Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Lebanon
Lebanon: Annual CO₂ emissions from cement was 924,856 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
924,856 tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
88th
of 211 countries
All-time high
2.75 million tonnes
in 2005
All-time low
3,634 tonnes
in 1931
Years of data
93
1931–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Lebanon, 1931–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Lebanon recorded 924,856 tonnes for annual co₂ emissions from cement in 2024.
That represents a change of down 64.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from cement in Lebanon peaked at 2.75 million tonnes in 2005 and was at its lowest, 3,634 tonnes, in 1931.
That places Lebanon 88th out of 211 countries with data for 2024, 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 CO₂ emissions from cement in Lebanon, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1931 | 3,634 tonnes | — |
| 1932 | 10,903 tonnes | +200.0% |
| 1933 | 14,537 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1935 | 50,880 tonnes | +250.0% |
| 1936 | 58,149 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 1937 | 61,783 tonnes | +6.2% |
| 1938 | 61,783 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1939 | 58,149 tonnes | -5.9% |
| 1940 | 21,806 tonnes | -62.5% |
| 1941 | 21,806 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1942 | 348,891 tonnes | +1500.0% |
| 1943 | 36,343 tonnes | -89.6% |
| 1944 | 65,417 tonnes | +80.0% |
| 1945 | 72,686 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1946 | 72,686 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1947 | 83,589 tonnes | +15.0% |
| 1948 | 101,760 tonnes | +21.7% |
| 1949 | 116,297 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 1950 | 130,518 tonnes | +12.2% |
| 1951 | 148,632 tonnes | +13.9% |
| 1952 | 141,737 tonnes | -4.6% |
| 1953 | 149,006 tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1954 | 167,177 tonnes | +12.2% |
| 1955 | 225,326 tonnes | +34.8% |
| 1956 | 239,863 tonnes | +6.5% |
| 1957 | 276,206 tonnes | +15.2% |
| 1958 | 250,766 tonnes | -9.2% |
| 1959 | 367,063 tonnes | +46.4% |
| 1960 | 422,177 tonnes | +15.0% |
| 1961 | 432,480 tonnes | +2.4% |
| 1962 | 425,211 tonnes | -1.7% |
| 1963 | 443,383 tonnes | +4.3% |
| 1964 | 436,114 tonnes | -1.6% |
| 1965 | 479,726 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 1966 | 541,508 tonnes | +12.9% |
| 1967 | 501,531 tonnes | -7.4% |
| 1968 | 447,460 tonnes | -10.8% |
| 1969 | 617,828 tonnes | +38.1% |
| 1970 | 660,826 tonnes | +7.0% |
| 1971 | 713,311 tonnes | +7.9% |
| 1972 | 768,709 tonnes | +7.8% |
| 1973 | 728,013 tonnes | -5.3% |
| 1974 | 730,821 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1975 | 662,843 tonnes | -9.3% |
| 1976 | 651,527 tonnes | -1.7% |
| 1977 | 494,069 tonnes | -24.2% |
| 1978 | 476,200 tonnes | -3.6% |
| 1979 | 692,247 tonnes | +45.4% |
| 1980 | 456,046 tonnes | -34.1% |
| 1981 | 688,998 tonnes | +51.1% |
| 1982 | 457,918 tonnes | -33.5% |
| 1983 | 376,312 tonnes | -17.8% |
| 1984 | 290,191 tonnes | -22.9% |
| 1985 | 213,430 tonnes | -26.5% |
| 1986 | 176,096 tonnes | -17.5% |
| 1987 | 159,164 tonnes | -9.6% |
| 1988 | 142,231 tonnes | -10.6% |
| 1989 | 125,299 tonnes | -11.9% |
| 1990 | 107,843 tonnes | -13.9% |
| 1991 | 90,992 tonnes | -15.6% |
| 1992 | 123,569 tonnes | +35.8% |
| 1993 | 190,969 tonnes | +54.5% |
| 1994 | 155,020 tonnes | -18.8% |
| 1995 | 474,981 tonnes | +206.4% |
| 1996 | 782,492 tonnes | +64.7% |
| 1997 | 845,733 tonnes | +8.1% |
| 1998 | 1.33 million tonnes | +57.7% |
| 1999 | 1.33 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 1.63 million tonnes | +22.3% |
| 2001 | 1.69 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 2002 | 1.68 million tonnes | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 2.30 million tonnes | +37.5% |
| 2004 | 2.61 million tonnes | +13.5% |
| 2005 | 2.75 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 2006 | 2.01 million tonnes | -26.8% |
| 2007 | 2.26 million tonnes | +12.5% |
| 2008 | 2.32 million tonnes | +2.6% |
| 2009 | 2.54 million tonnes | +9.5% |
| 2010 | 2.57 million tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2011 | 2.58 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 2012 | 2.39 million tonnes | -7.3% |
| 2013 | 2.54 million tonnes | +6.3% |
| 2014 | 2.61 million tonnes | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 2.39 million tonnes | -8.3% |
| 2016 | 2.29 million tonnes | -4.3% |
| 2017 | 2.24 million tonnes | -2.2% |
| 2018 | 2.05 million tonnes | -8.7% |
| 2019 | 1.39 million tonnes | -31.9% |
| 2020 | 852,575 tonnes | -38.9% |
| 2021 | 788,131 tonnes | -7.6% |
| 2022 | 924,856 tonnes | +17.3% |
| 2023 | 924,856 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 924,856 tonnes | +0.0% |
Lebanon compared with similar countries
- Lebanon's 924,856 tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 880,384 tonnes, 1.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Lebanon's 924,856 tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.84 million tonnes, 50% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Lebanon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | +1500.0% | 21,806 tonnes | 348,891 tonnes |
| 1935 | +250.0% | 14,537 tonnes | 50,880 tonnes |
| 1995 | +206.4% | 155,020 tonnes | 474,981 tonnes |
| 1932 | +200.0% | 3,634 tonnes | 10,903 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 39,977 tonnes | 3,634 tonnes | 61,783 tonnes | 8 |
| 1940s | 94,128 tonnes | 21,806 tonnes | 348,891 tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 209,629 tonnes | 130,518 tonnes | 367,063 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 474,742 tonnes | 422,177 tonnes | 617,828 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 657,857 tonnes | 476,200 tonnes | 768,709 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 308,568 tonnes | 125,299 tonnes | 688,998 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 543,930 tonnes | 90,992 tonnes | 1.33 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.18 million tonnes | 1.63 million tonnes | 2.75 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.31 million tonnes | 1.39 million tonnes | 2.61 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 883,055 tonnes | 788,131 tonnes | 924,856 tonnes | 5 |
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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 co₂ emissions from cement in Lebanon?
- Annual co₂ emissions from cement in Lebanon was 924,856 tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from cement recorded in Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 2.75 million tonnes in 2005.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from cement recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,634 tonnes in 1931.
- How does Lebanon rank for annual co₂ emissions from cement?
- Lebanon ranks 88th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from cement rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 64.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lebanon data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from cement. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from cement, measured in tonnes.