Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Tunisia
Tunisia: Annual carbon dioxide emissions was 407,758 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Tunisia, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual carbon dioxide emissions in Tunisia is 407,758, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of up 481.0% on the previous year and up 118.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Tunisia peaked at 1.30 million in 2017 and was at its lowest, 16,410, in 2006.
Tunisia ranks 114th 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 Tunisia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 86,508 | — |
| 2004 | 55,511 | -35.8% |
| 2005 | 102,803 | +85.2% |
| 2006 | 16,410 | -84.0% |
| 2007 | 88,825 | +441.3% |
| 2008 | 308,036 | +246.8% |
| 2009 | 80,355 | -73.9% |
| 2010 | 180,146 | +124.2% |
| 2011 | 255,181 | +41.7% |
| 2012 | 210,921 | -17.3% |
| 2013 | 396,065 | +87.8% |
| 2014 | 304,959 | -23.0% |
| 2015 | 159,231 | -47.8% |
| 2016 | 187,006 | +17.4% |
| 2017 | 1.30 million | +594.0% |
| 2018 | 502,192 | -61.3% |
| 2019 | 227,616 | -54.7% |
| 2020 | 353,688 | +55.4% |
| 2021 | 949,476 | +168.5% |
| 2022 | 382,320 | -59.7% |
| 2023 | 232,341 | -39.2% |
| 2024 | 77,816 | -66.5% |
| 2025 | 70,180 | -9.8% |
| 2026 | 407,758 | +481.0% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 407,758 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.02 million, 10% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 407,758 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 407,758, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Tunisia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +594.0% | 187,006 | 1.30 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 105,493 | 16,410 | 308,036 | 7 |
| 2010s | 372,112 | 159,231 | 1.30 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 353,368 | 70,180 | 949,476 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
- 111 New Zealand 481,472 compare
- 112 Kuwait 458,675 compare
- 113 Uruguay 412,597 compare
- 115 Montenegro 396,016 compare
- 116 North Macedonia 373,304 compare
- 117 Eritrea 352,972 compare
More climate change data for Tunisia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 241.72 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 5,824 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,319 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3,505 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 8.75 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 125.16 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,551 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,529 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 21.55 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 5.77 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual carbon dioxide emissions in Tunisia?
- Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Tunisia was 407,758 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.30 million in 2017.
- What is the lowest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 16,410 in 2006.
- How does Tunisia rank for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Tunisia ranks 114th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual carbon dioxide emissions rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 118.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia 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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