Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Lesotho
Lesotho: Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate was 235.39 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Lesotho, 1992–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Lesotho is 235.39 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 163.3% on the previous year and up 100.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Lesotho peaked at 725 % change on previous year in 2011 and was at its lowest, -268.75 % change on previous year, in 2015.
Lesotho ranks 23rd of 214 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 Lesotho, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 6.67 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | -25 % change on previous year | -475.0% |
| 1994 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1995 | -25 % change on previous year | — |
| 1996 | -11.11 % change on previous year | -55.6% |
| 1997 | 12.5 % change on previous year | -212.5% |
| 1998 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1999 | -33.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 2000 | 16.67 % change on previous year | -150.0% |
| 2001 | -14.29 % change on previous year | -185.7% |
| 2002 | 50 % change on previous year | -450.0% |
| 2003 | -22.22 % change on previous year | -144.4% |
| 2004 | 85.71 % change on previous year | -485.7% |
| 2005 | -30.77 % change on previous year | -135.9% |
| 2006 | -33.33 % change on previous year | +8.3% |
| 2007 | 83.33 % change on previous year | -350.0% |
| 2008 | 18.18 % change on previous year | -78.2% |
| 2009 | 100 % change on previous year | +450.0% |
| 2010 | -38.46 % change on previous year | -138.5% |
| 2011 | 725 % change on previous year | -1985.0% |
| 2012 | -93.18 % change on previous year | -112.9% |
| 2014 | 117.58 % change on previous year | -226.2% |
| 2015 | -268.75 % change on previous year | -328.6% |
| 2016 | 90.74 % change on previous year | -133.8% |
| 2018 | -146.48 % change on previous year | -261.4% |
| 2019 | 118.18 % change on previous year | -180.7% |
| 2021 | 650.91 % change on previous year | +450.8% |
| 2022 | -149.07 % change on previous year | -122.9% |
| 2023 | 89.41 % change on previous year | -160.0% |
| 2024 | 235.39 % change on previous year | +163.3% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 235.39 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 59.34 % change on previous year, 4.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 235.39 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 23.8 % change on previous year, 9.9× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -9.41 % change on previous year | -33.33 % change on previous year | 12.5 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 25.33 % change on previous year | -33.33 % change on previous year | 100 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 63.08 % change on previous year | -268.75 % change on previous year | 725 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2020s | 206.66 % change on previous year | -149.07 % change on previous year | 650.91 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
- 20 United Arab Emirates 248.1 % change on previous year compare
- 21 Ghana 245.39 % change on previous year compare
- 22 Botswana 244.77 % change on previous year compare
- 24 Peru 226.72 % change on previous year compare
- 25 Faroe Islands 226.62 % change on previous year compare
- 26 Congo 224.77 % change on previous year compare
More climate change data for Lesotho
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 6.55 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 2,116 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 715.74 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,401 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2.7 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 50.03 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 61.29 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 51.99 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 9.3 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.1962 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Lesotho?
- Year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Lesotho was 235.39 % 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 Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 725 % change on previous year in 2011.
- What is the lowest year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was -268.75 % change on previous year in 2015.
- How does Lesotho rank for year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate?
- Lesotho ranks 23rd out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 100.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho 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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How this figure is calculated
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.