 1982 | 101.63 million | -1.0% |
| 1983 | 94.95 million | -6.6% |
| 1984 | 87.25 million | -8.1% |
| 1985 | 90.09 million | +3.3% |
| 1986 | 88.36 million | -1.9% |
| 1987 | 83.61 million | -5.4% |
| 1988 | 83.32 million | -0.4% |
| 1989 | 86.78 million | +4.2% |
| 1990 | 87.62 million | +1.0% |
| 1991 | 90.55 million | +3.3% |
| 1992 | 61.61 million | -32.0% |
| 1993 | 70.74 million | +14.8% |
| 1994 | 76.76 million | +8.5% |
| 1995 | 82.21 million | +7.1% |
| 1996 | 85.15 million | +3.6% |
| 1997 | 87.09 million | +2.3% |
| 1998 | 97.88 million | +12.4% |
| 1999 | 95.64 million | -2.3% |
| 2000 | 131.96 million | +38.0% |
| 2001 | 128.05 million | -3.0% |
| 2002 | 210.65 million | +64.5% |
| 2003 | 256.70 million | +21.9% |
| 2004 | 250.47 million | -2.4% |
| 2005 | 253.66 million | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 264.00 million | +4.1% |
| 2007 | 244.40 million | -7.4% |
| 2008 | 255.00 million | +4.3% |
| 2009 | 273.25 million | +7.2% |
| 2010 | 290.40 million | +6.3% |
| 2011 | 276.23 million | -4.9% |
| 2012 | 289.16 million | +4.7% |
| 2013 | 286.60 million | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 250.17 million | -12.7% |
| 2015 | 224.23 million | -10.4% |
| 2016 | 216.78 million | -3.3% |
| 2017 | 214.11 million | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 208.57 million | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 230.21 million | +10.4% |
| 2020 | 243.90 million | +5.9% |
| 2021 | 231.15 million | -5.2% |
| 2022 | 233.82 million | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 241.43 million | +3.3% |
| 2024 | 247.14 million | +2.4% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 247.14 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 52.13 million, 4.7× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 247.14 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 41.41 million, 6.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total ghg emissions in Ethiopia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | +64.5% | 128.05 million | 210.65 million |
| 2000 | +38.0% | 95.64 million | 131.96 million |
| 1950 | +35.5% | 115.57 million | 156.63 million |
| 1992 | -32.0% | 90.55 million | 61.61 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 21.06 million | 19.23 million | 25.62 million | 10 |
| 1860s | 19.00 million | 18.84 million | 19.29 million | 10 |
| 1870s | 20.53 million | 19.34 million | 21.63 million | 10 |
| 1880s | 22.61 million | 21.87 million | 23.36 million | 10 |
| 1890s | 24.47 million | 23.63 million | 25.70 million | 10 |
| 1900s | 34.12 million | 28.62 million | 38.42 million | 10 |
| 1910s | 41.74 million | 38.90 million | 44.54 million | 10 |
| 1920s | 56.50 million | 47.95 million | 63.26 million | 10 |
| 1930s | 65.80 million | 63.24 million | 68.48 million | 10 |
| 1940s | 97.43 million | 76.56 million | 115.57 million | 10 |
| 1950s | 143.03 million | 136.05 million | 156.63 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 151.11 million | 137.98 million | 163.78 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 128.24 million | 111.96 million | 149.00 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 92.50 million | 83.32 million | 106.34 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 83.53 million | 61.61 million | 97.88 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 226.81 million | 128.05 million | 273.25 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 248.65 million | 208.57 million | 290.40 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 239.49 million | 231.15 million | 247.14 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
- 34 Spain 275.09 million compare
- 35 United Arab Emirates 262.13 million compare
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- 39 Ukraine 222.88 million compare
- 40 Uzbekistan 208.17 million compare
More climate change data for Ethiopia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 467.87 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 87,053 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 27,625 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 59,429 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 104.24 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2,122 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 5,042 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4,650 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 392.5 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 17.55 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total ghg emissions in Ethiopia?
- Total ghg emissions in Ethiopia was 247.14 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total ghg emissions recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 290.40 million in 2010.
- What is the lowest total ghg emissions recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.84 million in 1865.
- How does Ethiopia rank for total ghg emissions?
- Ethiopia ranks 37th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total ghg emissions rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Total ghg emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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