What is co2 emissions from gas flaring in Angola?

Co2 emissions from gas flaring in Angola was 13,296 thousand metric tons in 2009, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.

What is the highest co2 emissions from gas flaring recorded in Angola?

The highest recorded value was 14,052 thousand metric tons in 2007.

What is the lowest co2 emissions from gas flaring recorded in Angola?

The lowest recorded value was 0 thousand metric tons in 1960.

How does Angola rank for co2 emissions from gas flaring?

Angola ranks 2nd out of 51 countries with data for 2009.

Is co2 emissions from gas flaring rising or falling in Angola?

Over the last ten years it is up 209.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Angola data come from?

The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of CO2 emissions from gas flaring (thousand metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

CO2 emissions from gas flaring in Angola

Name: CO2 emissions from gas flaring in Angola
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site
License: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)

Angola: CO2 emissions from gas flaring was 13,296 thousand metric tons in 2009. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2009)

13,296 thousand metric tons

Change on year

down 0.2%

World rank

2nd

of 51 countries

All-time high

14,052 thousand metric tons

in 2007

All-time low

0 thousand metric tons

in 1960

Years of data

1960–2009

CO2 emissions from gas flaring in Angola, 1960–2009

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in thousand metric tons.

Analysis

In 2009, co2 emissions from gas flaring in Angola stood at 13,296 thousand metric tons.

The figure is down 0.2% on the previous year and up 209.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, co2 emissions from gas flaring in Angola peaked at 14,052 thousand metric tons in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0 thousand metric tons, in 1960.

Angola ranks 2nd of 51 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	0 thousand metric tons	0 thousand metric tons	0 thousand metric tons	10
1970s	1,807 thousand metric tons	1,089 thousand metric tons	2,398 thousand metric tons	10
1980s	2,341 thousand metric tons	2,197 thousand metric tons	2,442 thousand metric tons	10
1990s	2,195 thousand metric tons	1,404 thousand metric tons	4,294 thousand metric tons	10
2000s	9,332 thousand metric tons	656.39 thousand metric tons	14,052 thousand metric tons	10

Countries ranked near Angola

1 Nigeria 25,658 thousand metric tons compare
3 Algeria 10,594 thousand metric tons compare
4 Libya 6,278 thousand metric tons compare
5 Equatorial Guinea 1,038 thousand metric tons compare

See the full ranking of 51 places →

More environment data for Angola

Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 69.92 Mt CO2e (2024)
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 1.85 t CO2e/capita (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 7.25 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 1.77 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 21.75 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.0059 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 34.32 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.0048 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.0542 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 3.49 Mt CO2e (2024)

All data for Angola →

Frequently asked questions

What is co2 emissions from gas flaring in Angola?: Co2 emissions from gas flaring in Angola was 13,296 thousand metric tons in 2009, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
What is the highest co2 emissions from gas flaring recorded in Angola?: The highest recorded value was 14,052 thousand metric tons in 2007.
What is the lowest co2 emissions from gas flaring recorded in Angola?: The lowest recorded value was 0 thousand metric tons in 1960.
How does Angola rank for co2 emissions from gas flaring?: Angola ranks 2nd out of 51 countries with data for 2009.
Is co2 emissions from gas flaring rising or falling in Angola?: Over the last ten years it is up 209.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Angola data come from?: The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of CO2 emissions from gas flaring (thousand metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: CO2 emissions from gas flaring (thousand metric tons)
Unit: thousand metric tons
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 51 places, 2,449 data points, 1960–2009
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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