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Rwanda

Rwanda emitted about 2 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, making it the 156th largest emitter. About 0.1 tonnes per person per year, 3% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

CO₂ in 2024
2.03Mt

0.01% of the world · 156th largest

Per person
0.1t

World average 4.7 t

Change since 2005
+296%

+288% since 1990

Total since 1850
0.04bn t

0.00% of all CO₂ ever emitted

Renewable electricity
50%

World 34% (2024)

Annual CO₂ emissions

million tonnes, fossil fuels and industry
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YearCO₂ (Mt)
20242.03
20232.02
20221.96
20211.70
20201.39
20191.41
20181.31
20171.17
20161.05
20150.97
20140.83
20130.78
20120.72
20110.64
20100.58
20090.56
20080.53
20070.54
20060.51
20050.51
20040.52
20030.51
20020.51
20010.52
20000.52
19990.50
19980.48
19970.48
19960.46
19950.45
19940.46
19930.48
19920.48
19910.47
19900.52

Per person vs the world

tonnes of CO₂
  • World average
  • Rwanda

Renewable share of electricity

%
  • World
  • Rwanda

Where Rwanda's electricity came from, 2024

  • Coal 15.0%
  • Gas 26.5%
  • Oil 8.8%
  • Hydro 46.0%
  • Solar 3.5%

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

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About Rwanda's emissions

How much CO₂ does Rwanda emit?

Rwanda emitted about 2 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, making it the 156th largest emitter.

What are Rwanda's CO₂ emissions per person?

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

Are Rwanda's emissions going down?

No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +296% compared with 2005 and +288% compared with 1990.

How much of Rwanda's electricity is renewable?

49.6% in 2024, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.