Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Annual CO₂ emissions from coal was 2.45 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.45 million tonnes
Change on year
down 22.9%
World rank
76th
of 179 countries
All-time high
6.87 million tonnes
in 1998
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1943
Years of data
129
1885–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in North Macedonia, 1885–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, annual co₂ emissions from coal in North Macedonia stood at 2.45 million tonnes.
The figure is down 22.9% on the previous year and down 43.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from coal in North Macedonia peaked at 6.87 million tonnes in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1943.
That places North Macedonia 76th out of 179 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 coal in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1885 | 2,584 tonnes | — |
| 1890 | 7,752 tonnes | +200.0% |
| 1891 | 9,044 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 1892 | 10,013 tonnes | +10.7% |
| 1893 | 17,766 tonnes | +77.4% |
| 1894 | 33,917 tonnes | +90.9% |
| 1895 | 33,917 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1896 | 37,793 tonnes | +11.4% |
| 1897 | 29,394 tonnes | -22.2% |
| 1898 | 44,576 tonnes | +51.6% |
| 1899 | 52,005 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 1900 | 70,417 tonnes | +35.4% |
| 1901 | 76,878 tonnes | +9.2% |
| 1902 | 72,032 tonnes | -6.3% |
| 1903 | 78,170 tonnes | +8.5% |
| 1904 | 83,338 tonnes | +6.6% |
| 1905 | 90,444 tonnes | +8.5% |
| 1906 | 108,210 tonnes | +19.6% |
| 1907 | 110,148 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1908 | 118,547 tonnes | +7.6% |
| 1909 | 121,777 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1910 | 120,485 tonnes | -1.1% |
| 1911 | 130,498 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 1912 | 133,728 tonnes | +2.5% |
| 1913 | 367,268 tonnes | +174.6% |
| 1919 | 263,257 tonnes | -28.3% |
| 1920 | 349,502 tonnes | +32.8% |
| 1921 | 372,113 tonnes | +6.5% |
| 1922 | 511,151 tonnes | +37.4% |
| 1923 | 561,127 tonnes | +9.8% |
| 1924 | 575,033 tonnes | +2.5% |
| 1925 | 623,778 tonnes | +8.5% |
| 1926 | 601,728 tonnes | -3.5% |
| 1927 | 677,670 tonnes | +12.6% |
| 1928 | 736,410 tonnes | +8.7% |
| 1929 | 843,445 tonnes | +14.5% |
| 1930 | 770,443 tonnes | -8.7% |
| 1931 | 703,902 tonnes | -8.6% |
| 1932 | 627,959 tonnes | -10.8% |
| 1933 | 580,200 tonnes | -7.6% |
| 1934 | 609,928 tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1935 | 640,542 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 1936 | 622,493 tonnes | -2.8% |
| 1937 | 709,676 tonnes | +14.0% |
| 1938 | 719,475 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1939 | 758,947 tonnes | +5.5% |
| 1940 | 907,832 tonnes | +19.6% |
| 1943 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1944 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1945 | 444,270 tonnes | — |
| 1946 | 871,413 tonnes | +96.1% |
| 1947 | 1.19 million tonnes | +36.8% |
| 1948 | 1.35 million tonnes | +13.5% |
| 1949 | 1.54 million tonnes | +13.9% |
| 1950 | 1.31 million tonnes | -14.9% |
| 1951 | 1.24 million tonnes | -5.6% |
| 1952 | 1.28 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1953 | 1.19 million tonnes | -7.0% |
| 1954 | 1.45 million tonnes | +21.6% |
| 1955 | 1.69 million tonnes | +16.4% |
| 1956 | 1.94 million tonnes | +15.0% |
| 1957 | 2.07 million tonnes | +6.7% |
| 1958 | 2.02 million tonnes | -2.6% |
| 1959 | 2.30 million tonnes | +13.9% |
| 1960 | 2.47 million tonnes | +7.4% |
| 1961 | 2.61 million tonnes | +5.8% |
| 1962 | 2.63 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1963 | 2.89 million tonnes | +9.9% |
| 1964 | 3.23 million tonnes | +11.7% |
| 1965 | 3.13 million tonnes | -3.1% |
| 1966 | 2.92 million tonnes | -6.6% |
| 1967 | 2.62 million tonnes | -10.4% |
| 1968 | 2.61 million tonnes | -0.6% |
| 1969 | 2.58 million tonnes | -1.1% |
| 1970 | 3.32 million tonnes | +28.9% |
| 1971 | 3.72 million tonnes | +11.9% |
| 1972 | 3.52 million tonnes | -5.4% |
| 1973 | 3.34 million tonnes | -5.0% |
| 1974 | 3.44 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1975 | 3.73 million tonnes | +8.2% |
| 1976 | 3.69 million tonnes | -1.0% |
| 1977 | 3.45 million tonnes | -6.5% |
| 1978 | 3.50 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1979 | 3.66 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 1980 | 3.59 million tonnes | -1.8% |
| 1981 | 5.24 million tonnes | +45.9% |
| 1982 | 4.45 million tonnes | -15.0% |
| 1983 | 5.12 million tonnes | +15.0% |
| 1984 | 5.73 million tonnes | +11.9% |
