CO₂ emissions · Africa · 2024 data
Republic of the Congo CO₂ Emissions
Republic of the Congo emitted 8.8 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, or 1.40 t per person — #113 of 213 countries and 0.02% of global emissions. That is 30% of the world average of 4.73 t per person. Over the past ten years emissions rose by 62%.
8.8 Mt
CO₂ in 2024 · #113
1.40 t
Per person · #146 (world 4.73 t)
0.02%
Share of world CO₂
+6.8%
Change vs 2023
CO₂ emissions of Republic of the Congo, 1950–2024
891950
1351955
2241960
2451965
5721970
1.11975
4061980
1.31985
1.01990
3.21995
4.32000
4.42005
5.52010
5.62015
7.72020
8.82024
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 (8.8 Mt)
+777%
Since 1990
+103%
Since 2005
191 Mt
Emitted in total · #131
CO₂ emissions by year (table)
| Year | CO₂ (million t) | Per person (t) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8.8 | 1.40 | +6.8% |
| 2023 | 8.3 | 1.34 | -5.2% |
| 2022 | 8.7 | 1.45 | +18.1% |
| 2021 | 7.4 | 1.26 | -3.7% |
| 2020 | 7.7 | 1.34 | +5.3% |
| 2019 | 7.3 | 1.30 | +11.4% |
| 2018 | 6.5 | 1.19 | +15.8% |
| 2017 | 5.7 | 1.06 | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 5.7 | 1.10 | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 5.6 | 1.11 | +3.0% |
| 2014 | 5.5 | 1.10 | -7.1% |
| 2013 | 5.9 | 1.21 | +17.4% |
| 2012 | 5.0 | 1.06 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 5.0 | 1.10 | -8.3% |
| 2010 | 5.5 | 1.23 | +11.2% |
| 2009 | 4.9 | 1.16 | +15.8% |
| 2008 | 4.3 | 1.04 | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 4.3 | 1.07 | -11.0% |
| 2006 | 4.8 | 1.25 | +10.0% |
| 2005 | 4.4 | 1.18 | +22.6% |
| 2004 | 3.5 | 1.00 | +8.9% |
| 2003 | 3.3 | 0.95 | +19.8% |
| 2002 | 2.7 | 0.81 | -34.9% |
| 2001 | 4.2 | 1.28 | -2.5% |
| 2000 | 4.3 | 1.36 | +9.4% |
| 1999 | 3.9 | 1.29 | +1.2% |
| 1998 | 3.9 | 1.31 | -19.9% |
| 1997 | 4.8 | 1.67 | +19.7% |
| 1996 | 4.0 | 1.43 | +25.2% |
| 1995 | 3.2 | 1.17 | -4.7% |
| 1994 | 3.4 | 1.27 | +191.7% |
| 1993 | 1.2 | 0.45 | -10.0% |
| 1992 | 1.3 | 0.51 | +19.0% |
| 1991 | 1.1 | 0.44 | +7.4% |
| 1990 | 1.0 | 0.42 | -32.6% |
| 1989 | 1.5 | 0.65 | +0.2% |
| 1988 | 1.5 | 0.66 | +13.1% |
| 1987 | 1.3 | 0.61 | +24.3% |
| 1986 | 1.1 | 0.50 | -16.7% |
| 1985 | 1.3 | 0.62 | +11.8% |
| 1984 | 1.1 | 0.57 | -0.2% |
| 1983 | 1.1 | 0.59 | -15.0% |
| 1982 | 1.3 | 0.70 | +185.1% |
| 1981 | 0.5 | 0.25 | +16.0% |
| 1980 | 0.4 | 0.22 | +16.7% |
| 1979 | 0.3 | 0.20 | +8.1% |
| 1978 | 0.3 | 0.18 | -32.9% |
| 1977 | 0.5 | 0.28 | -61.1% |
| 1976 | 1.2 | 0.74 | +12.4% |
| 1975 | 1.1 | 0.68 | -32.3% |
| 1974 | 1.6 | 1.03 | +33.0% |
| 1973 | 1.2 | 0.80 | +84.0% |
| 1972 | 0.7 | 0.45 | -3.2% |
| 1971 | 0.7 | 0.48 | +19.8% |
| 1970 | 0.6 | 0.41 | +13.9% |
| 1969 | 0.5 | 0.37 | +11.3% |
| 1968 | 0.5 | 0.34 | +40.1% |
| 1967 | 0.3 | 0.25 | +4.5% |
| 1966 | 0.3 | 0.25 | +25.7% |
| 1965 | 0.2 | 0.20 | -8.2% |
| 1964 | 0.3 | 0.23 | +14.1% |
| 1963 | 0.2 | 0.21 | -1.7% |
| 1962 | 0.2 | 0.21 | -10.9% |
| 1961 | 0.3 | 0.25 | +19.2% |
| 1960 | 0.2 | 0.21 | +19.8% |
| 1959 | 0.2 | 0.18 | -13.4% |
| 1958 | 0.2 | 0.22 | +14.3% |
| 1957 | 0.2 | 0.19 | +7.4% |
| 1956 | 0.2 | 0.18 | +30.4% |
| 1955 | 0.1 | 0.15 | -1.5% |
| 1954 | 0.1 | 0.15 | +5.4% |
| 1953 | 0.1 | 0.15 | -15.6% |
| 1952 | 0.2 | 0.18 | +30.5% |
| 1951 | 0.1 | 0.14 | +32.6% |
| 1950 | 0.1 | 0.11 | — |
Where Republic of the Congo's CO₂ comes from
Flaring
41% · 3.6 MtOil
28% · 2.5 MtGas
27% · 2.4 MtCement
4% · 346 ktFlaring is the largest source.
Per person: Republic of the Congo vs the world
#146
Republic of the Congo
1.40 tWorld average
4.73 tPrimary energy use: 3,858 kWh per person (world 21,654 kWh).
All greenhouse gases (2024)
CO₂ from fossil fuels & industry
8.8 MtCO₂ from land use & forests
17.3 MtMethane (CH₄)
15.1 MtNitrous oxide (N₂O)
1.9 MtTotal: 41.9 million tonnes CO₂-equivalent (6.61 t per person) · 0.12% of global warming to date.
Republic of the Congo and its neighbours — CO₂ per person
#146
Republic of the Congo
1.40 t
Frequently asked questions about CO₂ emissions in Republic of the Congo
How much CO₂ does Republic of the Congo emit?
Republic of the Congo emitted 8.8 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, or 1.40 t per person — #113 of 213 countries and 0.02% of global emissions.
What are Republic of the Congo's CO₂ emissions per capita?
About 1.40 t of CO₂ per person in 2024 (#146 of 212). That is 30% of the world average of 4.73 t per person.
Are Republic of the Congo's emissions going up or down?
Over the past ten years emissions rose by 62%. Compared with 1990 they are 777% higher, and compared with 2005 103% higher.
What is the main source of CO₂ in Republic of the Congo?
Flaring, with 41% of fossil and industrial CO₂ (3.6 million tonnes).
How much has Republic of the Congo contributed to climate change historically?
Since records begin, Republic of the Congo has emitted 191 million tonnes of CO₂ — 0.01% of the world total (#131). Its greenhouse gases have warmed the planet by about 0.002 °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.