Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate was -54.54 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe, 1957–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Sao Tome and Principe recorded -54.54 % change on previous year for year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in 2024.
The figure is down 134.5% on the previous year and up 45.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 250 % change on previous year in 2012 and was at its lowest, -200 % change on previous year, in 1958.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 140th 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 Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1958 | -200 % change on previous year | — |
| 1959 | 100 % change on previous year | -150.0% |
| 1961 | -100 % change on previous year | -200.0% |
| 1964 | 200 % change on previous year | -300.0% |
| 1965 | -100 % change on previous year | -150.0% |
| 1969 | -100 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1972 | 100 % change on previous year | -200.0% |
| 1974 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1975 | -100 % change on previous year | — |
| 1977 | -100 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1979 | -100 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1981 | -50 % change on previous year | -50.0% |
| 1982 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1983 | 100 % change on previous year | — |
| 1984 | -150 % change on previous year | -250.0% |
| 1985 | 200 % change on previous year | -233.3% |
| 1986 | -200 % change on previous year | -200.0% |
| 1987 | 100 % change on previous year | -150.0% |
| 1989 | 100 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2001 | -100 % change on previous year | -200.0% |
| 2003 | 100 % change on previous year | -200.0% |
| 2004 | 50 % change on previous year | -50.0% |
| 2005 | -66.67 % change on previous year | -233.3% |
| 2006 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2007 | -100 % change on previous year | — |
| 2009 | 100 % change on previous year | -200.0% |
| 2010 | 100 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2011 | -150 % change on previous year | -250.0% |
| 2012 | 250 % change on previous year | -266.7% |
| 2013 | -100 % change on previous year | -140.0% |
| 2015 | -60 % change on previous year | -40.0% |
| 2016 | 50 % change on previous year | -183.3% |
| 2017 | -166.67 % change on previous year | -433.3% |
| 2018 | 100 % change on previous year | -160.0% |
| 2020 | -150 % change on previous year | -250.0% |
| 2021 | 100 % change on previous year | -166.7% |
| 2023 | 158.27 % change on previous year | +58.3% |
| 2024 | -54.54 % change on previous year | -134.5% |
Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries
- Sao Tome and Principe's -54.54 % change on previous year is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 59.34 % change on previous year. (47 countries reporting)
- Sao Tome and Principe's -54.54 % 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -33.33 % change on previous year | -200 % change on previous year | 100 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1960s | -25 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 200 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1970s | -40 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 100 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1980s | 12.5 % change on previous year | -200 % change on previous year | 200 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | -2.38 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 100 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2010s | 2.92 % change on previous year | -166.67 % change on previous year | 250 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2020s | 13.43 % change on previous year | -150 % change on previous year | 158.27 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
- 137 Palestine -53.7 % change on previous year compare
- 138 Lebanon -53.98 % change on previous year compare
- 139 Greenland -53.99 % change on previous year compare
- 141 Central African Republic -54.56 % change on previous year compare
- 142 Ethiopia -56.36 % change on previous year compare
- 143 Sudan -57.58 % change on previous year compare
More climate change data for Sao Tome and Principe
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 133,140 kg (2023)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 23.37 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 15.5 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 7.87 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.0585 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.2811 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 0.5528 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 0.424 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 0.1288 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.0016 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe was -54.54 % 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 Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 250 % change on previous year in 2012.
- What is the lowest year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was -200 % change on previous year in 1958.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 140th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe 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.