Burundi CO₂ Emissions
Burundi emitted 917 thousand tonnes of CO₂ in 2024, less than 0.01% of the global total. That ranks it 169th of 213 countries and territories and works out at 0.07 tonnes per person.
Data year 2024 · Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) via Our World in Data
How much CO₂ does Burundi emit?
Burundi produced 917 thousand tonnes of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. The world total was 38.6 billion tonnes, so Burundi accounts for less than 0.01% of it.
With a population of about 14 million, that is 0.07 tonnes per person, 99% below the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
CO₂ emissions in Burundi since 1990
Annual emissions in Burundi have risen by 339% since 1990, from 209 thousand tonnes to 917 thousand tonnes. Over the last ten years, from 2014 to 2024, they have risen by 158%. 2024 is the highest year on record.
Where the CO₂ comes from
Oil is the largest source of CO₂ in Burundi, at about 94% of the total, followed by coal at 6%.
How Burundi compares with other countries
These are the countries closest to Burundi in the 2024 ranking by total emissions. See the full ranking of all 213 countries.
| # | Country | Total (Mt) | Share of world | Per person (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 167 | French Polynesia | 0.92 | <0.01% | 3.27 |
| 168 | Aruba | 0.92 | <0.01% | 8.52 |
| 169 | Burundi | 0.92 | <0.01% | 0.07 |
| 170 | Liberia | 0.86 | <0.01% | 0.15 |
| 171 | Gambia | 0.80 | <0.01% | 0.29 |
Historical emissions
Carbon dioxide stays in the atmosphere for a long time, so past emissions matter as well as current ones. Since records began, Burundi has emitted about 17 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry. That is less than 0.01% of the cumulative global total, compared with less than 0.01% of emissions in 2024.
Frequently asked questions
How much CO₂ does Burundi emit per year?
Burundi emitted 917 thousand tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. That is less than 0.01% of global emissions.
What are the CO₂ emissions per person in Burundi?
About 0.07 tonnes of CO₂ per person in 2024, which is 99% below the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
Are CO₂ emissions in Burundi rising or falling?
They have risen by 158% over the last ten years and risen by 339% since 1990. 2024 is the highest year on record.
What is the largest source of CO₂ in Burundi?
Oil is the largest source, responsible for about 94% of emissions from fossil fuels and industry, followed by coal at 6%.
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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