In 2020, Tanzania emitted 0.18 metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) per capita. The volume of emissions per person slightly decreased from 0.21 metric tons in the previous year. Since 2000, it has fluctuated but overall increased. That year, Tanzania contributed 0.08 metric tons per capita to CO2 emissions, the lowest amount in the period observed. Currently, the country has one of the smallest carbon footprints in Africa.
Per capita carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in Tanzania from 2000 to 2020
(in metric tons)
Figures have been rounded.
CO2 emissions from the burning of fossil fuels for energy and cement production. The source adds:
"CO2 emissions are measured on a production basis, meaning they do not adjust for emissions embedded in traded goods".
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OWID. (November 5, 2021). Per capita carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in Tanzania from 2000 to 2020 (in metric tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1287825/per-capita-carbon-dioxide-co2-emissions-in-tanzania/
OWID. "Per capita carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in Tanzania from 2000 to 2020 (in metric tons)." Chart. November 5, 2021. Statista. Accessed November 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1287825/per-capita-carbon-dioxide-co2-emissions-in-tanzania/
OWID. (2021). Per capita carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in Tanzania from 2000 to 2020 (in metric tons). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1287825/per-capita-carbon-dioxide-co2-emissions-in-tanzania/
OWID. "Per Capita Carbon Dioxide (Co2) Emissions in Tanzania from 2000 to 2020 (in Metric Tons)." Statista, Statista Inc., 5 Nov 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1287825/per-capita-carbon-dioxide-co2-emissions-in-tanzania/
OWID, Per capita carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in Tanzania from 2000 to 2020 (in metric tons) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1287825/per-capita-carbon-dioxide-co2-emissions-in-tanzania/ (last visited November 21, 2024)
Per capita carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in Tanzania from 2000 to 2020 (in metric tons) [Graph], OWID, November 5, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1287825/per-capita-carbon-dioxide-co2-emissions-in-tanzania/
