Annual co emissions by region in Libya
Libya: Annual co emissions by region was 65.26 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
65.26 million
Change on year
up 1.6%
World rank
51st
of 215 countries
All-time high
73.78 million
in 2019
All-time low
142,896
in 1950
Years of data
75
1950–2024
Annual co emissions by region in Libya, 1950–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, annual co emissions by region in Libya stood at 65.26 million.
The figure is up 1.6% on the previous year and down 4.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co emissions by region in Libya peaked at 73.78 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 142,896, in 1950.
That places Libya 51st out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual co emissions by region in Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 142,896 | — |
| 1951 | 168,544 | +17.9% |
| 1952 | 164,880 | -2.2% |
| 1953 | 249,152 | +51.1% |
| 1954 | 300,448 | +20.6% |
| 1955 | 428,688 | +42.7% |
| 1956 | 329,760 | -23.1% |
| 1957 | 311,440 | -5.6% |
| 1958 | 351,744 | +12.9% |
| 1959 | 432,352 | +22.9% |
| 1960 | 692,496 | +60.2% |
| 1961 | 1.19 million | +72.5% |
| 1962 | 1.05 million | -12.3% |
| 1963 | 1.46 million | +39.5% |
| 1964 | 663,184 | -54.6% |
| 1965 | 1.01 million | +53.0% |
| 1966 | 2.63 million | +158.8% |
| 1967 | 18.49 million | +603.9% |
| 1968 | 30.11 million | +62.8% |
| 1969 | 35.52 million | +18.0% |
| 1970 | 32.31 million | -9.1% |
| 1971 | 21.63 million | -33.0% |
| 1972 | 15.22 million | -29.6% |
| 1973 | 14.58 million | -4.2% |
| 1974 | 9.34 million | -35.9% |
| 1975 | 11.57 million | +23.9% |
| 1976 | 17.89 million | +54.6% |
| 1977 | 20.20 million | +12.9% |
| 1978 | 21.16 million | +4.7% |
| 1979 | 25.93 million | +22.6% |
| 1980 | 26.78 million | +3.3% |
| 1981 | 28.67 million | +7.0% |
| 1982 | 30.57 million | +6.6% |
| 1983 | 30.15 million | -1.4% |
| 1984 | 28.28 million | -6.2% |
| 1985 | 31.00 million | +9.6% |
| 1986 | 33.90 million | +9.3% |
| 1987 | 32.35 million | -4.6% |
| 1988 | 36.16 million | +11.8% |
| 1989 | 37.07 million | +2.5% |
| 1990 | 36.51 million | -1.5% |
| 1991 | 42.62 million | +16.7% |
| 1992 | 37.02 million | -13.1% |
| 1993 | 38.71 million | +4.5% |
| 1994 | 51.36 million | +32.7% |
| 1995 | 54.60 million | +6.3% |
| 1996 | 53.95 million | -1.2% |
| 1997 | 51.78 million | -4.0% |
| 1998 | 51.65 million | -0.2% |
| 1999 | 50.26 million | -2.7% |
| 2000 | 53.24 million | +5.9% |
| 2001 | 53.11 million | -0.2% |
| 2002 | 52.52 million | -1.1% |
| 2003 | 55.48 million | +5.6% |
| 2004 | 56.85 million | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 55.99 million | -1.5% |
| 2006 | 51.45 million | -8.1% |
| 2007 | 44.39 million | -13.7% |
| 2008 | 49.70 million | +12.0% |
| 2009 | 51.63 million | +3.9% |
| 2010 | 59.15 million | +14.6% |
| 2011 | 53.54 million | -9.5% |
| 2012 | 61.61 million | +15.1% |
| 2013 | 51.34 million | -16.7% |
| 2014 | 68.35 million | +33.1% |
| 2015 | 60.87 million | -10.9% |
| 2016 | 57.38 million | -5.7% |
| 2017 | 67.09 million | +16.9% |
| 2018 | 62.64 million | -6.6% |
| 2019 | 73.78 million | +17.8% |
| 2020 | 36.11 million | -51.1% |
| 2021 | 56.31 million | +55.9% |
| 2022 | 58.97 million | +4.7% |
| 2023 | 64.22 million | +8.9% |
| 2024 | 65.26 million | +1.6% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 65.26 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 20.35 million, 3.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Libya's 65.26 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 65.26 million, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual co emissions by region in Libya 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | +603.9% | 2.63 million | 18.49 million |
| 1966 | +158.8% | 1.01 million | 2.63 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 287,990 | 142,896 | 432,352 | 10 |
| 1960s | 9.28 million | 663,184 | 35.52 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 18.98 million | 9.34 million | 32.31 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 31.49 million | 26.78 million | 37.07 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 46.85 million | 36.51 million | 54.60 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 52.44 million | 44.39 million | 56.85 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 61.57 million | 51.34 million | 73.78 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 56.18 million | 36.11 million | 65.26 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Libya
More climate change data for Libya
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 76.27 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 4,350 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,621 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,729 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 6.12 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 97.48 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 455.6 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 452.01 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3.59 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1.71 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co emissions by region in Libya?
- Annual co emissions by region in Libya was 65.26 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co emissions by region recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 73.78 million in 2019.
- What is the lowest annual co emissions by region recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 142,896 in 1950.
- How does Libya rank for annual co emissions by region?
- Libya ranks 51st out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co emissions by region rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual co emissions by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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