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Sub-Saharan Africa

Kenya

Kenya emitted about 21.2 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.05% of the world total, making it the 86th largest emitter. About 0.4 tonnes per person per year, 8% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

CO₂ in 2024
21Mt

0.05% of the world · 86th largest

Per person
0.4t

World average 4.7 t

Change since 2005
+151%

+267% since 1990

Total since 1850
0.55bn t

0.03% of all CO₂ ever emitted

Renewable electricity
90%

World 34% (2025)

Annual CO₂ emissions

million tonnes, fossil fuels and industry
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YearCO₂ (Mt)
202421.23
202321.19
202220.54
202120.59
202019.99
201918.16
201817.00
201716.18
201616.29
201515.21
201413.21
201312.16
201211.25
201112.22
201011.86
200912.19
200810.10
20079.73
20069.57
20058.45
20047.62
20036.72
20027.82
20019.22
200010.39
199910.02
199810.00
19978.23
19969.28
19957.52
19946.52
19936.31
19925.51
19914.81
19905.79

Per person vs the world

tonnes of CO₂
  • World average
  • Kenya

Renewable share of electricity

%
  • World
  • Kenya

Where Kenya's electricity came from, 2025

  • Oil 10.0%
  • Hydro 20.9%
  • Wind 16.4%
  • Solar 4.6%
  • Bioenergy & other 48.0%

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

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About Kenya's emissions

How much CO₂ does Kenya emit?

Kenya emitted about 21.2 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.05% of the world total, making it the 86th largest emitter.

What are Kenya's CO₂ emissions per person?

About 0.4 tonnes per person per year, 8% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

Are Kenya's emissions going down?

No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +151% compared with 2005 and +267% compared with 1990.

How much of Kenya's electricity is renewable?

90.0% in 2025, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.