Togo CO₂ Emissions
Togo emitted 2.8 million tonnes of CO₂ in 2024, 0.01% of the global total. That ranks it 151st of 213 countries and territories and works out at 0.33 tonnes per person.
Data year 2024 · Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) via Our World in Data
How much CO₂ does Togo emit?
Togo produced 2.8 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. The world total was 38.6 billion tonnes, so Togo accounts for 0.01% of it.
With a population of about 8.4 million, that is 0.33 tonnes per person, 93% below the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
CO₂ emissions in Togo since 1990
Annual emissions in Togo have risen by 182% since 1990, from 978 thousand tonnes to 2.8 million tonnes. Over the last ten years, from 2014 to 2024, they have risen by 85%. 2024 is the highest year on record.
Where the CO₂ comes from
Oil is the largest source of CO₂ in Togo, at about 53% of the total, followed by cement at 34% and gas at 13%.
How Togo compares with other countries
These are the countries closest to Togo in the 2024 ranking by total emissions. See the full ranking of all 213 countries.
| # | Country | Total (Mt) | Share of world | Per person (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 149 | Haiti | 2.97 | 0.01% | 0.25 |
| 150 | Chad | 2.83 | 0.01% | 0.14 |
| 151 | Togo | 2.75 | 0.01% | 0.33 |
| 152 | Lesotho | 2.57 | 0.01% | 1.10 |
| 153 | Montenegro | 2.38 | 0.01% | 3.72 |
Historical emissions
Carbon dioxide stays in the atmosphere for a long time, so past emissions matter as well as current ones. Since records began, Togo has emitted about 77 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry. That is less than 0.01% of the cumulative global total, compared with 0.01% of emissions in 2024.
Frequently asked questions
How much CO₂ does Togo emit per year?
Togo emitted 2.8 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. That is 0.01% of global emissions.
What are the CO₂ emissions per person in Togo?
About 0.33 tonnes of CO₂ per person in 2024, which is 93% below the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
Are CO₂ emissions in Togo rising or falling?
They have risen by 85% over the last ten years and risen by 182% since 1990. 2024 is the highest year on record.
What is the largest source of CO₂ in Togo?
Oil is the largest source, responsible for about 53% of emissions from fossil fuels and industry, followed by cement at 34%.
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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