Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Syria
Syria: Annual CO₂ emissions from gas was 4.83 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.83 million tonnes
Change on year
down 2.5%
World rank
80th
of 146 countries
All-time high
17.86 million tonnes
in 2010
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1968
Years of data
57
1968–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Syria, 1968–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Syria recorded 4.83 million tonnes for annual co₂ emissions from gas in 2024.
The figure is down 2.5% on the previous year and down 46.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from gas in Syria peaked at 17.86 million tonnes in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1968.
That places Syria 80th out of 146 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Syria, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1969 | 190,528 tonnes | — |
| 1970 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1971 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1972 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1973 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1974 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1975 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1976 | 223,444 tonnes | — |
| 1977 | 69,599 tonnes | -68.9% |
| 1978 | 65,952 tonnes | -5.2% |
| 1979 | 69,605 tonnes | +5.5% |
| 1980 | 91,600 tonnes | +31.6% |
| 1981 | 91,600 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 95,278 tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1983 | 146,579 tonnes | +53.8% |
| 1984 | 249,124 tonnes | +70.0% |
| 1985 | 296,784 tonnes | +19.1% |
| 1986 | 747,369 tonnes | +151.8% |
| 1987 | 736,389 tonnes | -1.5% |
| 1988 | 1.74 million tonnes | +135.8% |
| 1989 | 2.85 million tonnes | +63.9% |
| 1990 | 3.13 million tonnes | +10.1% |
| 1991 | 3.66 million tonnes | +16.7% |
| 1992 | 3.78 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1993 | 3.74 million tonnes | -1.0% |
| 1994 | 4.06 million tonnes | +8.4% |
| 1995 | 5.12 million tonnes | +26.1% |
| 1996 | 5.45 million tonnes | +6.5% |
| 1997 | 8.46 million tonnes | +55.1% |
| 1998 | 10.94 million tonnes | +29.4% |
| 1999 | 11.20 million tonnes | +2.4% |
| 2000 | 11.31 million tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2001 | 10.37 million tonnes | -8.4% |
| 2002 | 12.61 million tonnes | +21.7% |
| 2003 | 12.70 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 13.17 million tonnes | +3.7% |
| 2005 | 11.31 million tonnes | -14.1% |
| 2006 | 11.68 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2007 | 11.50 million tonnes | -1.6% |
| 2008 | 11.20 million tonnes | -2.6% |
| 2009 | 13.76 million tonnes | +22.9% |
| 2010 | 17.86 million tonnes | +29.8% |
| 2011 | 15.06 million tonnes | -15.7% |
| 2012 | 11.96 million tonnes | -20.6% |
| 2013 | 9.83 million tonnes | -17.8% |
| 2014 | 9.09 million tonnes | -7.6% |
| 2015 | 7.97 million tonnes | -12.2% |
| 2016 | 6.95 million tonnes | -12.8% |
| 2017 | 6.86 million tonnes | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 6.83 million tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 6.55 million tonnes | -4.1% |
| 2020 | 5.75 million tonnes | -12.2% |
| 2021 | 6.12 million tonnes | +6.4% |
| 2022 | 5.01 million tonnes | -18.2% |
| 2023 | 4.96 million tonnes | -1.0% |
| 2024 | 4.83 million tonnes | -2.5% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 4.83 million tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 33.82 million tonnes, 14% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Syria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | +151.8% | 296,784 tonnes | 747,369 tonnes |
| 1988 | +135.8% | 736,389 tonnes | 1.74 million tonnes |
| 1970 | -100.0% | 190,528 tonnes | 0 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 95,264 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 190,528 tonnes | 2 |
| 1970s | 42,860 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 223,444 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 703,809 tonnes | 91,600 tonnes | 2.85 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.95 million tonnes | 3.13 million tonnes | 11.20 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.96 million tonnes | 10.37 million tonnes | 13.76 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.90 million tonnes | 6.55 million tonnes | 17.86 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.33 million tonnes | 4.83 million tonnes | 6.12 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Syria
More climate change data for Syria
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 12,493 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4,423 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 8,070 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 16.69 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 288.21 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 3,428 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 3,330 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 97.62 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 12.57 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 3.49 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from gas in Syria?
- Annual co₂ emissions from gas in Syria was 4.83 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 Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 17.86 million tonnes in 2010.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from gas recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1968.
- How does Syria rank for annual co₂ emissions from gas?
- Syria ranks 80th out of 146 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from gas rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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.