Annual CO₂ emissions including land-use change, gaps filled in Egypt
Egypt: Annual CO₂ emissions including land-use change, gaps filled was 261.16 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
261.16 million tonnes
Change on year
up 3.2%
World rank
25th
of 194 countries
All-time high
269.49 million tonnes
in 2021
All-time low
1.24 million tonnes
in 1911
Years of data
114
1911–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions including land-use change, gaps filled in Egypt, 1911–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Egypt recorded 261.16 million tonnes for annual co₂ emissions including land-use change, gaps filled in 2024.
The figure is up 3.2% on the previous year and up 13.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions including land-use change, gaps filled in Egypt peaked at 269.49 million tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1.24 million tonnes, in 1911.
Egypt ranks 25th of 194 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual CO₂ emissions including land-use change, gaps filled in Egypt, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 1.24 million tonnes | — |
| 1912 | 1.30 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1913 | 1.24 million tonnes | -4.6% |
| 1914 | 1.49 million tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1915 | 1.25 million tonnes | -16.0% |
| 1916 | 1.32 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1917 | 1.54 million tonnes | +16.6% |
| 1918 | 1.96 million tonnes | +27.4% |
| 1919 | 1.76 million tonnes | -10.2% |
| 1920 | 1.29 million tonnes | -26.4% |
| 1921 | 1.35 million tonnes | +4.4% |
| 1922 | 1.35 million tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1923 | 1.36 million tonnes | +0.6% |
| 1924 | 1.48 million tonnes | +9.1% |
| 1925 | 1.64 million tonnes | +11.0% |
| 1926 | 1.74 million tonnes | +5.7% |
| 1927 | 1.89 million tonnes | +9.0% |
| 1928 | 2.31 million tonnes | +22.2% |
| 1929 | 2.48 million tonnes | +7.5% |
| 1930 | 2.84 million tonnes | +14.4% |
| 1931 | 3.00 million tonnes | +5.7% |
| 1932 | 3.09 million tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1933 | 3.13 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1934 | 3.20 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1935 | 3.23 million tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1936 | 3.31 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 1937 | 3.36 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1938 | 3.64 million tonnes | +8.3% |
| 1939 | 5.08 million tonnes | +39.4% |
| 1940 | 6.32 million tonnes | +24.5% |
| 1941 | 7.53 million tonnes | +19.1% |
| 1942 | 7.63 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1943 | 8.07 million tonnes | +5.8% |
| 1944 | 8.47 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 1945 | 8.59 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1946 | 8.57 million tonnes | -0.3% |
| 1947 | 8.85 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 1948 | 10.67 million tonnes | +20.6% |
| 1949 | 12.06 million tonnes | +13.0% |
| 1950 | 15.11 million tonnes | +25.3% |
| 1951 | 15.73 million tonnes | +4.1% |
| 1952 | 16.21 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1953 | 16.29 million tonnes | +0.5% |
| 1954 | 17.40 million tonnes | +6.8% |
| 1955 | 16.58 million tonnes | -4.8% |
| 1956 | 16.02 million tonnes | -3.3% |
| 1957 | 18.22 million tonnes | +13.7% |
| 1958 | 20.20 million tonnes | +10.9% |
| 1959 | 19.42 million tonnes | -3.9% |
| 1960 | 23.06 million tonnes | +18.7% |
| 1961 | 22.09 million tonnes | -4.2% |
| 1962 | 22.78 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1963 | 25.72 million tonnes | +12.9% |
| 1964 | 33.17 million tonnes | +29.0% |
| 1965 | 35.69 million tonnes | +7.6% |
| 1966 | 32.80 million tonnes | -8.1% |
| 1967 | 24.47 million tonnes | -25.4% |
| 1968 | 27.64 million tonnes | +12.9% |
| 1969 | 23.66 million tonnes | -14.4% |
| 1970 | 25.21 million tonnes | +6.5% |
| 1971 | 26.07 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1972 | 28.14 million tonnes | +7.9% |
| 1973 | 25.95 million tonnes | -7.8% |
| 1974 | 27.85 million tonnes | +7.3% |
| 1975 | 31.50 million tonnes | +13.1% |
| 1976 | 33.82 million tonnes | +7.4% |
| 1977 | 36.31 million tonnes | +7.4% |
| 1978 | 37.09 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1979 | 41.25 million tonnes | +11.2% |
| 1980 | 44.47 million tonnes | +7.8% |
| 1981 | 49.98 million tonnes | +12.4% |
| 1982 | 55.47 million tonnes | +11.0% |
| 1983 | 56.65 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1984 | 64.04 million tonnes | +13.0% |
| 1985 | 65.43 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1986 | 74.68 million tonnes | +14.1% |
| 1987 | 75.22 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 1988 | 74.16 million tonnes | -1.4% |
| 1989 | 72.85 million tonnes | -1.8% |
| 1990 | 74.86 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1991 | 84.15 million tonnes | +12.4% |
| 1992 | 83.73 million tonnes | -0.5% |
| 1993 | 95.13 million tonnes | +13.6% |
| 1994 | 96.81 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1995 | 102.59 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 1996 | 101.77 million tonnes | -0.8% |
| 1997 | 114.37 million tonnes | +12.4% |
