Sub-Saharan Africa
Benin
Benin emitted about 6.1 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.02% of the world total, making it the 131st largest emitter. About 0.4 tonnes per person per year, 9% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
- CO₂ in 2024
- 6.07Mt
- Per person
- 0.4t
- Change since 2005
- +144%
- Total since 1850
- 0.13bn t
- Renewable electricity
- 4%
0.02% of the world · 131st largest
World average 4.7 t
+948% since 1990
0.01% of all CO₂ ever emitted
World 34% (2024)
Annual CO₂ emissions
million tonnes, fossil fuels and industryShow the data as a table
| Year | CO₂ (Mt) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.07 |
| 2023 | 5.93 |
| 2022 | 6.09 |
| 2021 | 5.81 |
| 2020 | 5.54 |
| 2019 | 5.27 |
| 2018 | 5.67 |
| 2017 | 5.56 |
| 2016 | 5.31 |
| 2015 | 5.32 |
| 2014 | 4.77 |
| 2013 | 4.57 |
| 2012 | 4.40 |
| 2011 | 4.48 |
| 2010 | 4.68 |
| 2009 | 4.23 |
| 2008 | 3.92 |
| 2007 | 3.93 |
| 2006 | 3.35 |
| 2005 | 2.49 |
| 2004 | 2.59 |
| 2003 | 2.39 |
| 2002 | 2.11 |
| 2001 | 1.69 |
| 2000 | 1.47 |
| 1999 | 1.46 |
| 1998 | 1.11 |
| 1997 | 1.22 |
| 1996 | 1.18 |
| 1995 | 0.96 |
| 1994 | 0.91 |
| 1993 | 0.81 |
| 1992 | 0.67 |
| 1991 | 0.62 |
| 1990 | 0.58 |
Per person vs the world
tonnes of CO₂- World average
- Benin
Renewable share of electricity
%- World
- Benin
Where Benin's electricity came from, 2024
- Gas 72.3%
- Oil 23.8%
- Solar 4.0%
Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·
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About Benin's emissions
How much CO₂ does Benin emit?
Benin emitted about 6.1 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.02% of the world total, making it the 131st largest emitter.
What are Benin's CO₂ emissions per person?
About 0.4 tonnes per person per year, 9% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
Are Benin's emissions going down?
No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +144% compared with 2005 and +948% compared with 1990.
How much of Benin's electricity is renewable?
4.0% in 2024, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.