What is annual co₂ emissions from flaring in Turkmenistan?

Annual co₂ emissions from flaring in Turkmenistan was 2.53 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 Turkmenistan?

The highest recorded value was 4.60 million tonnes in 2012.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1830.

How does Turkmenistan rank for annual co₂ emissions from flaring?

Turkmenistan ranks 28th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.

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

Over the last ten years it is down 32.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Turkmenistan 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 Turkmenistan

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

Turkmenistan: Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring was 2.53 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

2.53 million tonnes

Change on year

up 14.3%

World rank

28th

of 215 countries

All-time high

4.60 million tonnes

in 2012

All-time low

0 tonnes

in 1830

Years of data

171

1830–2024

Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring in Turkmenistan, 1830–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, annual co₂ emissions from flaring in Turkmenistan stood at 2.53 million tonnes.

The figure is up 14.3% on the previous year and down 32.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from flaring in Turkmenistan peaked at 4.60 million tonnes in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1830.

That places Turkmenistan 28th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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
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	300,809 tonnes	0 tonnes	438,554 tonnes	10
1980s	254,050 tonnes	185,359 tonnes	407,659 tonnes	10
1990s	902,075 tonnes	244,634 tonnes	2.19 million tonnes	8
2000s	2.46 million tonnes	1.87 million tonnes	3.00 million tonnes	10
2010s	3.32 million tonnes	2.07 million tonnes	4.60 million tonnes	10
2020s	2.42 million tonnes	2.01 million tonnes	3.13 million tonnes	5

Countries ranked near Turkmenistan

25 Malaysia 2.88 million tonnes compare
26 India 2.79 million tonnes compare
27 Argentina 2.54 million tonnes compare
29 Gabon 2.27 million tonnes compare
30 Syria 2.14 million tonnes compare
31 Ukraine 2.08 million tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 215 places →

More climate change data for Turkmenistan

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.1% (2100)
Population growth 1.6% (2025)
Population, total 7.62 million (2025)
Urban population growth 1.7% (2025)
Urban population 3.59 million (2025)
Urban population 47.1% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 10.81 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 2.74 billion tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 10.81 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 10.81 tonnes per person (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual co₂ emissions from flaring in Turkmenistan?: Annual co₂ emissions from flaring in Turkmenistan was 2.53 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 Turkmenistan?: The highest recorded value was 4.60 million tonnes in 2012.
What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from flaring recorded in Turkmenistan?: The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1830.
How does Turkmenistan rank for annual co₂ emissions from flaring?: Turkmenistan ranks 28th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is annual co₂ emissions from flaring rising or falling in Turkmenistan?: Over the last ten years it is down 32.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Turkmenistan 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.