Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Tonga
Tonga: Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate was -109.44 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Tonga, 1961–2023
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 Tonga is -109.44 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 209.4% on the previous year and down 209.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Tonga peaked at 600 % change on previous year in 1999 and was at its lowest, -400 % change on previous year, in 2018.
That places Tonga 192nd out of 214 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom 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 Tonga, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | -100 % change on previous year | — |
| 1968 | -100 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1970 | 500 % change on previous year | -600.0% |
| 1971 | -150 % change on previous year | -130.0% |
| 1972 | 150 % change on previous year | -200.0% |
| 1973 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1974 | -200 % change on previous year | — |
| 1975 | 400 % change on previous year | -300.0% |
| 1976 | -133.33 % change on previous year | -133.3% |
| 1977 | 100 % change on previous year | -175.0% |
| 1979 | -50 % change on previous year | -150.0% |
| 1980 | -100 % change on previous year | +100.0% |
| 1982 | -150 % change on previous year | +50.0% |
| 1983 | 200 % change on previous year | -233.3% |
| 1984 | -100 % change on previous year | -150.0% |
| 1988 | 100 % change on previous year | -200.0% |
| 1989 | -100 % change on previous year | -200.0% |
| 1991 | -33.33 % change on previous year | -66.7% |
| 1992 | -300 % change on previous year | +800.0% |
| 1993 | 175 % change on previous year | -158.3% |
| 1994 | -66.67 % change on previous year | -138.1% |
| 1995 | 100 % change on previous year | -250.0% |
| 1996 | -350 % change on previous year | -450.0% |
| 1997 | 200 % change on previous year | -157.1% |
| 1998 | -120 % change on previous year | -160.0% |
| 1999 | 600 % change on previous year | -600.0% |
| 2000 | -160 % change on previous year | -126.7% |
| 2001 | 33.33 % change on previous year | -120.8% |
| 2002 | 150 % change on previous year | +350.0% |
| 2003 | 500 % change on previous year | +233.3% |
| 2004 | -116.67 % change on previous year | -123.3% |
| 2005 | 100 % change on previous year | -185.7% |
| 2007 | -200 % change on previous year | -300.0% |
| 2008 | 50 % change on previous year | -125.0% |
| 2009 | 300 % change on previous year | +500.0% |
| 2010 | -125 % change on previous year | -141.7% |
| 2011 | -200 % change on previous year | +60.0% |
| 2012 | 100 % change on previous year | -150.0% |
| 2014 | -200 % change on previous year | -300.0% |
| 2015 | 100 % change on previous year | -150.0% |
| 2017 | -88.89 % change on previous year | -188.9% |
| 2018 | -400 % change on previous year | +350.0% |
| 2019 | 366.67 % change on previous year | -191.7% |
| 2020 | -175 % change on previous year | -147.7% |
| 2021 | 100 % change on previous year | -157.1% |
| 2023 | -109.44 % change on previous year | -209.4% |
Tonga compared with similar countries
- Tonga's -109.44 % change on previous year is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is -42.01 % change on previous year, 2.6× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Tonga's -109.44 % change on previous year is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is -44.16 % change on previous year, 2.5× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -100 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1970s | 68.52 % change on previous year | -200 % change on previous year | 500 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | -25 % change on previous year | -150 % change on previous year | 200 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1990s | 22.78 % change on previous year | -350 % change on previous year | 600 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 72.96 % change on previous year | -200 % change on previous year | 500 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | -55.9 % change on previous year | -400 % change on previous year | 366.67 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2020s | -61.48 % change on previous year | -175 % change on previous year | 100 % change on previous year | 3 |
Countries ranked near Tonga
- 189 Anguilla -107.89 % change on previous year compare
- 190 Saint Lucia -108.41 % change on previous year compare
- 191 Dominica -109.14 % change on previous year compare
- 193 Cook Islands -109.91 % change on previous year compare
- 194 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) -112.75 % change on previous year compare
- 195 British Virgin Islands -114.68 % change on previous year compare
More climate change data for Tonga
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 0 kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 138.67 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 28.3 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 110.37 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.1068 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 3.94 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 0 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 0 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0 kt (2050)
- Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (CO2eq) 0 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Tonga?
- Year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Tonga was -109.44 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate recorded in Tonga?
- The highest recorded value was 600 % change on previous year in 1999.
- What is the lowest year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate recorded in Tonga?
- The lowest recorded value was -400 % change on previous year in 2018.
- How does Tonga rank for year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate?
- Tonga ranks 192nd out of 214 countries with data for 2023.
- Is year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate rising or falling in Tonga?
- Over the last ten years it is down 209.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tonga 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.