Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Namibia
Namibia: Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate was -8.22 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Namibia, 1993–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Namibia stood at -8.22 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 107.2% on the previous year and down 105.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Namibia peaked at 513.48 % change on previous year in 2018 and was at its lowest, -404.77 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places Namibia 110th 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 Namibia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 146.15 % change on previous year | — |
| 1994 | -21.88 % change on previous year | -115.0% |
| 1995 | -65.99 % change on previous year | +201.6% |
| 1996 | 58.78 % change on previous year | -189.1% |
| 1997 | -3.66 % change on previous year | -106.2% |
| 1998 | -46.22 % change on previous year | +1163.2% |
| 1999 | -343.07 % change on previous year | +642.2% |
| 2000 | 82.35 % change on previous year | -124.0% |
| 2002 | -150.71 % change on previous year | -283.0% |
| 2003 | 146.48 % change on previous year | -197.2% |
| 2004 | 21.21 % change on previous year | -85.5% |
| 2005 | 100 % change on previous year | +371.4% |
| 2006 | -102.5 % change on previous year | -202.5% |
| 2008 | 368.52 % change on previous year | -459.5% |
| 2009 | -137.24 % change on previous year | -137.2% |
| 2010 | 164.81 % change on previous year | -220.1% |
| 2011 | -102.15 % change on previous year | -162.0% |
| 2013 | -146.59 % change on previous year | +43.5% |
| 2014 | 150.12 % change on previous year | -202.4% |
| 2015 | 208.74 % change on previous year | +39.0% |
| 2016 | -35.98 % change on previous year | -117.2% |
| 2017 | -96.07 % change on previous year | +167.0% |
| 2018 | 513.48 % change on previous year | -634.5% |
| 2019 | 109.21 % change on previous year | -78.7% |
| 2020 | -404.77 % change on previous year | -470.6% |
| 2021 | 157.78 % change on previous year | -139.0% |
| 2022 | -215.88 % change on previous year | -236.8% |
| 2023 | 114.86 % change on previous year | -153.2% |
| 2024 | -8.22 % change on previous year | -107.2% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's -8.22 % change on previous year is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 59.34 % change on previous year. (47 countries reporting)
- Namibia's -8.22 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 23.8 % change on previous year. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -39.41 % change on previous year | -343.07 % change on previous year | 146.15 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2000s | 41.01 % change on previous year | -150.71 % change on previous year | 368.52 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 85.06 % change on previous year | -146.59 % change on previous year | 513.48 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2020s | -71.24 % change on previous year | -404.77 % change on previous year | 157.78 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 107 Tunisia -2.84 % change on previous year compare
- 108 Vietnam -4.9 % change on previous year compare
- 109 Cyprus -5.18 % change on previous year compare
- 111 Somalia -8.98 % change on previous year compare
- 112 South Sudan -8.98 % change on previous year compare
- 113 Uganda -8.98 % change on previous year compare
More climate change data for Namibia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 5.64 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 5,137 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,753 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3,384 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 6.62 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 120.84 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 57.2 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 54.43 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2.77 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.2054 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Namibia?
- Year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Namibia was -8.22 % 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 Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 513.48 % change on previous year in 2018.
- What is the lowest year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was -404.77 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Namibia rank for year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate?
- Namibia ranks 110th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 105.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia 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.