Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate was -10.61 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
-10.61 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 170.4%
World rank
118th
of 214 countries
All-time high
626.57 % change on previous year
in 1964
All-time low
-777.32 % change on previous year
in 1994
Years of data
70
1951–2024
Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Afghanistan, 1951–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Afghanistan recorded -10.61 % change on previous year for year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in 2024.
The figure is down 170.4% on the previous year and down 113.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Afghanistan peaked at 626.57 % change on previous year in 1964 and was at its lowest, -777.32 % change on previous year, in 1994.
That places Afghanistan 118th out of 214 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | -89.47 % change on previous year | — |
| 1952 | -100 % change on previous year | +11.8% |
| 1954 | -100 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1956 | -38.46 % change on previous year | -61.5% |
| 1957 | 275 % change on previous year | -815.0% |
| 1958 | -66.67 % change on previous year | -124.2% |
| 1959 | 49.59 % change on previous year | -174.4% |
| 1960 | -46.52 % change on previous year | -193.8% |
| 1961 | 162.38 % change on previous year | -449.1% |
| 1962 | 157.17 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 1963 | -90.83 % change on previous year | -157.8% |
| 1964 | 626.57 % change on previous year | -789.8% |
| 1965 | 27.73 % change on previous year | -95.6% |
| 1966 | -49.97 % change on previous year | -280.2% |
| 1967 | 126.38 % change on previous year | -352.9% |
| 1968 | -130.66 % change on previous year | -203.4% |
| 1969 | -382.54 % change on previous year | +192.8% |
| 1970 | 358.42 % change on previous year | -193.7% |
| 1971 | -69.4 % change on previous year | -119.4% |
| 1972 | -262.76 % change on previous year | +278.6% |
| 1973 | 128.94 % change on previous year | -149.1% |
| 1974 | 164.21 % change on previous year | +27.4% |
| 1975 | -25.02 % change on previous year | -115.2% |
| 1976 | -167.49 % change on previous year | +569.5% |
| 1977 | 387.01 % change on previous year | -331.1% |
| 1978 | -157.24 % change on previous year | -140.6% |
| 1979 | 134.41 % change on previous year | -185.5% |
| 1980 | -699.66 % change on previous year | -620.5% |
| 1981 | 146.63 % change on previous year | -121.0% |
| 1982 | -47.73 % change on previous year | -132.6% |
| 1983 | 266.33 % change on previous year | -658.0% |
| 1984 | -29.1 % change on previous year | -110.9% |
| 1985 | 125.44 % change on previous year | -531.0% |
| 1986 | -154.09 % change on previous year | -222.8% |
| 1987 | 94.61 % change on previous year | -161.4% |
| 1989 | 64.18 % change on previous year | -32.2% |
| 1990 | -704.56 % change on previous year | -1197.9% |
| 1991 | 85.14 % change on previous year | -112.1% |
| 1992 | -292.86 % change on previous year | -444.0% |
| 1993 | 101.13 % change on previous year | -134.5% |
| 1994 | -777.32 % change on previous year | -868.6% |
| 1995 | -10.23 % change on previous year | -98.7% |
| 1996 | -29.37 % change on previous year | +187.1% |
| 1997 | -39.66 % change on previous year | +35.0% |
| 1998 | 61.11 % change on previous year | -254.1% |
| 1999 | -628.57 % change on previous year | -1128.6% |
| 2000 | 76.18 % change on previous year | -112.1% |
| 2001 | 149.36 % change on previous year | +96.1% |
| 2003 | -19.62 % change on previous year | -113.1% |
| 2004 | -247.49 % change on previous year | +1161.6% |
| 2005 | 302.29 % change on previous year | -222.1% |
| 2006 | -58.63 % change on previous year | -119.4% |
| 2007 | 137.42 % change on previous year | -334.4% |
| 2008 | 127.07 % change on previous year | -7.5% |
| 2009 | 46.69 % change on previous year | -63.3% |
| 2010 | -7.37 % change on previous year | -115.8% |
| 2011 | 54.05 % change on previous year | -833.7% |
| 2012 | -155.12 % change on previous year | -387.0% |
| 2013 | 49.97 % change on previous year | -132.2% |
| 2014 | 76.92 % change on previous year | +53.9% |
| 2015 | 454.39 % change on previous year | +490.7% |
| 2016 | -213.36 % change on previous year | -147.0% |
| 2017 | 190.58 % change on previous year | -189.3% |
| 2018 | 24.86 % change on previous year | -87.0% |
| 2019 | -76.31 % change on previous year | -406.9% |
| 2020 | 244.44 % change on previous year | -420.3% |
| 2021 | -273.94 % change on previous year | -212.1% |
| 2022 | 124.09 % change on previous year | -145.3% |
| 2023 | 15.07 % change on previous year | -87.9% |
| 2024 | -10.61 % change on previous year | -170.4% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's -10.61 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is -8.98 % change on previous year, 1.2× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's -10.61 % change on previous year is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is -13.25 % change on previous year, 80% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -10 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 275 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1960s | 39.97 % change on previous year | -382.54 % change on previous year | 626.57 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 49.11 % change on previous year | -262.76 % change on previous year | 387.01 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -25.93 % change on previous year | -699.66 % change on previous year | 266.33 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | -223.52 % change on previous year | -777.32 % change on previous year | 101.13 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 57.03 % change on previous year | -247.49 % change on previous year | 302.29 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 39.86 % change on previous year | -213.36 % change on previous year | 454.39 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 19.81 % change on previous year | -273.94 % change on previous year | 244.44 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 115 Seychelles -8.98 % change on previous year compare
- 116 Eritrea -8.98 % change on previous year compare
- 117 Djibouti -8.98 % change on previous year compare
- 119 Kuwait -13.25 % change on previous year compare
- 120 Cambodia -13.76 % change on previous year compare
- 121 Russia -17.83 % change on previous year compare
More climate change data for Afghanistan
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 79.22 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 23,854 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 5,965 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 17,889 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 22.51 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 638.89 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 2,345 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,090 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,255 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 4.11 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Afghanistan?
- Year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Afghanistan was -10.61 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 626.57 % change on previous year in 1964.
- What is the lowest year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was -777.32 % change on previous year in 1994.
- How does Afghanistan rank for year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate?
- Afghanistan ranks 118th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 113.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.