How does Libya rank for annual co₂ emissions from flaring, per unit of gdp?

Libya ranks 1st out of 202 countries with data for 2024.

Is annual co₂ emissions from flaring, per unit of gdp rising or falling in Libya?

Over the last ten years it is up 155.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Libya data come from?

The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring, per unit of GDP in Libya

Name: Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring, per unit of GDP in Libya
Creator: Statizoid (derived)
License: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page

Libya: Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring, per unit of GDP was 0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP

Change on year

down 16.2%

World rank

1st

of 202 countries

All-time high

0.007 tonnes per US$ of GDP

in 1968

All-time low

0 tonnes per US$ of GDP

in 1985

Years of data

1967–2024

Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring, per unit of GDP in Libya, 1967–2024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in tonnes per US$ of GDP.

Analysis

The most recent figure for annual co₂ emissions from flaring, per unit of gdp in Libya is 0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 16.2% on the previous year and up 155.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from flaring, per unit of gdp in Libya peaked at 0.007 tonnes per US$ of GDP in 1968 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes per US$ of GDP, in 1985.

That places Libya 1st out of 202 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring, per unit of GDP in Libya, year by year

Annual values for Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring, per unit of GDP in Libya, 1967 to 2024.
Year	tonnes per US$ of GDP	Change
1967	0.0059 tonnes per US$ of GDP	—
1968	0.007 tonnes per US$ of GDP	+19.8%
1969	0.0066 tonnes per US$ of GDP	-5.9%
1970	0.0064 tonnes per US$ of GDP	-3.6%
1971	0.0036 tonnes per US$ of GDP	-43.6%
1972	0.0019 tonnes per US$ of GDP	-47.2%
1973	0.0012 tonnes per US$ of GDP	-37.0%
1974	0.0003 tonnes per US$ of GDP	-75.9%
1975	0.0004 tonnes per US$ of GDP	+36.3%
1976	0.0004 tonnes per US$ of GDP	+6.3%
1977	0.0004 tonnes per US$ of GDP	-13.0%
1978	0.0004 tonnes per US$ of GDP	+1.5%
1979	0.0003 tonnes per US$ of GDP	-20.2%
1980	0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP	-27.4%
1981	0.0001 tonnes per US$ of GDP	-42.8%
1982	0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP	+34.7%
1983	0.0001 tonnes per US$ of GDP	-32.3%
1984	0.0001 tonnes per US$ of GDP	-26.7%
1985	0 tonnes per US$ of GDP	-40.4%
1986	0.0003 tonnes per US$ of GDP	+454.2%
1987	0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP	-41.4%
1988	0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP	+28.8%
1989	0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP	-15.7%
1990	0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP	+45.1%
1991	0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP	-11.3%
1992	0.0001 tonnes per US$ of GDP	-47.7%
1993	0.0001 tonnes per US$ of GDP	-6.3%
1994	0.0004 tonnes per US$ of GDP	+254.7%
1995	0.0005 tonnes per US$ of GDP	+25.4%
1996	0.0005 tonnes per US$ of GDP	-4.0%
1997	0.0003 tonnes per US$ of GDP	-30.9%
1998	0.0003 tonnes per US$ of GDP	-2.5%
1999	0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP	-30.8%
2000	0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP	+1.3%
2001	0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP	-2.7%
2002	0.0003 tonnes per US$ of GDP	+59.0%
2003	0.0003 tonnes per US$ of GDP	-3.6%
2004	0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP	-26.5%
2005	0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP	-23.9%
2006	0.0001 tonnes per US$ of GDP	-25.2%
2007	0.0001 tonnes per US$ of GDP	-22.5%
2008	0.0001 tonnes per US$ of GDP	-18.5%
2009	0.0001 tonnes per US$ of GDP	+24.7%
2010	0.0001 tonnes per US$ of GDP	-12.1%
2011	0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP	+100.8%
2012	0.0001 tonnes per US$ of GDP	-36.5%
2013	0.0001 tonnes per US$ of GDP	-14.4%
2014	0.0001 tonnes per US$ of GDP	-8.1%
2015	0.0001 tonnes per US$ of GDP	+6.0%
2016	0.0001 tonnes per US$ of GDP	-12.9%
2017	0.0001 tonnes per US$ of GDP	+24.7%
2018	0.0001 tonnes per US$ of GDP	+4.9%
2019	0.0001 tonnes per US$ of GDP	+21.2%
2020	0.0001 tonnes per US$ of GDP	-28.6%
2021	0.0003 tonnes per US$ of GDP	+222.6%
2022	0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP	-26.4%
2023	0.0003 tonnes per US$ of GDP	+23.2%
2024	0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP	-16.2%

Libya compared with similar countries

Libya's 0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0 tonnes per US$ of GDP, 13255.9× the median. (58 countries reporting)
Libya's 0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0 tonnes per US$ of GDP, 66.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring, per unit of GDP 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
1986	+454.2%	0 tonnes per US$ of GDP	0.0003 tonnes per US$ of GDP
1994	+254.7%	0.0001 tonnes per US$ of GDP	0.0004 tonnes per US$ of GDP
2021	+222.6%	0.0001 tonnes per US$ of GDP	0.0003 tonnes per US$ of GDP

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	0.0065 tonnes per US$ of GDP	0.0059 tonnes per US$ of GDP	0.007 tonnes per US$ of GDP	3
1970s	0.0015 tonnes per US$ of GDP	0.0003 tonnes per US$ of GDP	0.0064 tonnes per US$ of GDP	10
1980s	0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP	0 tonnes per US$ of GDP	0.0003 tonnes per US$ of GDP	10
1990s	0.0003 tonnes per US$ of GDP	0.0001 tonnes per US$ of GDP	0.0005 tonnes per US$ of GDP	10
2000s	0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP	0.0001 tonnes per US$ of GDP	0.0003 tonnes per US$ of GDP	10
2010s	0.0001 tonnes per US$ of GDP	0.0001 tonnes per US$ of GDP	0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP	10
2020s	0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP	0.0001 tonnes per US$ of GDP	0.0003 tonnes per US$ of GDP	5

Countries ranked near Libya

2 Congo 0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP compare
3 Venezuela 0.0001 tonnes per US$ of GDP compare
4 Iraq 0.0001 tonnes per US$ of GDP compare

See the full ranking of 202 places →

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)

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual co₂ emissions from flaring, per unit of gdp in Libya?: Annual co₂ emissions from flaring, per unit of gdp in Libya was 0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from flaring, per unit of gdp recorded in Libya?: The highest recorded value was 0.007 tonnes per US$ of GDP in 1968.
What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from flaring, per unit of gdp recorded in Libya?: The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes per US$ of GDP in 1985.
How does Libya rank for annual co₂ emissions from flaring, per unit of gdp?: Libya ranks 1st out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
Is annual co₂ emissions from flaring, per unit of gdp rising or falling in Libya?: Over the last ten years it is up 155.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Libya data come from?: The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.

Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring ÷ GDP (current US$)

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Indicator: Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring, per unit of GDP
Unit: tonnes per US$ of GDP
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 202 places, 7,576 data points, 1960–2024
Last refreshed: 04 November 2026

Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.