Annual CO₂ emissions including land-use change in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Annual CO₂ emissions including land-use change was 6.13 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
6.13 million tonnes
Change on year
down 12.3%
World rank
147th
of 194 countries
All-time high
74.20 million tonnes
in 1991
All-time low
1.85 million tonnes
in 1944
Years of data
129
1885–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions including land-use change in North Macedonia, 1885–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
North Macedonia recorded 6.13 million tonnes for annual co₂ emissions including land-use change in 2024.
That represents a change of down 12.3% on the previous year and down 35.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions including land-use change in North Macedonia peaked at 74.20 million tonnes in 1991 and was at its lowest, 1.85 million tonnes, in 1944.
North Macedonia ranks 147th of 194 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 including land-use change in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1885 | 2.45 million tonnes | — |
| 1890 | 2.53 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 1891 | 2.54 million tonnes | +0.5% |
| 1892 | 2.56 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 1893 | 2.58 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1894 | 2.60 million tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1895 | 2.61 million tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1896 | 2.63 million tonnes | +0.6% |
| 1897 | 2.64 million tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1898 | 2.66 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1899 | 2.67 million tonnes | +0.5% |
| 1900 | 2.73 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1901 | 2.76 million tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1902 | 2.77 million tonnes | +0.5% |
| 1903 | 2.80 million tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1904 | 2.82 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 1905 | 2.84 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 1906 | 2.87 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1907 | 2.89 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 1908 | 2.92 million tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1909 | 2.93 million tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1910 | 2.66 million tonnes | -9.2% |
| 1911 | 2.59 million tonnes | -2.9% |
| 1912 | 2.53 million tonnes | -2.1% |
| 1913 | 2.71 million tonnes | +7.2% |
| 1919 | 2.46 million tonnes | -9.5% |
| 1920 | 2.54 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1921 | 2.56 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1922 | 2.72 million tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1923 | 2.75 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1924 | 2.75 million tonnes | -0.2% |
| 1925 | 2.80 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1926 | 2.77 million tonnes | -1.1% |
| 1927 | 2.84 million tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1928 | 2.90 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1929 | 2.98 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1930 | 2.92 million tonnes | -1.9% |
| 1931 | 2.82 million tonnes | -3.7% |
| 1932 | 2.75 million tonnes | -2.3% |
| 1933 | 2.67 million tonnes | -2.8% |
| 1934 | 2.70 million tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1935 | 2.71 million tonnes | +0.6% |
| 1936 | 2.70 million tonnes | -0.7% |
| 1937 | 2.77 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1938 | 2.71 million tonnes | -2.0% |
| 1939 | 2.74 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1940 | 2.83 million tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1943 | 1.89 million tonnes | -33.2% |
| 1944 | 1.85 million tonnes | -1.9% |
| 1945 | 2.30 million tonnes | +24.3% |
| 1946 | 2.72 million tonnes | +18.1% |
| 1947 | 3.01 million tonnes | +10.7% |
| 1948 | 3.16 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1949 | 3.33 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 1950 | 5.47 million tonnes | +64.1% |
| 1951 | 5.60 million tonnes | +2.4% |
| 1952 | 5.76 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1953 | 5.48 million tonnes | -5.0% |
| 1954 | 5.66 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 1955 | 5.76 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1956 | 5.96 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1957 | 6.09 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1958 | 5.99 million tonnes | -1.6% |
| 1959 | 6.30 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1960 | 5.82 million tonnes | -7.6% |
| 1961 | 5.54 million tonnes | -4.7% |
| 1962 | 5.50 million tonnes | -0.8% |
| 1963 | 5.56 million tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1964 | 5.77 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1965 | 5.82 million tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1966 | 5.70 million tonnes | -2.0% |
| 1967 | 5.56 million tonnes | -2.5% |
| 1968 | 5.81 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 1969 | 5.77 million tonnes | -0.6% |
| 1970 | 7.09 million tonnes | +22.7% |
| 1971 | 7.40 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 1972 | 6.76 million tonnes | -8.6% |
| 1973 | 7.85 million tonnes | +16.1% |
| 1974 | 7.73 million tonnes | -1.5% |
| 1975 | 8.03 million tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1976 | 8.09 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 1977 | 7.87 million tonnes | -2.6% |
