Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Annual CO₂ emissions from gas was 655,363 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
655,363 tonnes
Change on year
down 5.7%
World rank
104th
of 146 countries
All-time high
813,408 tonnes
in 2021
All-time low
40,319 tonnes
in 1998
Years of data
27
1998–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in North Macedonia, 1998–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual co₂ emissions from gas in North Macedonia is 655,363 tonnes, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.7% on the previous year and up 159.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from gas in North Macedonia peaked at 813,408 tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 40,319 tonnes, in 1998.
North Macedonia ranks 104th of 146 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 40,319 tonnes | — |
| 1999 | 76,913 tonnes | +90.8% |
| 2000 | 124,524 tonnes | +61.9% |
| 2001 | 164,951 tonnes | +32.5% |
| 2002 | 172,208 tonnes | +4.4% |
| 2003 | 150,286 tonnes | -12.7% |
| 2004 | 135,568 tonnes | -9.8% |
| 2005 | 142,896 tonnes | +5.4% |
| 2006 | 153,888 tonnes | +7.7% |
| 2007 | 194,268 tonnes | +26.2% |
| 2008 | 223,504 tonnes | +15.0% |
| 2009 | 146,622 tonnes | -34.4% |
| 2010 | 219,745 tonnes | +49.9% |
| 2011 | 252,816 tonnes | +15.0% |
| 2012 | 260,144 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 2013 | 296,925 tonnes | +14.1% |
| 2014 | 252,816 tonnes | -14.9% |
| 2015 | 230,832 tonnes | -8.7% |
| 2016 | 362,736 tonnes | +57.1% |
| 2017 | 465,100 tonnes | +28.2% |
| 2018 | 476,320 tonnes | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 557,183 tonnes | +17.0% |
| 2020 | 641,200 tonnes | +15.1% |
| 2021 | 813,408 tonnes | +26.9% |
| 2022 | 549,600 tonnes | -32.4% |
| 2023 | 695,277 tonnes | +26.5% |
| 2024 | 655,363 tonnes | -5.7% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 655,363 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 10.32 million tonnes, 6% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 655,363 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.92 million tonnes, 9% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 58,616 tonnes | 40,319 tonnes | 76,913 tonnes | 2 |
| 2000s | 160,872 tonnes | 124,524 tonnes | 223,504 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 337,462 tonnes | 219,745 tonnes | 557,183 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 670,970 tonnes | 549,600 tonnes | 813,408 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
- 101 Panama 936,940 tonnes compare
- 102 Kyrgyzstan 805,083 tonnes compare
- 103 Malta 726,825 tonnes compare
- 105 Estonia 627,025 tonnes compare
- 106 Bosnia and Herzegovina 450,609 tonnes compare
- 107 Tajikistan 447,573 tonnes compare
More climate change data for North Macedonia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 26.14 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,372 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 316.81 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,055 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1.2 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 37.67 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 221.08 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 190.06 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 31.02 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.7172 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from gas in North Macedonia?
- Annual co₂ emissions from gas in North Macedonia was 655,363 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 North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 813,408 tonnes in 2021.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from gas recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 40,319 tonnes in 1998.
- How does North Macedonia rank for annual co₂ emissions from gas?
- North Macedonia ranks 104th out of 146 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from gas rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 159.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia 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.