Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Albania
Albania: Annual CO₂ emissions from gas was 85,966 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
85,966 tonnes
Change on year
down 2.5%
World rank
114th
of 146 countries
All-time high
1.05 million tonnes
in 1986
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1933
Years of data
91
1933–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Albania, 1933–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Albania recorded 85,966 tonnes for annual co₂ emissions from gas in 2024.
That represents a change of down 2.5% on the previous year and up 46.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from gas in Albania peaked at 1.05 million tonnes in 1986 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1933.
Albania ranks 114th of 146 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Albania, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 1951 | 10,992 tonnes | — |
| 1952 | 10,885 tonnes | -1.0% |
| 1953 | 18,320 tonnes | +68.3% |
| 1954 | 29,312 tonnes | +60.0% |
| 1955 | 36,640 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1956 | 47,632 tonnes | +30.0% |
| 1957 | 58,624 tonnes | +23.1% |
| 1958 | 65,952 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1959 | 76,944 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 1960 | 84,272 tonnes | +9.5% |
| 1961 | 84,137 tonnes | -0.2% |
| 1962 | 84,272 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1963 | 84,272 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 84,272 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 84,130 tonnes | -0.2% |
| 1966 | 102,740 tonnes | +22.1% |
| 1967 | 128,240 tonnes | +24.8% |
| 1968 | 146,560 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 1969 | 168,544 tonnes | +15.0% |
| 1970 | 187,047 tonnes | +11.0% |
| 1971 | 241,824 tonnes | +29.3% |
| 1972 | 278,464 tonnes | +15.2% |
| 1973 | 366,400 tonnes | +31.6% |
| 1974 | 429,050 tonnes | +17.1% |
| 1975 | 553,264 tonnes | +29.0% |
| 1976 | 671,009 tonnes | +21.3% |
| 1977 | 699,376 tonnes | +4.2% |
| 1978 | 678,223 tonnes | -3.0% |
| 1979 | 706,810 tonnes | +4.2% |
| 1980 | 773,104 tonnes | +9.4% |
| 1981 | 806,080 tonnes | +4.3% |
| 1982 | 864,704 tonnes | +7.3% |
| 1983 | 974,624 tonnes | +12.7% |
| 1984 | 1.04 million tonnes | +7.1% |
| 1985 | 970,960 tonnes | -7.0% |
| 1986 | 1.05 million tonnes | +8.3% |
| 1987 | 450,672 tonnes | -57.1% |
| 1988 | 355,586 tonnes | -21.1% |
| 1989 | 447,008 tonnes | +25.7% |
| 1990 | 465,328 tonnes | +4.1% |
| 1991 | 274,800 tonnes | -40.9% |
| 1992 | 198,147 tonnes | -27.9% |
| 1993 | 157,303 tonnes | -20.6% |
| 1994 | 98,928 tonnes | -37.1% |
| 1995 | 51,296 tonnes | -48.1% |
| 1996 | 43,968 tonnes | -14.3% |
| 1997 | 36,640 tonnes | -16.7% |
| 1998 | 32,907 tonnes | -10.2% |
| 1999 | 29,348 tonnes | -10.8% |
| 2000 | 21,957 tonnes | -25.2% |
| 2001 | 14,656 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 2002 | 25,648 tonnes | +75.0% |
| 2003 | 25,648 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 32,976 tonnes | +28.6% |
| 2005 | 21,965 tonnes | -33.4% |
| 2006 | 21,963 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 2007 | 32,976 tonnes | +50.1% |
| 2008 | 14,656 tonnes | -55.6% |
| 2009 | 18,320 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 2010 | 25,648 tonnes | +40.0% |
| 2011 | 29,312 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 2012 | 29,335 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 32,976 tonnes | +12.4% |
| 2014 | 58,624 tonnes | +77.8% |
| 2015 | 62,288 tonnes | +6.2% |
| 2016 | 80,608 tonnes | +29.4% |
| 2017 | 84,272 tonnes | +4.5% |
| 2018 | 73,334 tonnes | -13.0% |
| 2019 | 131,904 tonnes | +79.9% |
| 2020 | 95,264 tonnes | -27.8% |
| 2021 | 102,592 tonnes | +7.7% |
| 2022 | 87,936 tonnes | -14.3% |
| 2023 | 88,193 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 85,966 tonnes | -2.5% |
Albania compared with similar countries
- Albania's 85,966 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 10.32 million tonnes, 1% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Albania's 85,966 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.92 million tonnes, 1% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 7 |
| 1940s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 39,478 tonnes | 10,885 tonnes | 76,944 tonnes | 9 |
| 1960s | 105,144 tonnes | 84,130 tonnes | 168,544 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 481,147 tonnes | 187,047 tonnes | 706,810 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 773,855 tonnes | 355,586 tonnes | 1.05 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 138,866 tonnes | 29,348 tonnes | 465,328 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 23,076 tonnes | 14,656 tonnes | 32,976 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 60,830 tonnes | 25,648 tonnes | 131,904 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 91,990 tonnes | 85,966 tonnes | 102,592 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from gas in Albania?
- Annual co₂ emissions from gas in Albania was 85,966 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 gas recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 1.05 million tonnes in 1986.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from gas recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1933.
- How does Albania rank for annual co₂ emissions from gas?
- Albania ranks 114th out of 146 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from gas rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Albania 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 gas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from gas, measured in tonnes.