CO₂ emissions · Africa · 2024 data
Namibia CO₂ Emissions
Namibia emitted 3.5 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, or 1.15 t per person — #145 of 213 countries and 0.01% of global emissions. That is 24% of the world average of 4.73 t per person. Emissions peaked in 2019 at 3.7 million tonnes and are now 7% lower.
CO₂ emissions of Namibia, 1991–2024
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)
CO₂ emissions by year (table)
| Year | CO₂ (million t) | Per person (t) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.5 | 1.15 | +0.8% |
| 2023 | 3.4 | 1.16 | +0.8% |
| 2022 | 3.4 | 1.18 | -5.4% |
| 2021 | 3.6 | 1.28 | +4.9% |
| 2020 | 3.4 | 1.26 | -7.8% |
| 2019 | 3.7 | 1.41 | +2.6% |
| 2018 | 3.6 | 1.41 | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 3.6 | 1.43 | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 3.6 | 1.47 | +5.5% |
| 2015 | 3.4 | 1.43 | +9.5% |
| 2014 | 3.1 | 1.34 | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 3.0 | 1.33 | -5.9% |
| 2012 | 3.2 | 1.46 | +14.6% |
| 2011 | 2.8 | 1.30 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 2.8 | 1.32 | +4.8% |
| 2009 | 2.7 | 1.28 | -6.9% |
| 2008 | 2.9 | 1.40 | +22.8% |
| 2007 | 2.3 | 1.15 | -7.8% |
| 2006 | 2.5 | 1.27 | -0.3% |
| 2005 | 2.5 | 1.29 | +13.1% |
| 2004 | 2.2 | 1.15 | +7.0% |
| 2003 | 2.1 | 1.09 | +6.1% |
| 2002 | 2.0 | 1.04 | -11.7% |
| 2001 | 2.2 | 1.20 | +29.9% |
| 2000 | 1.7 | 0.95 | -1.3% |
| 1999 | 1.7 | 0.98 | -6.7% |
| 1998 | 1.9 | 1.08 | +2.8% |
| 1997 | 1.8 | 1.07 | +5.6% |
| 1996 | 1.7 | 1.04 | +6.1% |
| 1995 | 1.6 | 1.01 | +4.0% |
| 1994 | 1.6 | 1.00 | +13.3% |
| 1993 | 1.4 | 0.91 | +20.5% |
| 1992 | 1.1 | 0.78 | +9.2% |
| 1991 | 1.0 | 0.74 | — |
Where Namibia's CO₂ comes from
Oil is the largest source. Oil dominates — mostly transport fuel, so electrifying vehicles matters most here.
Per person: Namibia vs the world
Production vs consumption
Counting the CO₂ embedded in the goods it imports and exports, Namibia's consumption-based footprint was 9.6 million tonnes (3.26 t per person) in 2023. Namibia is a net importer of emissions: its consumption causes 180% more CO₂ than it emits at home.
Primary energy use: 6,258 kWh per person (world 21,654 kWh).
All greenhouse gases (2024)
Namibia and its neighbours — CO₂ per person
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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.