| 1978 | 8.64 million tonnes | +9.8% |
| 1979 | 9.34 million tonnes | +8.1% |
| 1980 | 9.07 million tonnes | -2.9% |
| 1981 | 9.76 million tonnes | +7.6% |
| 1982 | 8.87 million tonnes | -9.1% |
| 1983 | 9.57 million tonnes | +7.8% |
| 1984 | 10.13 million tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1985 | 10.44 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1986 | 10.85 million tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1987 | 10.63 million tonnes | -2.0% |
| 1988 | 11.02 million tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1989 | 10.96 million tonnes | -0.5% |
| 1990 | 10.66 million tonnes | -2.8% |
| 1991 | 74.20 million tonnes | +596.0% |
| 1992 | 31.45 million tonnes | -57.6% |
| 1993 | 22.36 million tonnes | -28.9% |
| 1994 | 19.71 million tonnes | -11.8% |
| 1995 | 18.56 million tonnes | -5.9% |
| 1996 | 18.08 million tonnes | -2.6% |
| 1997 | 16.39 million tonnes | -9.3% |
| 1998 | 16.85 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1999 | 13.68 million tonnes | -18.8% |
| 2000 | 15.26 million tonnes | +11.5% |
| 2001 | 20.32 million tonnes | +33.2% |
| 2002 | 13.56 million tonnes | -33.3% |
| 2003 | 12.22 million tonnes | -9.9% |
| 2004 | 11.15 million tonnes | -8.7% |
| 2005 | 10.59 million tonnes | -5.0% |
| 2006 | 8.81 million tonnes | -16.8% |
| 2007 | 9.05 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 2008 | 8.14 million tonnes | -10.0% |
| 2009 | 14.44 million tonnes | +77.3% |
| 2010 | 9.53 million tonnes | -34.0% |
| 2011 | 21.30 million tonnes | +123.6% |
| 2012 | 12.96 million tonnes | -39.1% |
| 2013 | 10.31 million tonnes | -20.5% |
| 2014 | 9.53 million tonnes | -7.6% |
| 2015 | 9.10 million tonnes | -4.5% |
| 2016 | 8.20 million tonnes | -9.9% |
| 2017 | 8.30 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 7.77 million tonnes | -6.4% |
| 2019 | 8.15 million tonnes | +4.9% |
| 2020 | 7.31 million tonnes | -10.3% |
| 2021 | 6.58 million tonnes | -10.0% |
| 2022 | 7.18 million tonnes | +9.1% |
| 2023 | 6.99 million tonnes | -2.6% |
| 2024 | 6.13 million tonnes | -12.3% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 6.13 million tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 24.44 million tonnes, 25% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 6.13 million tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 32.46 million tonnes, 19% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual CO₂ emissions including land-use change in North Macedonia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | +596.0% | 10.66 million tonnes | 74.20 million tonnes |
| 2011 | +123.6% | 9.53 million tonnes | 21.30 million tonnes |
| 2009 | +77.3% | 8.14 million tonnes | 14.44 million tonnes |
| 1950 | +64.1% | 3.33 million tonnes | 5.47 million tonnes |
| 1992 | -57.6% | 74.20 million tonnes | 31.45 million tonnes |
| 2012 | -39.1% | 21.30 million tonnes | 12.96 million tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 2.45 million tonnes | 2.45 million tonnes | 2.45 million tonnes | 1 |
| 1890s | 2.60 million tonnes | 2.53 million tonnes | 2.67 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1900s | 2.83 million tonnes | 2.73 million tonnes | 2.93 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1910s | 2.59 million tonnes | 2.46 million tonnes | 2.71 million tonnes | 5 |
| 1920s | 2.76 million tonnes | 2.54 million tonnes | 2.98 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1930s | 2.75 million tonnes | 2.67 million tonnes | 2.92 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 2.64 million tonnes | 1.85 million tonnes | 3.33 million tonnes | 8 |
| 1950s | 5.81 million tonnes | 5.47 million tonnes | 6.30 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 5.68 million tonnes | 5.50 million tonnes | 5.82 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 7.88 million tonnes | 6.76 million tonnes | 9.34 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 10.13 million tonnes | 8.87 million tonnes | 11.02 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 24.19 million tonnes | 10.66 million tonnes | 74.20 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.35 million tonnes | 8.14 million tonnes | 20.32 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.52 million tonnes | 7.77 million tonnes | 21.30 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.84 million tonnes | 6.13 million tonnes | 7.31 million tonnes | 5 |
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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 including land-use change in North Macedonia?
- Annual co₂ emissions including land-use change in North Macedonia was 6.13 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 including land-use change recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 74.20 million tonnes in 1991.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions including land-use change recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.85 million tonnes in 1944.
- How does North Macedonia rank for annual co₂ emissions including land-use change?
- North Macedonia ranks 147th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions including land-use change rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.7%. 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 including land-use change. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual total emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂), including land-use change, measured in tonnes.