CO₂ emissions · Africa · 2024 data
Central African Republic CO₂ Emissions
Central African Republic emitted 395 thousand tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, or 0.07 t per person — #186 of 213 countries and 0.00% of global emissions. That is 2% of the world average of 4.73 t per person. Over the past ten years emissions rose by 199%.
395 kt
CO₂ in 2024 · #186
0.07 t
Per person · #209 (world 4.73 t)
0.00%
Share of world CO₂
+1.4%
Change vs 2023
CO₂ emissions of Central African Republic, 1950–2024
471950
721955
881960
881965
2091970
1031975
1061980
1611985
1831990
2091995
1252000
1282005
1692010
1942015
3332020
3952024
Million tonnes of CO₂ per year · fossil fuels and industry, excluding land use · Our World in Data, based on the Global Carbon Budget and Jones et al. (CC BY 4.0)
2024
Peak year (395 kt)
+116%
Since 1990
+209%
Since 2005
12.3 Mt
Emitted in total · #184
CO₂ emissions by year (table)
| Year | CO₂ (million t) | Per person (t) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.4 | 0.07 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | 0.4 | 0.08 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 0.4 | 0.07 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | 0.4 | 0.07 | +9.9% |
| 2020 | 0.3 | 0.07 | +7.1% |
| 2019 | 0.3 | 0.06 | +14.8% |
| 2018 | 0.3 | 0.06 | -5.2% |
| 2017 | 0.3 | 0.06 | +20.2% |
| 2016 | 0.2 | 0.05 | +22.7% |
| 2015 | 0.2 | 0.04 | +47.0% |
| 2014 | 0.1 | 0.03 | +28.2% |
| 2013 | 0.1 | 0.02 | -43.7% |
| 2012 | 0.2 | 0.04 | +18.8% |
| 2011 | 0.2 | 0.03 | -8.9% |
| 2010 | 0.2 | 0.04 | +9.7% |
| 2009 | 0.2 | 0.03 | +2.7% |
| 2008 | 0.2 | 0.03 | -2.6% |
| 2007 | 0.2 | 0.03 | +10.8% |
| 2006 | 0.1 | 0.03 | +8.6% |
| 2005 | 0.1 | 0.03 | +2.4% |
| 2004 | 0.1 | 0.03 | +9.6% |
| 2003 | 0.1 | 0.03 | -2.6% |
| 2002 | 0.1 | 0.03 | -18.2% |
| 2001 | 0.1 | 0.04 | +14.4% |
| 2000 | 0.1 | 0.03 | -45.9% |
| 1999 | 0.2 | 0.06 | +5.0% |
| 1998 | 0.2 | 0.06 | +1.9% |
| 1997 | 0.2 | 0.06 | +1.4% |
| 1996 | 0.2 | 0.06 | +1.9% |
| 1995 | 0.2 | 0.06 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 0.2 | 0.06 | +5.6% |
| 1993 | 0.2 | 0.06 | +2.1% |
| 1992 | 0.2 | 0.06 | +1.6% |
| 1991 | 0.2 | 0.06 | +4.4% |
| 1990 | 0.2 | 0.06 | -26.5% |
| 1989 | 0.2 | 0.09 | +7.8% |
| 1988 | 0.2 | 0.09 | -11.2% |
| 1987 | 0.3 | 0.10 | +61.5% |
| 1986 | 0.2 | 0.06 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 0.2 | 0.06 | +7.3% |
| 1984 | 0.2 | 0.06 | +2.0% |
| 1983 | 0.1 | 0.06 | +2.8% |
| 1982 | 0.1 | 0.06 | +5.1% |
| 1981 | 0.1 | 0.06 | +28.3% |
| 1980 | 0.1 | 0.04 | +2.9% |
| 1979 | 0.1 | 0.04 | -29.9% |
| 1978 | 0.1 | 0.06 | +14.8% |
| 1977 | 0.1 | 0.05 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 0.1 | 0.06 | +24.3% |
| 1975 | 0.1 | 0.04 | -9.6% |
| 1974 | 0.1 | 0.05 | -29.2% |
| 1973 | 0.2 | 0.07 | -4.7% |
| 1972 | 0.2 | 0.08 | -7.7% |
| 1971 | 0.2 | 0.09 | -12.4% |
| 1970 | 0.2 | 0.10 | +11.8% |
| 1969 | 0.2 | 0.09 | +2.2% |
| 1968 | 0.2 | 0.09 | +98.9% |
| 1967 | 0.1 | 0.05 | +9.5% |
| 1966 | 0.1 | 0.04 | -4.5% |
| 1965 | 0.1 | 0.05 | +20.5% |
| 1964 | 0.1 | 0.04 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 0.1 | 0.04 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 0.1 | 0.04 | -17.0% |
| 1961 | 0.1 | 0.05 | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 0.1 | 0.05 | -11.1% |
| 1959 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -13.9% |
| 1958 | 0.1 | 0.07 | +15.0% |
| 1957 | 0.1 | 0.06 | +7.5% |
| 1956 | 0.1 | 0.06 | +29.2% |
| 1955 | 0.1 | 0.05 | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 0.1 | 0.05 | +4.3% |
| 1953 | 0.1 | 0.05 | -14.8% |
| 1952 | 0.1 | 0.06 | +28.6% |
| 1951 | 0.1 | 0.04 | +34.0% |
| 1950 | 0.0 | 0.03 | — |
Where Central African Republic's CO₂ comes from
Oil
100% · 395 ktOil is the largest source. Oil dominates — mostly transport fuel, so electrifying vehicles matters most here.
Per person: Central African Republic vs the world
#209
Central African Republic
0.07 tWorld average
4.73 tPrimary energy use: 357 kWh per person (world 21,654 kWh).
All greenhouse gases (2024)
CO₂ from fossil fuels & industry
395 ktCO₂ from land use & forests
50.3 MtMethane (CH₄)
13.1 MtNitrous oxide (N₂O)
10.0 MtTotal: 68.7 million tonnes CO₂-equivalent (12.9 t per person) · 0.08% of global warming to date.
Central African Republic and its neighbours — CO₂ per person
#209
Central African Republic
0.07 t
Frequently asked questions about CO₂ emissions in Central African Republic
How much CO₂ does Central African Republic emit?
Central African Republic emitted 395 thousand tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, or 0.07 t per person — #186 of 213 countries and 0.00% of global emissions.
What are Central African Republic's CO₂ emissions per capita?
About 0.07 t of CO₂ per person in 2024 (#209 of 212). That is 2% of the world average of 4.73 t per person.
Are Central African Republic's emissions going up or down?
Over the past ten years emissions rose by 199%. Compared with 1990 they are 116% higher, and compared with 2005 209% higher.
What is the main source of CO₂ in Central African Republic?
Oil, with 100% of fossil and industrial CO₂ (395 thousand tonnes).
How much has Central African Republic contributed to climate change historically?
Since records begin, Central African Republic has emitted 12.3 million tonnes of CO₂ — 0.00% of the world total (#184). Its greenhouse gases have warmed the planet by about 0.001 °C.
Data: Our World in Data, based on the Global Carbon Budget and Jones et al. (CC BY 4.0). CO₂ figures cover fossil fuels and industry (territorial), excluding land-use change unless stated.