How does Afghanistan rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)?

In 2024, Afghanistan ranked #103 out of 203 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e).

Afghanistan: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)

Name: Afghanistan: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
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In 2024, Afghanistan's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 12.07.

That's up 3.6% from 2023, the highest value since 2021.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 187.08 . Afghanistan ranks #103 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #18 of 22.

Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CO2.MT.CE.AR5) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 12.49; 2021
Trough: 1.28; 2005
1-year change: +3.6%
5-year change: -0.3%; -0.1% / yr
10-year change: +51.6%; +4.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
2024	12.0684
2023	11.6486
2022	11.2980
2021	12.4864
2020	12.1436
2019	12.1046
2018	11.8099
2017	10.3972
2016	7.6117
2015	8.4272

About Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the agriculture, energy, waste, and industrial sectors, excluding LULUCF.. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).

Indicator code: EN.GHG.CO2.MT.CE.AR5 • Category: Environment

Environmental data note: Environmental indicators like CO2 emissions often lag by 2–3 years due to the complexity of data collection. Values represent actual measured or estimated emissions, not policy targets.

Frequently asked questions

What was Afghanistan's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024?: In 2024, Afghanistan's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 12.07, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Afghanistan's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: Afghanistan's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rose 3.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Afghanistan rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)?: In 2024, Afghanistan ranked #103 out of 203 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e).
How does Afghanistan's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?: The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 187.08, so Afghanistan is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #18 of 22.
What is Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) and how is it measured?: A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the agriculture, energy, waste, and industrial sectors, excluding LULUCF.. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).

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Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CO2.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.