| 1998 | 132.02 million tonnes | +15.4% |
| 1999 | 129.64 million tonnes | -1.8% |
| 2000 | 145.59 million tonnes | +12.3% |
| 2001 | 130.17 million tonnes | -10.6% |
| 2002 | 130.67 million tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 152.92 million tonnes | +17.0% |
| 2004 | 155.00 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2005 | 169.43 million tonnes | +9.3% |
| 2006 | 180.47 million tonnes | +6.5% |
| 2007 | 190.53 million tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2008 | 200.17 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 2009 | 208.17 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 2010 | 203.86 million tonnes | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 223.72 million tonnes | +9.7% |
| 2012 | 214.78 million tonnes | -4.0% |
| 2013 | 220.22 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 229.38 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2015 | 227.36 million tonnes | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 247.44 million tonnes | +8.8% |
| 2017 | 255.15 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2018 | 244.37 million tonnes | -4.2% |
| 2019 | 236.73 million tonnes | -3.1% |
| 2020 | 249.39 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 2021 | 269.49 million tonnes | +8.1% |
| 2022 | 252.61 million tonnes | -6.3% |
| 2023 | 252.99 million tonnes | +0.2% |
| 2024 | 261.16 million tonnes | +3.2% |
Egypt compared with similar countries
- Egypt's 261.16 million tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 26.17 million tonnes, 10.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Egypt's 261.16 million tonnes is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 56.26 million tonnes, 4.6× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.45 million tonnes | 1.24 million tonnes | 1.96 million tonnes | 9 |
| 1920s | 1.69 million tonnes | 1.29 million tonnes | 2.48 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1930s | 3.39 million tonnes | 2.84 million tonnes | 5.08 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 8.68 million tonnes | 6.32 million tonnes | 12.06 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 17.12 million tonnes | 15.11 million tonnes | 20.20 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 27.11 million tonnes | 22.09 million tonnes | 35.69 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 31.32 million tonnes | 25.21 million tonnes | 41.25 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 63.30 million tonnes | 44.47 million tonnes | 75.22 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 101.51 million tonnes | 74.86 million tonnes | 132.02 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 166.31 million tonnes | 130.17 million tonnes | 208.17 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 230.30 million tonnes | 203.86 million tonnes | 255.15 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 257.13 million tonnes | 249.39 million tonnes | 269.49 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Egypt
- 22 United Kingdom 308.37 million tonnes compare
- 23 Italy 289.58 million tonnes compare
- 24 Kazakhstan 279.20 million tonnes compare
- 26 Cote d'Ivoire 252.40 million tonnes compare
- 27 France 251.93 million tonnes compare
- 28 Poland 243.98 million tonnes compare
More climate change data for Egypt
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 1.83 billion kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 23,560 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 7,147 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 16,413 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 26.97 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 586.18 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 19,891 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 11,869 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 8,022 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 44.79 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions including land-use change, gaps filled in Egypt?
- Annual co₂ emissions including land-use change, gaps filled in Egypt was 261.16 million tonnes in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest annual co₂ emissions including land-use change, gaps filled recorded in Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 269.49 million tonnes in 2021.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions including land-use change, gaps filled recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.24 million tonnes in 1911.
- How does Egypt rank for annual co₂ emissions including land-use change, gaps filled?
- Egypt ranks 25th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions including land-use change, gaps filled rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions including land-use change, gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Annual CO₂ emissions including land-use change with 79 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
Computed from
- Annual co2 including land use Our World in Data
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About this data
Annual CO₂ emissions including land-use change with 79 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.