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Angola

Angola emitted about 22.3 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.06% of the world total, making it the 84th largest emitter. About 0.6 tonnes per person per year, 12% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

CO₂ in 2024
22Mt

0.06% of the world · 84th largest

Per person
0.6t

World average 4.7 t

Change since 2005
+45%

+339% since 1990

Total since 1850
0.74bn t

0.04% of all CO₂ ever emitted

Renewable electricity
74%

World 34% (2024)

Annual CO₂ emissions

million tonnes, fossil fuels and industry
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YearCO₂ (Mt)
202422.33
202321.68
202221.09
202119.22
202016.55
201922.21
201823.28
201723.60
201625.47
201527.51
201426.09
201325.71
201225.94
201123.40
201022.98
200920.67
200818.75
200717.59
200617.15
200515.39
200417.02
200317.48
200216.08
200115.91
200016.00
199917.26
199816.51
199715.88
199615.25
199512.62
199411.35
19935.75
19925.16
19915.06
19905.09

Per person vs the world

tonnes of CO₂
  • World average
  • Angola

Renewable share of electricity

%
  • World
  • Angola

Where Angola's electricity came from, 2024

  • Gas 9.0%
  • Oil 17.3%
  • Hydro 70.6%
  • Solar 2.8%
  • Bioenergy & other 0.3%

Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·

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About Angola's emissions

How much CO₂ does Angola emit?

Angola emitted about 22.3 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.06% of the world total, making it the 84th largest emitter.

What are Angola's CO₂ emissions per person?

About 0.6 tonnes per person per year, 12% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

Are Angola's emissions going down?

No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +45% compared with 2005 and +339% compared with 1990.

How much of Angola's electricity is renewable?

73.7% in 2024, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.