Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Algeria
Algeria: Annual CO₂ emissions from gas was 101.80 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
101.80 million tonnes
Change on year
down 6.8%
World rank
19th
of 146 countries
All-time high
109.22 million tonnes
in 2023
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1916
Years of data
98
1916–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Algeria, 1916–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Algeria recorded 101.80 million tonnes for annual co₂ emissions from gas in 2024.
That represents a change of down 6.8% on the previous year and up 37.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from gas in Algeria peaked at 109.22 million tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1916.
Algeria ranks 19th of 146 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 gas in Algeria, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1917 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1918 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1919 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 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 | 109,920 tonnes | — |
| 1940 | 91,600 tonnes | -16.7% |
| 1941 | 98,928 tonnes | +8.0% |
| 1942 | 106,256 tonnes | +7.4% |
| 1943 | 117,248 tonnes | +10.3% |
| 1944 | 130,941 tonnes | +11.7% |
| 1945 | 135,568 tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1946 | 134,919 tonnes | -0.5% |
| 1947 | 135,568 tonnes | +0.5% |
| 1948 | 138,599 tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1949 | 139,796 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1961 | 450,400 tonnes | +222.2% |
| 1962 | 688,387 tonnes | +52.8% |
| 1963 | 604,560 tonnes | -12.2% |
| 1964 | 1.19 million tonnes | +97.0% |
| 1965 | 1.78 million tonnes | +49.3% |
| 1966 | 1.85 million tonnes | +4.1% |
| 1967 | 1.79 million tonnes | -3.2% |
| 1968 | 1.88 million tonnes | +5.2% |
| 1969 | 2.48 million tonnes | +31.4% |
| 1970 | 135,568 tonnes | -94.5% |
| 1971 | 674,176 tonnes | +397.3% |
| 1972 | 3.14 million tonnes | +365.2% |
| 1973 | 3.15 million tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1974 | 2.45 million tonnes | -22.1% |
| 1975 | 4.46 million tonnes | +81.9% |
| 1976 | 6.06 million tonnes | +36.0% |
| 1977 | 3.61 million tonnes | -40.5% |
| 1978 | 23.86 million tonnes | +561.7% |
| 1979 | 8.17 million tonnes | -65.8% |
| 1980 | 25.48 million tonnes | +212.0% |
| 1981 | 11.17 million tonnes | -56.2% |
| 1982 | 7.17 million tonnes | -35.8% |
| 1983 | 16.61 million tonnes | +131.6% |
| 1984 | 30.51 million tonnes | +83.7% |
| 1985 | 27.70 million tonnes | -9.2% |
| 1986 | 33.09 million tonnes | +19.4% |
| 1987 | 40.12 million tonnes | +21.3% |
| 1988 | 38.97 million tonnes | -2.9% |
| 1989 | 36.67 million tonnes | -5.9% |
| 1990 | 38.91 million tonnes | +6.1% |
| 1991 | 38.43 million tonnes | -1.2% |
| 1992 | 31.93 million tonnes | -16.9% |
| 1993 | 36.10 million tonnes | +13.0% |
| 1994 | 37.39 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1995 | 47.22 million tonnes | +26.3% |
| 1996 | 50.57 million tonnes | +7.1% |
| 1997 | 39.01 million tonnes | -22.9% |
| 1998 | 54.64 million tonnes | +40.1% |
| 1999 | 50.92 million tonnes | -6.8% |
| 2000 | 38.53 million tonnes | -24.3% |
| 2001 | 41.03 million tonnes | +6.5% |
| 2002 | 44.65 million tonnes | +8.8% |
| 2003 | 44.03 million tonnes | -1.4% |
| 2004 | 41.21 million tonnes | -6.4% |
| 2005 | 61.21 million tonnes | +48.5% |
| 2006 | 49.31 million tonnes | -19.4% |
| 2007 | 51.08 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 2008 | 51.55 million tonnes | +0.9% |
| 2009 | 54.89 million tonnes | +6.5% |
| 2010 | 53.37 million tonnes | -2.8% |
| 2011 | 56.72 million tonnes | +6.3% |
| 2012 | 64.12 million tonnes | +13.0% |
| 2013 | 65.45 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 73.83 million tonnes | +12.8% |
| 2015 | 78.77 million tonnes | +6.7% |
| 2016 | 78.68 million tonnes | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 82.35 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 2018 | 88.89 million tonnes | +7.9% |
| 2019 | 92.00 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 2020 | 87.03 million tonnes | -5.4% |
| 2021 | 96.26 million tonnes | +10.6% |
| 2022 | 101.38 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 2023 | 109.22 million tonnes | +7.7% |
| 2024 | 101.80 million tonnes | -6.8% |
Algeria compared with similar countries
- Algeria's 101.80 million tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 10.32 million tonnes, 9.9× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Algeria's 101.80 million tonnes is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 33.82 million tonnes, 3.0× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Algeria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | +561.7% | 3.61 million tonnes | 23.86 million tonnes |
| 1971 | +397.3% | 135,568 tonnes | 674,176 tonnes |
| 1972 | +365.2% | 674,176 tonnes | 3.14 million tonnes |
| 1961 | +222.2% | 139,796 tonnes | 450,400 tonnes |
| 1980 | +212.0% | 8.17 million tonnes | 25.48 million tonnes |
| 1983 | +131.6% | 7.17 million tonnes | 16.61 million tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 4 |
| 1920s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1930s | 10,992 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 109,920 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 122,942 tonnes | 91,600 tonnes | 139,796 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.41 million tonnes | 450,400 tonnes | 2.48 million tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 5.57 million tonnes | 135,568 tonnes | 23.86 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 26.75 million tonnes | 7.17 million tonnes | 40.12 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 42.51 million tonnes | 31.93 million tonnes | 54.64 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 47.75 million tonnes | 38.53 million tonnes | 61.21 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 73.42 million tonnes | 53.37 million tonnes | 92.00 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 99.14 million tonnes | 87.03 million tonnes | 109.22 million tonnes | 5 |
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More climate change data for Algeria
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 14,392 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 5,289 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 9,103 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from gas in Algeria?
- Annual co₂ emissions from gas in Algeria was 101.80 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 gas recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 109.22 million tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from gas recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1916.
- How does Algeria rank for annual co₂ emissions from gas?
- Algeria ranks 19th out of 146 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from gas rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria 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.