Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Lebanon
Lebanon: Annual carbon dioxide emissions was 105,873 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
105,873
Change on year
up 12.8%
World rank
144th
of 248 countries
All-time high
279,478
in 2007
All-time low
16,806
in 2022
Years of data
24
2003–2026
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Lebanon, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2026, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Lebanon stood at 105,873.
That represents a change of up 12.8% on the previous year and down 22.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Lebanon peaked at 279,478 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 16,806, in 2022.
Lebanon ranks 144th of 248 countries on this measure, 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 Lebanon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 41,594 | — |
| 2004 | 111,247 | +167.5% |
| 2005 | 40,481 | -63.6% |
| 2006 | 203,380 | +402.4% |
| 2007 | 279,478 | +37.4% |
| 2008 | 43,691 | -84.4% |
| 2009 | 72,137 | +65.1% |
| 2010 | 172,065 | +138.5% |
| 2011 | 32,960 | -80.8% |
| 2012 | 66,532 | +101.9% |
| 2013 | 151,819 | +128.2% |
| 2014 | 30,207 | -80.1% |
| 2015 | 73,577 | +143.6% |
| 2016 | 136,812 | +85.9% |
| 2017 | 41,773 | -69.5% |
| 2018 | 22,020 | -47.3% |
| 2019 | 48,981 | +122.4% |
| 2020 | 114,737 | +134.2% |
| 2021 | 141,527 | +23.3% |
| 2022 | 16,806 | -88.1% |
| 2023 | 51,497 | +206.4% |
| 2024 | 173,075 | +236.1% |
| 2025 | 93,889 | -45.8% |
| 2026 | 105,873 | +12.8% |
Lebanon compared with similar countries
- Lebanon's 105,873 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.02 million, 3% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Lebanon's 105,873 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 407,758, 26% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 113,144 | 40,481 | 279,478 | 7 |
| 2010s | 77,675 | 22,020 | 172,065 | 10 |
| 2020s | 99,629 | 16,806 | 173,075 | 7 |
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More climate change data for Lebanon
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 19.75 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 540.59 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 302.31 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 238.28 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1.14 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 8.51 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 137.53 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 135.57 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1.96 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.5116 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual carbon dioxide emissions in Lebanon?
- Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Lebanon was 105,873 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 279,478 in 2007.
- What is the lowest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 16,806 in 2022.
- How does Lebanon rank for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Lebanon ranks 144th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual carbon dioxide emissions rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lebanon 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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