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Sub-Saharan Africa

Gambia

The Gambia emitted about 803 thousand tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, making it the 171st largest emitter. About 0.3 tonnes per person per year, 6% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

CO₂ in 2024
0.80Mt

0.00% of the world · 171st largest

Per person
0.3t

World average 4.7 t

Change since 2005
+152%

+306% since 1990

Total since 1850
0.02bn t

0.00% of all CO₂ ever emitted

Renewable electricity
0%

World 34% (2024)

Annual CO₂ emissions

million tonnes, fossil fuels and industry
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YearCO₂ (Mt)
20240.80
20230.77
20220.81
20210.73
20200.70
20190.71
20180.65
20170.60
20160.59
20150.58
20140.51
20130.43
20120.45
20110.44
20100.43
20090.37
20080.36
20070.35
20060.35
20050.32
20040.32
20030.30
20020.30
20010.30
20000.28
19990.28
19980.24
19970.22
19960.22
19950.22
19940.21
19930.21
19920.20
19910.20
19900.20

Per person vs the world

tonnes of CO₂
  • World average
  • Gambia

Renewable share of electricity

%
  • World
  • Gambia

Where the Gambia's electricity came from, 2024

  • Oil 100.0%

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

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The Gambia in the world

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About the Gambia's emissions

How much CO₂ does the Gambia emit?

The Gambia emitted about 803 thousand tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, making it the 171st largest emitter.

What are the Gambia's CO₂ emissions per person?

About 0.3 tonnes per person per year, 6% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

Are the Gambia's emissions going down?

No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +152% compared with 2005 and +306% compared with 1990.

How much of the Gambia's electricity is renewable?

0.0% in 2024, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.