| 1985 | 5.92 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 1986 | 5.98 million tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1987 | 5.92 million tonnes | -1.1% |
| 1988 | 5.93 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1989 | 6.08 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 1990 | 5.83 million tonnes | -4.1% |
| 1991 | 3.42 million tonnes | -41.3% |
| 1992 | 5.24 million tonnes | +53.2% |
| 1993 | 5.26 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1994 | 5.47 million tonnes | +4.1% |
| 1995 | 5.64 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1996 | 5.84 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1997 | 5.47 million tonnes | -6.5% |
| 1998 | 6.87 million tonnes | +25.7% |
| 1999 | 6.02 million tonnes | -12.4% |
| 2000 | 5.53 million tonnes | -8.2% |
| 2001 | 5.83 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 2002 | 5.10 million tonnes | -12.4% |
| 2003 | 5.85 million tonnes | +14.7% |
| 2004 | 5.50 million tonnes | -6.1% |
| 2005 | 5.77 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2006 | 5.63 million tonnes | -2.4% |
| 2007 | 5.72 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2008 | 5.94 million tonnes | +3.7% |
| 2009 | 5.28 million tonnes | -11.1% |
| 2010 | 5.22 million tonnes | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 5.82 million tonnes | +11.4% |
| 2012 | 5.52 million tonnes | -5.1% |
| 2013 | 4.56 million tonnes | -17.5% |
| 2014 | 4.32 million tonnes | -5.2% |
| 2015 | 3.75 million tonnes | -13.1% |
| 2016 | 3.43 million tonnes | -8.5% |
| 2017 | 3.81 million tonnes | +11.0% |
| 2018 | 3.41 million tonnes | -10.6% |
| 2019 | 4.05 million tonnes | +18.9% |
| 2020 | 3.46 million tonnes | -14.6% |
| 2021 | 2.55 million tonnes | -26.3% |
| 2022 | 3.32 million tonnes | +30.3% |
| 2023 | 3.18 million tonnes | -4.2% |
| 2024 | 2.45 million tonnes | -22.9% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 2.45 million tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2.03 million tonnes, 1.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 2.45 million tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4.11 million tonnes, 60% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in North Macedonia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | +200.0% | 2,584 tonnes | 7,752 tonnes |
| 1913 | +174.6% | 133,728 tonnes | 367,268 tonnes |
| 1943 | -100.0% | 907,832 tonnes | 0 tonnes |
| 1946 | +96.1% | 444,270 tonnes | 871,413 tonnes |
| 1894 | +90.9% | 17,766 tonnes | 33,917 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 2,584 tonnes | 2,584 tonnes | 2,584 tonnes | 1 |
| 1890s | 27,618 tonnes | 7,752 tonnes | 52,005 tonnes | 10 |
| 1900s | 92,996 tonnes | 70,417 tonnes | 121,777 tonnes | 10 |
| 1910s | 203,047 tonnes | 120,485 tonnes | 367,268 tonnes | 5 |
| 1920s | 585,196 tonnes | 349,502 tonnes | 843,445 tonnes | 10 |
| 1930s | 674,356 tonnes | 580,200 tonnes | 770,443 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 788,679 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 1.54 million tonnes | 8 |
| 1950s | 1.65 million tonnes | 1.19 million tonnes | 2.30 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 2.77 million tonnes | 2.47 million tonnes | 3.23 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.54 million tonnes | 3.32 million tonnes | 3.73 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.40 million tonnes | 3.59 million tonnes | 6.08 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.51 million tonnes | 3.42 million tonnes | 6.87 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.61 million tonnes | 5.10 million tonnes | 5.94 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.39 million tonnes | 3.41 million tonnes | 5.82 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.99 million tonnes | 2.45 million tonnes | 3.46 million tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from coal in North Macedonia?
- Annual co₂ emissions from coal in North Macedonia was 2.45 million 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 coal recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 6.87 million tonnes in 1998.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from coal recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1943.
- How does North Macedonia rank for annual co₂ emissions from coal?
- North Macedonia ranks 76th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from coal rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia 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 coal. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from coal, measured in tonnes.