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Zambia

Zambia emitted about 12 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.03% of the world total, making it the 105th largest emitter. About 0.6 tonnes per person per year, 12% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

CO₂ in 2024
12Mt

0.03% of the world · 105th largest

Per person
0.6t

World average 4.7 t

Change since 2005
+437%

+400% since 1990

Total since 1850
0.30bn t

0.02% of all CO₂ ever emitted

Renewable electricity
88%

World 34% (2024)

Annual CO₂ emissions

million tonnes, fossil fuels and industry
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YearCO₂ (Mt)
202412.04
202311.83
202210.94
20219.35
20209.99
20198.85
20188.66
20177.46
20165.98
20155.52
20145.28
20134.43
20124.18
20113.38
20103.12
20092.94
20082.55
20072.30
20062.23
20052.24
20042.10
20032.07
20021.96
20011.89
20001.78
19991.78
19982.28
19972.35
19961.84
19952.14
19942.39
19932.47
19922.43
19912.38
19902.41

Per person vs the world

tonnes of CO₂
  • World average
  • Zambia

Renewable share of electricity

%
  • World
  • Zambia

Where Zambia's electricity came from, 2024

  • Coal 10.8%
  • Oil 1.7%
  • Hydro 86.2%
  • Solar 0.9%
  • Bioenergy & other 0.4%

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

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About Zambia's emissions

How much CO₂ does Zambia emit?

Zambia emitted about 12 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.03% of the world total, making it the 105th largest emitter.

What are Zambia's CO₂ emissions per person?

About 0.6 tonnes per person per year, 12% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

Are Zambia's emissions going down?

No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +437% compared with 2005 and +400% compared with 1990.

How much of Zambia's electricity is renewable?

87.5% in 2024, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.