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

In 2024, Ghana ranked #81 out of 203 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e).

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

Name: Ghana: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
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In 2024, Ghana's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 24.17.

That's up 4.1% from 2023, the highest value since 2021.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 187.08 . Ghana ranks #81 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #4 of 47.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 24.49; 2021
Trough: 7.11; 2005
1-year change: +4.1%
5-year change: +19.2%; +3.6% / yr
10-year change: +62.9%; +5.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
2024	24.1710
2023	23.2246
2022	23.7878
2021	24.4916
2020	22.9458
2019	20.2766
2018	19.0565
2017	17.3725
2016	16.0400
2015	15.6106

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 Ghana's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024?: In 2024, Ghana's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 24.17, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Ghana's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: Ghana's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rose 4.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Ghana rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)?: In 2024, Ghana ranked #81 out of 203 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e).
How does Ghana'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 Ghana is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #4 of 47.
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.