Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Turkey
Turkey: Annual carbon dioxide emissions was 4.29 million in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
4.29 million
Change on year
down 34.0%
World rank
62nd
of 248 countries
All-time high
11.08 million
in 2021
All-time low
2.09 million
in 2014
Years of data
24
2003–2026
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Turkey, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Turkey recorded 4.29 million for annual carbon dioxide emissions in 2026.
The figure is down 34.0% on the previous year and down 2.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Turkey peaked at 11.08 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 2.09 million, in 2014.
That places Turkey 62nd out of 248 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Turkey, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2.45 million | — |
| 2004 | 2.48 million | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 2.25 million | -9.4% |
| 2006 | 3.14 million | +39.8% |
| 2007 | 3.21 million | +2.3% |
| 2008 | 2.99 million | -7.0% |
| 2009 | 6.88 million | +130.3% |
| 2010 | 4.75 million | -30.9% |
| 2011 | 6.63 million | +39.5% |
| 2012 | 2.49 million | -62.5% |
| 2013 | 3.31 million | +33.2% |
| 2014 | 2.09 million | -36.8% |
| 2015 | 5.76 million | +175.5% |
| 2016 | 4.39 million | -23.9% |
| 2017 | 3.43 million | -21.8% |
| 2018 | 3.03 million | -11.7% |
| 2019 | 2.73 million | -9.8% |
| 2020 | 3.15 million | +15.1% |
| 2021 | 11.08 million | +252.1% |
| 2022 | 2.53 million | -77.2% |
| 2023 | 2.80 million | +10.5% |
| 2024 | 3.93 million | +40.7% |
| 2025 | 6.50 million | +65.2% |
| 2026 | 4.29 million | -34.0% |
Turkey compared with similar countries
- Turkey's 4.29 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.31 million, 3.3× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Turkey's 4.29 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 123,840, 34.6× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.34 million | 2.25 million | 6.88 million | 7 |
| 2010s | 3.86 million | 2.09 million | 6.63 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.90 million | 2.53 million | 11.08 million | 7 |
Countries ranked near Turkey
More climate change data for Turkey
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 40,751 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 15,231 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 25,520 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 57.48 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 911.41 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 13,814 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 12,063 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,751 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 45.52 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 62.55 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual carbon dioxide emissions in Turkey?
- Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Turkey was 4.29 million in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Turkey?
- The highest recorded value was 11.08 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Turkey?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.09 million in 2014.
- How does Turkey rank for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Turkey ranks 62nd out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual carbon dioxide emissions rising or falling in Turkey?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkey 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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