Burkina Faso CO₂ Emissions
Burkina Faso emitted 6.5 million tonnes of CO₂ in 2024, 0.02% of the global total. That ranks it 128th of 213 countries and territories and works out at 0.28 tonnes per person.
Data year 2024 · Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) via Our World in Data
How much CO₂ does Burkina Faso emit?
Burkina Faso produced 6.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. The world total was 38.6 billion tonnes, so Burkina Faso accounts for 0.02% of it.
With a population of about 24 million, that is 0.28 tonnes per person, 94% below the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
CO₂ emissions in Burkina Faso since 1990
Annual emissions in Burkina Faso have risen by 996% since 1990, from 594 thousand tonnes to 6.5 million tonnes. Over the last ten years, from 2014 to 2024, they have risen by 127%. Emissions peaked in 2022 at 6.5 million tonnes and are now 1% below that level.
Where the CO₂ comes from
Oil is the largest source of CO₂ in Burkina Faso, at about 82% of the total, followed by cement at 18%.
How Burkina Faso compares with other countries
These are the countries closest to Burkina Faso in the 2024 ranking by total emissions. See the full ranking of all 213 countries.
| # | Country | Total (Mt) | Share of world | Per person (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126 | Mali | 6.98 | 0.02% | 0.28 |
| 127 | North Macedonia | 6.62 | 0.02% | 3.63 |
| 128 | Burkina Faso | 6.51 | 0.02% | 0.28 |
| 129 | Latvia | 6.46 | 0.02% | 3.45 |
| 130 | Uganda | 6.33 | 0.02% | 0.13 |
Historical emissions
Carbon dioxide stays in the atmosphere for a long time, so past emissions matter as well as current ones. Since records began, Burkina Faso has emitted about 96 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry. That is 0.01% of the cumulative global total, compared with 0.02% of emissions in 2024.
Frequently asked questions
How much CO₂ does Burkina Faso emit per year?
Burkina Faso emitted 6.5 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. That is 0.02% of global emissions.
What are the CO₂ emissions per person in Burkina Faso?
About 0.28 tonnes of CO₂ per person in 2024, which is 94% below the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
Are CO₂ emissions in Burkina Faso rising or falling?
They have risen by 127% over the last ten years and risen by 996% since 1990. Emissions peaked in 2022 at 6.5 million tonnes and are now 1% below that level.
What is the largest source of CO₂ in Burkina Faso?
Oil is the largest source, responsible for about 82% of emissions from fossil fuels and industry, followed by cement at 18%.
About the data. Figures are annual carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels and from industry, such as cement production. They are counted where the emissions happen and do not include land-use change, other greenhouse gases, or emissions from imported goods.
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025), processed by Our World in Data and used under the CC BY 4.0 licence. Latest year available: 2024.
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