Waste — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate in Congo

Congo: Waste — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate was 3.39 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
3.39 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 96.6%
World rank
23rd
of 157 countries
All-time high
116.67 % change on previous year
in 1975
All-time low
0 % change on previous year
in 1971
Years of data
53
1971–2023

Waste — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate in Congo, 1971–2023

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for waste — emissions (co2), annual growth rate in Congo is 3.39 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of up 96.6% on the previous year.

Over the whole period, waste — emissions (co2), annual growth rate in Congo peaked at 116.67 % change on previous year in 1975 and was at its lowest, 0 % change on previous year, in 1971.

Congo ranks 23rd of 157 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Waste — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate in Congo, year by year

Annual values for Waste — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate in Congo, 1971 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 0 % change on previous year
1972 0 % change on previous year
1973 0 % change on previous year
1974 0 % change on previous year
1975 116.67 % change on previous year
1976 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1977 0 % change on previous year
1978 0 % change on previous year
1979 0 % change on previous year
1980 0 % change on previous year
1981 0 % change on previous year
1982 0 % change on previous year
1983 0 % change on previous year
1984 0 % change on previous year
1985 0 % change on previous year
1986 46.15 % change on previous year
1987 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1988 0 % change on previous year
1989 0 % change on previous year
1990 0 % change on previous year
1991 0 % change on previous year
1992 0 % change on previous year
1993 0 % change on previous year
1994 0 % change on previous year
1995 0 % change on previous year
1996 36.84 % change on previous year
1997 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1998 0 % change on previous year
1999 0 % change on previous year
2000 0 % change on previous year
2001 23.08 % change on previous year
2002 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2003 0 % change on previous year
2004 0 % change on previous year
2005 0 % change on previous year
2006 0 % change on previous year
2007 21.88 % change on previous year
2008 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2009 0 % change on previous year
2010 0 % change on previous year
2011 15.38 % change on previous year
2012 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2013 0 % change on previous year
2014 0 % change on previous year
2015 15.56 % change on previous year
2016 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2017 0 % change on previous year
2018 0 % change on previous year
2019 11.54 % change on previous year
2020 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2021 0 % change on previous year
2022 1.72 % change on previous year
2023 3.39 % change on previous year +96.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 12.96 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 116.67 % change on previous year 9
1980s 4.62 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 46.15 % change on previous year 10
1990s 3.68 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 36.84 % change on previous year 10
2000s 4.5 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 23.08 % change on previous year 10
2010s 4.25 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 15.56 % change on previous year 10
2020s 1.28 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 3.39 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Congo

  1. 20 Somalia 3.59 % change on previous year compare
  2. 21 Kenya 3.45 % change on previous year compare
  3. 21 Togo 3.45 % change on previous year compare
  4. 24 Namibia 3.33 % change on previous year compare
  5. 25 Laos 3.27 % change on previous year compare
  6. 25 Lao People's Democratic Republic 3.27 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is waste — emissions (co2), annual growth rate in Congo?
Waste — emissions (co2), annual growth rate in Congo was 3.39 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest waste — emissions (co2), annual growth rate recorded in Congo?
The highest recorded value was 116.67 % change on previous year in 1975.
What is the lowest waste — emissions (co2), annual growth rate recorded in Congo?
The lowest recorded value was 0 % change on previous year in 1971.
How does Congo rank for waste — emissions (co2), annual growth rate?
Congo ranks 23rd out of 157 countries with data for 2023.
Where does this Congo data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Waste — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Waste — Emissions (CO2). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Waste — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
190 places, 8,415 data points, 1971–2023
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The year-on-year percentage change in Waste — Emissions (CO2). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.