Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Cyprus
Cyprus: Annual carbon dioxide emissions was 16,529 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Cyprus, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual carbon dioxide emissions in Cyprus is 16,529, measured in 2026. That is the lowest value across all 24 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 94.0% on the previous year and down 73.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Cyprus peaked at 274,057 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 16,529, in 2026.
That places Cyprus 166th out of 248 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 75,674 | — |
| 2004 | 30,847 | -59.2% |
| 2005 | 24,062 | -22.0% |
| 2006 | 55,841 | +132.1% |
| 2007 | 166,947 | +199.0% |
| 2008 | 121,845 | -27.0% |
| 2009 | 20,827 | -82.9% |
| 2010 | 112,830 | +441.8% |
| 2011 | 88,730 | -21.4% |
| 2012 | 91,382 | +3.0% |
| 2013 | 152,375 | +66.7% |
| 2014 | 31,696 | -79.2% |
| 2015 | 31,052 | -2.0% |
| 2016 | 63,342 | +104.0% |
| 2017 | 30,564 | -51.7% |
| 2018 | 43,688 | +42.9% |
| 2019 | 18,654 | -57.3% |
| 2020 | 64,176 | +244.0% |
| 2021 | 240,692 | +275.1% |
| 2022 | 32,055 | -86.7% |
| 2023 | 52,863 | +64.9% |
| 2024 | 99,886 | +89.0% |
| 2025 | 274,057 | +174.4% |
| 2026 | 16,529 | -94.0% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 16,529 is below the median for high income countries, which is 44,368, 37% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 16,529 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 123,840, 13% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 70,863 | 20,827 | 166,947 | 7 |
| 2010s | 66,431 | 18,654 | 152,375 | 10 |
| 2020s | 111,465 | 16,529 | 274,057 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
More climate change data for Cyprus
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 6.63 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 350.21 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 163.11 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 187.1 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.6155 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 6.68 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 43.28 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 43.12 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 0.1624 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.1627 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual carbon dioxide emissions in Cyprus?
- Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Cyprus was 16,529 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 274,057 in 2025.
- What is the lowest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 16,529 in 2026.
- How does Cyprus rank for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Cyprus ranks 166th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual carbon dioxide emissions rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 73.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual carbon dioxide emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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