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Sub-Saharan Africa

Ethiopia

Ethiopia emitted about 17.8 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.05% of the world total, making it the 94th largest emitter. About 0.1 tonnes per person per year, 3% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

CO₂ in 2024
18Mt

0.05% of the world · 94th largest

Per person
0.1t

World average 4.7 t

Change since 2005
+260%

+497% since 1990

Total since 1850
0.33bn t

0.02% of all CO₂ ever emitted

Renewable electricity
100%

World 34% (2025)

Annual CO₂ emissions

million tonnes, fossil fuels and industry
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YearCO₂ (Mt)
202417.84
202317.57
202216.96
202117.91
202016.74
201917.18
201816.12
201714.60
201614.32
201512.56
201411.54
20139.74
20127.99
20117.36
20106.34
20096.45
20086.42
20075.84
20065.32
20054.96
20045.16
20034.87
20024.43
20014.27
20003.46
19993.09
19983.15
19972.98
19962.79
19952.51
19942.20
19932.99
19922.94
19912.96
19902.99

Per person vs the world

tonnes of CO₂
  • World average
  • Ethiopia

Renewable share of electricity

%
  • World
  • Ethiopia

Where Ethiopia's electricity came from, 2025

  • Hydro 96.5%
  • Wind 3.3%
  • Solar 0.1%
  • Bioenergy & other 0.1%

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

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About Ethiopia's emissions

How much CO₂ does Ethiopia emit?

Ethiopia emitted about 17.8 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.05% of the world total, making it the 94th largest emitter.

What are Ethiopia's CO₂ emissions per person?

About 0.1 tonnes per person per year, 3% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

Are Ethiopia's emissions going down?

No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +260% compared with 2005 and +497% compared with 1990.

How much of Ethiopia's electricity is renewable?

100.0% in 2025, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.