Climate change in Africa - statistics & facts
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- Temperature departure in Africa
- 1.3°C
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Land temperature anomalies in Africa 1910-2021
- Cumulative CO2 emissions in Africa
- 49.1bn mt
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Cumulative CO2 emissions in Africa 1750-2021
- Largest African CO2 emitter
- South Africa
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CO2 emissions in Africa 2021, by country
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Overview
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Overview
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Global disaster risk index 2022, by region
Global disaster risk index 2022, by region
Regions with the highest disaster risk worldwide in 2022
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Vulnerability and readiness to climate change index in Africa 2021, by country
Vulnerability and readiness to climate change index in Africa 2021, by country
Vulnerability and readiness to climate change according to the ND-GAIN index in Africa in 2021, by country
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Climate resilience index in Africa 2022, by country
Climate resilience index in Africa 2022, by country
Climate resilience in Africa in 2022, by country (index score)
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Global climate risk index 2019, by select country
Global climate risk index 2019, by select country
Climate risk index of the most affected countries worldwide in 2019
Emissions
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- Premium Statistic Cumulative CO2 emissions in Africa 1750-2021
- Premium Statistic Percent of global CO2 emissions with origin in Africa 2000-2021
- Basic Statistic CO2 emissions in Africa 2021, by country
- Basic Statistic CO2 emissions per capita in Africa 2021, by country
- Premium Statistic Methane emissions in Sub-Saharan Africa 2000-2019
- Premium Statistic Share of GHG emissions in Sub-Saharan Africa 2020, by sector
Emissions
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Cumulative CO2 emissions in Africa 1750-2021
Cumulative CO2 emissions in Africa 1750-2021
Cumulative carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil fuel combustion in Africa from 1750 to 2021, compared to the world (in million metric tons)
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Percent of global CO2 emissions with origin in Africa 2000-2021
Percent of global CO2 emissions with origin in Africa 2000-2021
Africa's share in global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from 2000 to 2021
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CO2 emissions in Africa 2021, by country
CO2 emissions in Africa 2021, by country
Production-based carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in Africa in 2021, by country (in metric tons)
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CO2 emissions per capita in Africa 2021, by country
CO2 emissions per capita in Africa 2021, by country
Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per capita in Africa in 2021, by country (in metric tons)
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Methane emissions in Sub-Saharan Africa 2000-2019
Methane emissions in Sub-Saharan Africa 2000-2019
Methane emissions in Sub-Saharan Africa from 2000 to 2019 (in million metric tons of CO₂ equivalent)
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Share of GHG emissions in Sub-Saharan Africa 2020, by sector
Share of GHG emissions in Sub-Saharan Africa 2020, by sector
Distribution of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Sub-Saharan Africa as of 2020, by sector
Climate-related disasters
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- Premium Statistic Number of climate hazards in Africa 1970-2019
- Basic Statistic Reported natural disasters in Africa 1970-2019, by type
- Premium Statistic Number of people affected by natural disasters in Africa 1970-2019, by country
- Basic Statistic Deadliest climate disasters in Africa 1970-2019, by human loss
- Basic Statistic Reported deaths due to natural disasters in Africa 1970-2019, by cause
Climate-related disasters
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Number of climate hazards in Africa 1970-2019
Number of climate hazards in Africa 1970-2019
Number of reported weather, climate, and water related disasters in Africa from 1970 to 2019
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Reported natural disasters in Africa 1970-2019, by type
Reported natural disasters in Africa 1970-2019, by type
Distribution of reported natural disasters in Africa between 1970 and 2019, by type
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Number of people affected by natural disasters in Africa 1970-2019, by country
Number of people affected by natural disasters in Africa 1970-2019, by country
Number of people affected by natural disasters in selected African countries between 1970 and 2019, by type (per million population)
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Deadliest climate disasters in Africa 1970-2019, by human loss
Deadliest climate disasters in Africa 1970-2019, by human loss
Largest natural disasters in Africa between 1970 and 2019, by number of deaths
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Reported deaths due to natural disasters in Africa 1970-2019, by cause
Reported deaths due to natural disasters in Africa 1970-2019, by cause
Distribution of reported deaths due to natural disasters in Africa between 1970 and 2019, by cause
Economic impact
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- Basic Statistic Reported economic losses due to natural disasters in Africa 1970-2019, by type
- Basic Statistic Biggest climate disasters in Africa 1970-2019, by economic loss
- Premium Statistic Economic damages caused by droughts in Africa 1970-2019, by country
- Premium Statistic Economic damages caused by flooding as share of GDP in Africa 1970-2019, by country
- Premium Statistic Economic damages caused by storms as share of GDP in Africa 1970-2019, by country
- Premium Statistic Projected GDP loss due to climate change in African countries 2050-2100
- Premium Statistic GDP exposure to wildfire, flood, sea level rise, or storms in Africa 2050, by country
Economic impact
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Reported economic losses due to natural disasters in Africa 1970-2019, by type
Reported economic losses due to natural disasters in Africa 1970-2019, by type
