What is annual co₂ emissions from flaring in Norway?

Annual co₂ emissions from flaring in Norway was 1.49 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 flaring recorded in Norway?

The highest recorded value was 2.82 million tonnes in 2007.

What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from flaring recorded in Norway?

The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1750.

How does Norway rank for annual co₂ emissions from flaring?

Norway ranks 37th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.

Is annual co₂ emissions from flaring rising or falling in Norway?

Over the last ten years it is up 7.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Norway 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.

Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring in Norway

Name: Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring in Norway
Creator: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Norway: Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring was 1.49 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

1.49 million tonnes

Change on year

down 1.4%

World rank

37th

of 215 countries

All-time high

2.82 million tonnes

in 2007

All-time low

0 tonnes

in 1750

Years of data

273

1750–2024

Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring in Norway, 1750–2024

Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

Norway recorded 1.49 million tonnes for annual co₂ emissions from flaring in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.4% on the previous year and up 7.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from flaring in Norway peaked at 2.82 million tonnes in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1750.

Norway ranks 37th 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.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1750s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1760s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1770s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1780s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1790s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1800s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1810s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1820s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1830s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1840s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1850s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
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	9
1970s	806,103 tonnes	205,212 tonnes	1.15 million tonnes	9
1980s	1.25 million tonnes	1.03 million tonnes	1.60 million tonnes	10
1990s	1.85 million tonnes	1.40 million tonnes	2.63 million tonnes	10
2000s	2.03 million tonnes	1.43 million tonnes	2.82 million tonnes	10
2010s	1.34 million tonnes	952,657 tonnes	1.54 million tonnes	10
2020s	1.07 million tonnes	722,545 tonnes	1.51 million tonnes	5

Countries ranked near Norway

34 France 1.66 million tonnes compare
35 Germany 1.65 million tonnes compare
36 United Arab Emirates 1.52 million tonnes compare
38 Kuwait 1.14 million tonnes compare
39 Vietnam 1.13 million tonnes compare
40 Cameroon 1.10 million tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 215 places →

More climate change data for Norway

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.1% (2100)
Population growth 0.7% (2025)
Population, total 5.61 million (2025)
Urban population growth 1.0% (2025)
Urban population 4.69 million (2025)
Urban population 83.6% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 6.67 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 2.79 billion tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 6.67 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 6.67 tonnes per person (2024)

All data for Norway →

Frequently asked questions

What is annual co₂ emissions from flaring in Norway?: Annual co₂ emissions from flaring in Norway was 1.49 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 flaring recorded in Norway?: The highest recorded value was 2.82 million tonnes in 2007.
What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from flaring recorded in Norway?: The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1750.
How does Norway rank for annual co₂ emissions from flaring?: Norway ranks 37th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is annual co₂ emissions from flaring rising or falling in Norway?: Over the last ten years it is up 7.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Norway 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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About this data

Indicator: Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring
Unit: tonnes
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 215 places, 12,483 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from flaring, measured in tonnes.