Sub-Saharan Africa
Senegal
Senegal emitted about 14.1 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.04% of the world total, making it the 98th largest emitter. About 0.8 tonnes per person per year, 16% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
- CO₂ in 2024
- 14Mt
- Per person
- 0.8t
- Change since 2005
- +154%
- Total since 1850
- 0.30bn t
- Renewable electricity
- 20%
0.04% of the world · 98th largest
World average 4.7 t
+381% since 1990
0.02% 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 | 14.09 |
| 2023 | 14.08 |
| 2022 | 14.13 |
| 2021 | 12.32 |
| 2020 | 10.82 |
| 2019 | 12.71 |
| 2018 | 11.33 |
| 2017 | 10.76 |
| 2016 | 10.01 |
| 2015 | 9.85 |
| 2014 | 8.72 |
| 2013 | 7.85 |
| 2012 | 7.36 |
| 2011 | 7.82 |
| 2010 | 6.86 |
| 2009 | 5.26 |
| 2008 | 4.74 |
| 2007 | 5.20 |
| 2006 | 4.43 |
| 2005 | 5.54 |
| 2004 | 5.24 |
| 2003 | 4.93 |
| 2002 | 4.44 |
| 2001 | 4.26 |
| 2000 | 3.90 |
| 1999 | 3.60 |
| 1998 | 3.33 |
| 1997 | 3.18 |
| 1996 | 3.24 |
| 1995 | 2.99 |
| 1994 | 3.64 |
| 1993 | 3.29 |
| 1992 | 3.17 |
| 1991 | 3.11 |
| 1990 | 2.93 |
Per person vs the world
tonnes of CO₂- World average
- Senegal
Renewable share of electricity
%- World
- Senegal
Where Senegal's electricity came from, 2024
- Coal 1.3%
- Gas 0.3%
- Oil 78.6%
- Hydro 4.1%
- Wind 5.4%
- Solar 8.9%
- Bioenergy & other 1.4%
Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·
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About Senegal's emissions
How much CO₂ does Senegal emit?
Senegal emitted about 14.1 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.04% of the world total, making it the 98th largest emitter.
What are Senegal's CO₂ emissions per person?
About 0.8 tonnes per person per year, 16% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
Are Senegal's emissions going down?
No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +154% compared with 2005 and +381% compared with 1990.
How much of Senegal's electricity is renewable?
19.8% in 2024, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.