碳排放统计

The table displays the carbon production levels in four African countries between 1995 and 1999.

Overall, only Nigeria experienced a general increase in its carbon production numbers, while Congo’s production constantly dropped. The carbon production of Algeria and Botswana were both erratic, though they both seemingly experienced a rise in numbers toward the end of the period.

As presented, Nigeria consistently had the highest carbon production, registering figures above the other selected countries. In 1995, Nigeria produced 2 million kg of carbon a day. But by 1999, daily production had gone up to 2.3 million kg. Algeria’s production also rose, though not consistently. Its carbon production began in 1997 at 40,000 kg/day yet fell to just 15,000 kg/day the following year. In 1999, it had risen to 50,000 kg/day.

Despite the apparent rise in carbon production in Botswana, the overall numbers had actually decreased. In 1995, Botswana's carbon production stood at 210,000 kg/day, but within a year, it had dropped significantly to 7,000 kg/day. Even with a slight increase to 75,000 kg/day in 1999, it was still a far cry from previous levels. Lastly, Congo’s level of carbon production was the second highest in 1995 at 270,000 kg/day. But every year after, its production levels declined. In 1999, Congo’s 100,000 kg/day was just a third of what it was earlier.