Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in Democratic Republic of Congo

Democratic Republic of Congo: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 1.13 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.13 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 165.7%
World rank
128th
of 201 countries
All-time high
58.11 % change on previous year
in 1994
All-time low
-43.76 % change on previous year
in 1991
Years of data
54
1971–2024

Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1971–2024

-50-2502550197119972024

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

Analysis

In 2024, carbon dioxide (co2) emissions (total) excluding lulucf (mt co2e) in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 1.13 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of up 165.7% on the previous year and down 90.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, carbon dioxide (co2) emissions (total) excluding lulucf (mt co2e) in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 58.11 % change on previous year in 1994 and was at its lowest, -43.76 % change on previous year, in 1991.

That places Democratic Republic of Congo 128th out of 201 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 (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year

Annual values for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1971 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 1.03 % change on previous year
1972 2.86 % change on previous year +177.3%
1973 0.6113 % change on previous year -78.6%
1974 5.05 % change on previous year +726.7%
1975 -1.71 % change on previous year -133.8%
1976 -1.87 % change on previous year +9.3%
1977 3.52 % change on previous year -288.5%
1978 0.7038 % change on previous year -80.0%
1979 10.62 % change on previous year +1409.3%
1980 -1.03 % change on previous year -109.7%
1981 6.93 % change on previous year -775.9%
1982 -19.57 % change on previous year -382.2%
1983 30.72 % change on previous year -257.0%
1984 -2.32 % change on previous year -107.5%
1985 -6.57 % change on previous year +183.7%
1986 -6.38 % change on previous year -3.0%
1987 9.8 % change on previous year -253.8%
1988 3.84 % change on previous year -60.8%
1989 -4.95 % change on previous year -228.8%
1990 -8.56 % change on previous year +73.1%
1991 -43.76 % change on previous year +410.9%
1992 -14.05 % change on previous year -67.9%
1993 -3.57 % change on previous year -74.6%
1994 58.11 % change on previous year -1726.7%
1995 -6.75 % change on previous year -111.6%
1996 10.56 % change on previous year -256.4%
1997 0.2734 % change on previous year -97.4%
1998 -0.4362 % change on previous year -259.6%
1999 -7.59 % change on previous year +1640.6%
2000 -20.53 % change on previous year +170.4%
2001 -2.79 % change on previous year -86.4%
2002 4.91 % change on previous year -276.2%
2003 21.13 % change on previous year +330.4%
2004 -4.49 % change on previous year -121.2%
2005 12.1 % change on previous year -369.5%
2006 2.77 % change on previous year -77.1%
2007 10.47 % change on previous year +277.8%
2008 2.61 % change on previous year -75.1%
2009 -2.84 % change on previous year -209.0%
2010 4.81 % change on previous year -269.2%
2011 14.37 % change on previous year +199.0%
2012 -10.47 % change on previous year -172.8%
2013 10.41 % change on previous year -199.4%
2014 11.59 % change on previous year +11.3%
2015 -3.32 % change on previous year -128.7%
2016 -16.76 % change on previous year +404.3%
2017 8.83 % change on previous year -152.7%
2018 27.87 % change on previous year +215.6%
2019 6.82 % change on previous year -75.5%
2020 4.17 % change on previous year -38.9%
2021 -0.0799 % change on previous year -101.9%
2022 35 % change on previous year -43913.4%
2023 -1.71 % change on previous year -104.9%
2024 1.13 % change on previous year -165.7%

Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries

  • Democratic Republic of Congo's 1.13 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.82 % change on previous year, 62% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
  • Democratic Republic of Congo's 1.13 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.92 % change on previous year, 59% of the median. (47 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (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
2022 +43913.4% -0.0799 % change on previous year 35 % change on previous year
1994 +1726.7% -3.57 % change on previous year 58.11 % change on previous year
1999 -1640.6% -0.4362 % change on previous year -7.59 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 2.31 % change on previous year -1.87 % change on previous year 10.62 % change on previous year 9
1980s 1.05 % change on previous year -19.57 % change on previous year 30.72 % change on previous year 10
1990s -1.58 % change on previous year -43.76 % change on previous year 58.11 % change on previous year 10
2000s 2.33 % change on previous year -20.53 % change on previous year 21.13 % change on previous year 10
2010s 5.42 % change on previous year -16.76 % change on previous year 27.87 % change on previous year 10
2020s 7.7 % change on previous year -1.71 % change on previous year 35 % change on previous year 5

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  4. 129 Belgium 1.07 % change on previous year compare
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  6. 131 Rwanda 1.01 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is carbon dioxide (co2) emissions (total) excluding lulucf (mt co2e) in Democratic Republic of Congo?
Carbon dioxide (co2) emissions (total) excluding lulucf (mt co2e) in Democratic Republic of Congo was 1.13 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest carbon dioxide (co2) emissions (total) excluding lulucf (mt co2e) recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
The highest recorded value was 58.11 % change on previous year in 1994.
What is the lowest carbon dioxide (co2) emissions (total) excluding lulucf (mt co2e) recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
The lowest recorded value was -43.76 % change on previous year in 1991.
How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for carbon dioxide (co2) emissions (total) excluding lulucf (mt co2e)?
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 128th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
Is carbon dioxide (co2) emissions (total) excluding lulucf (mt co2e) rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
Over the last ten years it is down 90.3%. 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 (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (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
248 places, 13,350 data points, 1971–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.