Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan: Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring was 372,014 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
372,014 tonnes
Change on year
down 43.2%
World rank
53rd
of 215 countries
All-time high
1.91 million tonnes
in 1992
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1830
Years of data
172
1830–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring in Azerbaijan, 1830–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Azerbaijan recorded 372,014 tonnes for annual co₂ emissions from flaring in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 43.2% on the previous year and down 36.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from flaring in Azerbaijan peaked at 1.91 million tonnes in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1830.
Azerbaijan ranks 53rd of 215 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 from flaring in Azerbaijan, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1831 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1832 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1833 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1850 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1855 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1858 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1859 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1860 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1861 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1862 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1863 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1864 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1865 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1866 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1867 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1868 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1869 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1870 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1871 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1872 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1873 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1874 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1875 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1876 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1877 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1878 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1879 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1880 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1881 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1882 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1883 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1884 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1885 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1886 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1887 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1888 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1889 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1890 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1891 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1892 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1893 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1894 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1895 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1896 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1897 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1898 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1899 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1900 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1901 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1902 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1903 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1904 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1905 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1906 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1907 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1908 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1909 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1910 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1911 | 0 tonnes | — |
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| 1913 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1914 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1915 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1916 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1917 | 0 tonnes | — |
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| 1920 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1921 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1922 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1923 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1924 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1925 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1926 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1927 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1928 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1929 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1930 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1931 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1932 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1933 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1934 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1935 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1936 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1937 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1938 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1939 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1940 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1941 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1942 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1943 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1944 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1945 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1946 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1947 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1948 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1949 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1950 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1951 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1952 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1953 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1954 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1955 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1956 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1957 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1958 | 0 tonnes | — |
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| 1960 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1961 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1963 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1964 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1965 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1966 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1967 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1968 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1969 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1970 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1971 | 206,370 tonnes | — |
| 1972 | 193,688 tonnes | -6.1% |
| 1973 | 224,774 tonnes | +16.0% |
| 1974 | 240,103 tonnes | +6.8% |
| 1975 | 262,440 tonnes | +9.3% |
| 1976 | 288,261 tonnes | +9.8% |
| 1977 | 306,982 tonnes | +6.5% |
| 1978 | 321,219 tonnes | +4.6% |
| 1979 | 171,881 tonnes | -46.5% |
| 1980 | 173,794 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1981 | 164,056 tonnes | -5.6% |
| 1982 | 162,291 tonnes | -1.1% |
| 1983 | 157,346 tonnes | -3.0% |
| 1984 | 153,170 tonnes | -2.7% |
| 1985 | 167,808 tonnes | +9.6% |
| 1986 | 146,839 tonnes | -12.5% |
| 1987 | 134,675 tonnes | -8.3% |
| 1988 | 296,190 tonnes | +119.9% |
| 1989 | 288,824 tonnes | -2.5% |
| 1990 | 191,063 tonnes | -33.8% |
| 1991 | 177,742 tonnes | -7.0% |
| 1992 | 1.91 million tonnes | +971.9% |
| 1994 | 950 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1995 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1996 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1997 | 40,682 tonnes | — |
| 1998 | 119,119 tonnes | +192.8% |
| 1999 | 251,765 tonnes | +111.4% |
| 2000 | 258,991 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 2001 | 258,016 tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2002 | 190,155 tonnes | -26.3% |
| 2003 | 197,482 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 2004 | 175,978 tonnes | -10.9% |
| 2005 | 280,870 tonnes | +59.6% |
| 2006 | 296,897 tonnes | +5.7% |
| 2007 | 163,876 tonnes | -44.8% |
| 2008 | 906,345 tonnes | +453.1% |
| 2009 | 437,520 tonnes | -51.7% |
| 2010 | 246,739 tonnes | -43.6% |
| 2011 | 436,803 tonnes | +77.0% |
| 2012 | 626,866 tonnes | +43.5% |
| 2013 | 821,096 tonnes | +31.0% |
| 2014 | 583,474 tonnes | -28.9% |
| 2015 | 361,942 tonnes | -38.0% |
| 2016 | 350,992 tonnes | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 284,427 tonnes | -19.0% |
| 2018 | 370,312 tonnes | +30.2% |
| 2019 | 418,736 tonnes | +13.1% |
| 2020 | 254,044 tonnes | -39.3% |
| 2021 | 252,827 tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 371,314 tonnes | +46.9% |
| 2023 | 654,606 tonnes | +76.3% |
| 2024 | 372,014 tonnes | -43.2% |
Azerbaijan compared with similar countries
- Azerbaijan's 372,014 tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,109 tonnes, 335.4× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Azerbaijan's 372,014 tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 77,834 tonnes, 4.8× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring in Azerbaijan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | +971.9% | 177,742 tonnes | 1.91 million tonnes |
| 2008 | +453.1% | 163,876 tonnes | 906,345 tonnes |
| 1998 | +192.8% | 40,682 tonnes | 119,119 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1830s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 4 |
| 1850s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 4 |
| 1860s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1870s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1880s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1890s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1900s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1910s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 221,572 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 321,219 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 184,499 tonnes | 134,675 tonnes | 296,190 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 298,511 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 1.91 million tonnes | 9 |
| 2000s | 316,613 tonnes | 163,876 tonnes | 906,345 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 450,139 tonnes | 246,739 tonnes | 821,096 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 380,961 tonnes | 252,827 tonnes | 654,606 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Azerbaijan
More climate change data for Azerbaijan
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 33.20 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 7,951 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,605 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 5,346 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 9.83 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 190.93 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 367.07 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 340.26 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 26.81 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1.28 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from flaring in Azerbaijan?
- Annual co₂ emissions from flaring in Azerbaijan was 372,014 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 flaring recorded in Azerbaijan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.91 million tonnes in 1992.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from flaring recorded in Azerbaijan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1830.
- How does Azerbaijan rank for annual co₂ emissions from flaring?
- Azerbaijan ranks 53rd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from flaring rising or falling in Azerbaijan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Azerbaijan 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 flaring. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from flaring, measured in tonnes.