Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in Democratic Republic of Congo

Democratic Republic of Congo: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 1.4 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.4 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 56.4%
World rank
133rd
of 193 countries
All-time high
856.82 % change on previous year
in 2020
All-time low
-100 % change on previous year
in 2004
Years of data
52
1971–2024

Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1971–2024

-2000200400600800197119972024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from building (energy) (mt co2e) in Democratic Republic of Congo is 1.4 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 56.4% on the previous year and up 102.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from building (energy) (mt co2e) in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 856.82 % change on previous year in 2020 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 2004.

Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 133rd of 193 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year

Annual values for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1971 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 0 % change on previous year
1972 3.21 % change on previous year
1973 8.05 % change on previous year +150.8%
1974 1.37 % change on previous year -83.0%
1975 -5.29 % change on previous year -486.8%
1976 -3.59 % change on previous year -32.2%
1977 16.79 % change on previous year -567.6%
1978 4.38 % change on previous year -73.9%
1979 22.56 % change on previous year +415.2%
1980 5.23 % change on previous year -76.8%
1981 12.27 % change on previous year +134.4%
1982 -30.85 % change on previous year -351.4%
1983 63.21 % change on previous year -304.9%
1984 -5.94 % change on previous year -109.4%
1985 -7.52 % change on previous year +26.6%
1986 -21.01 % change on previous year +179.5%
1987 17.27 % change on previous year -182.2%
1988 8.41 % change on previous year -51.3%
1989 -5.65 % change on previous year -167.2%
1990 -19.76 % change on previous year +249.9%
1991 -25.83 % change on previous year +30.7%
1992 -15.23 % change on previous year -41.1%
1993 -4.53 % change on previous year -70.3%
1994 -17.94 % change on previous year +296.1%
1995 -10.02 % change on previous year -44.1%
1996 0.9884 % change on previous year -109.9%
1997 0.4894 % change on previous year -50.5%
1998 17.58 % change on previous year +3491.8%
1999 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2000 -97.97 % change on previous year
2001 -80.25 % change on previous year -18.1%
2002 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2003 306.45 % change on previous year
2004 -100 % change on previous year -132.6%
2006 -18.21 % change on previous year -81.8%
2007 -44.52 % change on previous year +144.5%
2008 -80.25 % change on previous year +80.3%
2010 -33.33 % change on previous year -58.5%
2011 12.3 % change on previous year -136.9%
2012 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2013 11.31 % change on previous year
2014 -70.16 % change on previous year -720.5%
2015 -32.98 % change on previous year -53.0%
2016 -50.79 % change on previous year +54.0%
2017 -29.03 % change on previous year -42.8%
2018 86.36 % change on previous year -397.5%
2019 7.32 % change on previous year -91.5%
2020 856.82 % change on previous year +11609.9%
2021 10.21 % change on previous year -98.8%
2022 33.84 % change on previous year +231.3%
2023 3.22 % change on previous year -90.5%
2024 1.4 % change on previous year -56.4%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in Democratic Republic of Congo changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2020 +11609.9% 7.32 % change on previous year 856.82 % change on previous year
1998 +3491.8% 0.4894 % change on previous year 17.58 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 5.27 % change on previous year -5.29 % change on previous year 22.56 % change on previous year 9
1980s 3.54 % change on previous year -30.85 % change on previous year 63.21 % change on previous year 10
1990s -7.43 % change on previous year -25.83 % change on previous year 17.58 % change on previous year 10
2000s -14.34 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year 306.45 % change on previous year 8
2010s -9.9 % change on previous year -70.16 % change on previous year 86.36 % change on previous year 10
2020s 181.1 % change on previous year 1.4 % change on previous year 856.82 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo

  1. 130 Albania 1.59 % change on previous year compare
  2. 131 Lithuania 1.54 % change on previous year compare
  3. 132 Gabon 1.43 % change on previous year compare
  4. 134 Chad 1.4 % change on previous year compare
  5. 135 Congo 1.4 % change on previous year compare
  6. 136 Cameroon 1.39 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from building (energy) (mt co2e) in Democratic Republic of Congo?
Carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from building (energy) (mt co2e) in Democratic Republic of Congo was 1.4 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from building (energy) (mt co2e) recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
The highest recorded value was 856.82 % change on previous year in 2020.
What is the lowest carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from building (energy) (mt co2e) recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 2004.
How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from building (energy) (mt co2e)?
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 133rd out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
Is carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from building (energy) (mt co2e) rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
Over the last ten years it is up 102.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
240 places, 12,899 data points, 1971–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.