Distribution of reported economic losses due to natural disasters in Africa between 1970 and 2019, by type
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Biggest climate disasters in Africa 1970-2019, by economic loss
Biggest climate disasters in Africa 1970-2019, by economic loss
Largest natural disasters in Africa between 1970 and 2019, by economic loss (in billion U.S. dollars)
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Economic damages caused by droughts in Africa 1970-2019, by country
Economic damages caused by droughts in Africa 1970-2019, by country
Economic damages caused by droughts as a share of GDP in selected African countries between 1970 and 2019
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Economic damages caused by flooding as share of GDP in Africa 1970-2019, by country
Economic damages caused by flooding as share of GDP in Africa 1970-2019, by country
Economic damages caused by floods as a share of GDP in selected African countries between 1970 and 2019
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Economic damages caused by storms as share of GDP in Africa 1970-2019, by country
Economic damages caused by storms as share of GDP in Africa 1970-2019, by country
Economic damages caused by storms as a share of GDP in selected African countries between 1970 and 2019
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Projected GDP loss due to climate change in African countries 2050-2100
Projected GDP loss due to climate change in African countries 2050-2100
Estimated share of GDP loss due to climate change in Africa in 2050 and 2100, by country and scenario
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GDP exposure to wildfire, flood, sea level rise, or storms in Africa 2050, by country
GDP exposure to wildfire, flood, sea level rise, or storms in Africa 2050, by country
Estimated percentage of GDP exposed to losses due to wildfire, flood, sea level rise, or storms in Africa in 2050, by country
Social impact
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- Premium Statistic Climate change making life worse for people living in poverty in Africa 2016-2018
- Premium Statistic Main causes of disaster displacements in sub-Saharan Africa 2020
- Basic Statistic People displaced due to natural disasters in Africa 2020, by country
- Premium Statistic Projected internal climate migrants globally 2050, by region
- Premium Statistic Population share of climate migrants globally 2050, by region
- Premium Statistic Projected internal climate migrants in Sub-Saharan Africa 2050, by region
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Climate change making life worse for people living in poverty in Africa 2016-2018
Climate change making life worse for people living in poverty in Africa 2016-2018
Climate change having a negative impact on life in Africa between 2016 and 2018, by poverty level
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Main causes of disaster displacements in sub-Saharan Africa 2020
Main causes of disaster displacements in sub-Saharan Africa 2020
Number of disaster displacements in sub-Saharan Africa in 2020, by cause (in millions)
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People displaced due to natural disasters in Africa 2020, by country
People displaced due to natural disasters in Africa 2020, by country
Number of people displaced due to various hazards and climate-induced disasters in selected countries in the Horn of Africa as of 2020
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Projected internal climate migrants globally 2050, by region
Projected internal climate migrants globally 2050, by region
Projected number of internal climate migrants displaced worldwide by 2050, by region and scenario (in millions)
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Population share of climate migrants globally 2050, by region
Population share of climate migrants globally 2050, by region
Projected share of internal climate migrants displaced worldwide by 2050, by region
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Projected internal climate migrants in Sub-Saharan Africa 2050, by region
Projected internal climate migrants in Sub-Saharan Africa 2050, by region
Projected number of internal climate migrants displaced in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2050, by region and scenario (in millions)
Climate finance
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- Premium Statistic Climate finance flows to Africa 2010-2019
- Premium Statistic Africa's share in the global climate finance flows 2010-2019
- Premium Statistic Sectorial distribution of climate finance for mitigation in Africa 2010-2019
- Premium Statistic Sectorial distribution of climate finance for adaptation in Africa 2010-2019
- Premium Statistic Annual climate finance needs in Africa 2020-2030
- Premium Statistic Agricultural adaptation costs to climate change in Sub-Saharan Africa 2050
Climate finance
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Climate finance flows to Africa 2010-2019
Climate finance flows to Africa 2010-2019
Total climate finance flows to Africa from 2010 to 2019 (in billion U.S. dollars)
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Africa's share in the global climate finance flows 2010-2019
Africa's share in the global climate finance flows 2010-2019
Share of Africa in the total global climate finance flows from 2010 to 2019
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Sectorial distribution of climate finance for mitigation in Africa 2010-2019
Sectorial distribution of climate finance for mitigation in Africa 2010-2019
Distribution of climate mitigation finance flows to Africa between 2010 and 2019, by sector
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Sectorial distribution of climate finance for adaptation in Africa 2010-2019
Sectorial distribution of climate finance for adaptation in Africa 2010-2019
Distribution of climate adaptation finance flows to Africa between 2010 and 2019, by sector
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Annual climate finance needs in Africa 2020-2030
Annual climate finance needs in Africa 2020-2030
Estimated annual climate finance needs in Africa between 2020 and 2030, by type (in billion U.S. dollars)
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Agricultural adaptation costs to climate change in Sub-Saharan Africa 2050
Agricultural adaptation costs to climate change in Sub-Saharan Africa 2050
Annual costs for adapting agriculture to climate change in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2050 (in billion U.S. dollars)
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