Sub-Saharan Africa
Democratic Republic of Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo emitted about 5.9 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.02% of the world total, making it the 132nd largest emitter. About 0.1 tonnes per person per year, 1% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
- CO₂ in 2024
- 5.90Mt
- Per person
- 0.1t
- Change since 2005
- +158%
- Total since 1850
- 0.24bn t
- Renewable electricity
- 100%
0.02% of the world · 132nd largest
World average 4.7 t
+39% 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 | 5.90 |
| 2023 | 5.88 |
| 2022 | 5.89 |
| 2021 | 4.29 |
| 2020 | 4.31 |
| 2019 | 4.12 |
| 2018 | 3.77 |
| 2017 | 2.92 |
| 2016 | 2.66 |
| 2015 | 3.27 |
| 2014 | 5.07 |
| 2013 | 3.92 |
| 2012 | 2.80 |
| 2011 | 3.04 |
| 2010 | 2.74 |
| 2009 | 2.45 |
| 2008 | 2.69 |
| 2007 | 2.62 |
| 2006 | 2.35 |
| 2005 | 2.29 |
| 2004 | 2.03 |
| 2003 | 2.10 |
| 2002 | 1.73 |
| 2001 | 1.65 |
| 2000 | 1.71 |
| 1999 | 2.20 |
| 1998 | 2.73 |
| 1997 | 3.09 |
| 1996 | 3.47 |
| 1995 | 3.10 |
| 1994 | 2.75 |
| 1993 | 2.66 |
| 1992 | 2.81 |
| 1991 | 3.13 |
| 1990 | 4.25 |
Per person vs the world
tonnes of CO₂- World average
- Democratic Republic of Congo
Renewable share of electricity
%- World
- Democratic Republic of Congo
Where the Democratic Republic of Congo's electricity came from, 2024
- Hydro 84.2%
- Solar 15.8%
- Bioenergy & other 0.1%
Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·
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The Democratic Republic of Congo in the world
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About the Democratic Republic of Congo's emissions
How much CO₂ does the Democratic Republic of Congo emit?
The Democratic Republic of Congo emitted about 5.9 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.02% of the world total, making it the 132nd largest emitter.
What are the Democratic Republic of Congo's CO₂ emissions per person?
About 0.1 tonnes per person per year, 1% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
Are the Democratic Republic of Congo's emissions going down?
No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +158% compared with 2005 and +39% compared with 1990.
How much of the Democratic Republic of Congo's electricity is renewable?
100.0% in 2024, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.