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

Democratic Republic of Congo: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 1.91 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.91 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 39.4%
World rank
112th
of 194 countries
All-time high
80.06 % change on previous year
in 2000
All-time low
-20.15 % change on previous year
in 2016
Years of data
54
1971–2024

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

-250255075197119972024

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

Analysis

In 2024, carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e) in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 1.91 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of up 39.4% on the previous year and down 88.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e) in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 80.06 % change on previous year in 2000 and was at its lowest, -20.15 % change on previous year, in 2016.

That places Democratic Republic of Congo 112th out of 194 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year

Annual values for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (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 5.99 % change on previous year
1973 11.95 % change on previous year +99.7%
1974 8.81 % change on previous year -26.3%
1975 5.19 % change on previous year -41.1%
1976 -6.58 % change on previous year -226.7%
1977 -12.35 % change on previous year +87.6%
1978 12.75 % change on previous year -203.2%
1979 17.25 % change on previous year +35.3%
1980 -2.03 % change on previous year -111.8%
1981 -1.55 % change on previous year -23.4%
1982 -15.8 % change on previous year +918.0%
1983 18.76 % change on previous year -218.8%
1984 1.05 % change on previous year -94.4%
1985 -8.86 % change on previous year -942.8%
1986 0.5706 % change on previous year -106.4%
1987 3.4 % change on previous year +496.6%
1988 1.66 % change on previous year -51.1%
1989 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1990 -1.25 % change on previous year
1991 -15.34 % change on previous year +1123.7%
1992 -8.45 % change on previous year -44.9%
1993 0.6824 % change on previous year -108.1%
1994 2.01 % change on previous year +194.7%
1995 -0.0443 % change on previous year -102.2%
1996 0.6869 % change on previous year -1650.7%
1997 -1.41 % change on previous year -305.0%
1998 1.43 % change on previous year -201.4%
1999 -3.41 % change on previous year -338.8%
2000 80.06 % change on previous year -2447.2%
2001 -18.03 % change on previous year -122.5%
2002 6.93 % change on previous year -138.4%
2003 18.7 % change on previous year +169.7%
2004 8.82 % change on previous year -52.8%
2005 24.08 % change on previous year +173.0%
2006 7.7 % change on previous year -68.0%
2007 11.63 % change on previous year +51.1%
2008 13.65 % change on previous year +17.3%
2009 -0.0396 % change on previous year -100.3%
2010 9.12 % change on previous year -23159.1%
2011 28.54 % change on previous year +212.9%
2012 -0.6912 % change on previous year -102.4%
2013 16.74 % change on previous year -2521.5%
2014 16.77 % change on previous year +0.2%
2015 -3.88 % change on previous year -123.1%
2016 -20.15 % change on previous year +419.9%
2017 2.56 % change on previous year -112.7%
2018 38.1 % change on previous year +1390.0%
2019 5.12 % change on previous year -86.6%
2020 4.92 % change on previous year -3.9%
2021 -3.79 % change on previous year -177.1%
2022 43.54 % change on previous year -1248.0%
2023 1.37 % change on previous year -96.9%
2024 1.91 % change on previous year +39.4%

Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries

  • Democratic Republic of Congo's 1.91 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.88 % change on previous year, 1.0× the median. (24 countries reporting)
  • Democratic Republic of Congo's 1.91 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.86 % change on previous year, 1.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (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
2010 +23159.1% -0.0396 % change on previous year 9.12 % change on previous year
2013 +2521.5% -0.6912 % change on previous year 16.74 % change on previous year
2000 +2447.2% -3.41 % change on previous year 80.06 % change on previous year
1996 +1650.7% -0.0443 % change on previous year 0.6869 % change on previous year
2018 +1390.0% 2.56 % change on previous year 38.1 % change on previous year
2022 +1248.0% -3.79 % change on previous year 43.54 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 4.78 % change on previous year -12.35 % change on previous year 17.25 % change on previous year 9
1980s -0.2783 % change on previous year -15.8 % change on previous year 18.76 % change on previous year 10
1990s -2.51 % change on previous year -15.34 % change on previous year 2.01 % change on previous year 10
2000s 15.35 % change on previous year -18.03 % change on previous year 80.06 % change on previous year 10
2010s 9.22 % change on previous year -20.15 % change on previous year 38.1 % change on previous year 10
2020s 9.59 % change on previous year -3.79 % change on previous year 43.54 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo

  1. 109 Madagascar 2.02 % change on previous year compare
  2. 110 Mozambique 1.97 % change on previous year compare
  3. 111 New Zealand 1.97 % change on previous year compare
  4. 113 Kenya 1.88 % change on previous year compare
  5. 114 Tanzania 1.86 % change on previous year compare
  6. 115 Mauritius 1.86 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 241 places →

More environment data for Democratic Republic of Congo

All data for Democratic Republic of Congo →

Frequently asked questions

What is carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e) in Democratic Republic of Congo?
Carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e) in Democratic Republic of Congo was 1.91 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e) recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
The highest recorded value was 80.06 % change on previous year in 2000.
What is the lowest carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e) recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
The lowest recorded value was -20.15 % change on previous year in 2016.
How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e)?
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 112th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
Is carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e) rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
Over the last ten years it is down 88.6%. 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 Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Download this data

CSV · JSON — 54 observations, free to reuse under Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page.

Share, cite or embed this page

Cite this page

Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in Democratic Republic of Congo. Statizoid, drawing on Statizoid (derived). Retrieved 21 September 2026, from https://environment.statizoid.com/stat/carbon-dioxide-co2-emissions-from-transport-energy-mt-co2e-annual-growth-rate/congo-dem-rep/

Embed or link this data

Paste this into a page to link back to these figures. The data itself is free to reuse under Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page; please keep the attribution.

<a href="https://environment.statizoid.com/stat/carbon-dioxide-co2-emissions-from-transport-energy-mt-co2e-annual-growth-rate/congo-dem-rep/">Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in Democratic Republic of Congo</a> — Statizoid

How this figure is calculated

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

Computed from

Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.

About this data

Indicator
Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (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
241 places, 12,977 data points, 1971–2024
Last refreshed

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