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

In 2024, Kenya ranked #85 out of 203 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e).

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

Name: Kenya: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
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In 2024, Kenya's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 21.64.

That's up 1.7% from 2023, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 187.08 . Kenya ranks #85 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #6 of 47.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 21.97; 2022
Trough: 9.03; 2005
1-year change: +1.7%
5-year change: +11.1%; +2.1% / yr
10-year change: +37.8%; +3.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
2024	21.6387
2023	21.2679
2022	21.9726
2021	21.5155
2020	19.1646
2019	19.4769
2018	19.1369
2017	19.2464
2016	18.5033
2015	17.0005

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 Kenya's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024?: In 2024, Kenya's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 21.64, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Kenya's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: Kenya's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rose 1.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Kenya rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)?: In 2024, Kenya ranked #85 out of 203 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e).
How does Kenya'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 Kenya is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #6 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.