Change air pollutant emissions in Albania
Albania: Change air pollutant emissions was 45,848 in 2022. ▲ Rising
Latest (2022)
45,848
Change on year
down 2.9%
World rank
157th
of 220 countries
All-time high
241,720
in 1980
All-time low
45,294
in 2020
Years of data
273
1750–2022
Change air pollutant emissions in Albania, 1750–2022
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Albania recorded 45,848 for change air pollutant emissions in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.9% on the previous year and down 29.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, change air pollutant emissions in Albania peaked at 241,720 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 45,294, in 2020.
That places Albania 157th out of 220 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 273 years of available data.
Change air pollutant emissions in Albania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1750 | 46,691 | — |
| 1751 | 46,840 | +0.3% |
| 1752 | 46,990 | +0.3% |
| 1753 | 47,139 | +0.3% |
| 1754 | 47,288 | +0.3% |
| 1755 | 47,437 | +0.3% |
| 1756 | 47,587 | +0.3% |
| 1757 | 47,736 | +0.3% |
| 1758 | 47,885 | +0.3% |
| 1759 | 48,034 | +0.3% |
| 1760 | 48,184 | +0.3% |
| 1761 | 48,333 | +0.3% |
| 1762 | 48,482 | +0.3% |
| 1763 | 48,632 | +0.3% |
| 1764 | 48,781 | +0.3% |
| 1765 | 48,930 | +0.3% |
| 1766 | 49,080 | +0.3% |
| 1767 | 49,229 | +0.3% |
| 1768 | 49,378 | +0.3% |
| 1769 | 49,527 | +0.3% |
| 1770 | 49,677 | +0.3% |
| 1771 | 49,826 | +0.3% |
| 1772 | 49,975 | +0.3% |
| 1773 | 50,124 | +0.3% |
| 1774 | 50,274 | +0.3% |
| 1775 | 50,423 | +0.3% |
| 1776 | 50,572 | +0.3% |
| 1777 | 50,722 | +0.3% |
| 1778 | 50,871 | +0.3% |
| 1779 | 51,020 | +0.3% |
| 1780 | 51,169 | +0.3% |
| 1781 | 51,319 | +0.3% |
| 1782 | 51,468 | +0.3% |
| 1783 | 51,617 | +0.3% |
| 1784 | 51,766 | +0.3% |
| 1785 | 51,916 | +0.3% |
| 1786 | 52,065 | +0.3% |
| 1787 | 52,214 | +0.3% |
| 1788 | 52,364 | +0.3% |
| 1789 | 52,513 | +0.3% |
| 1790 | 52,662 | +0.3% |
| 1791 | 52,812 | +0.3% |
| 1792 | 52,961 | +0.3% |
| 1793 | 53,110 | +0.3% |
| 1794 | 53,259 | +0.3% |
| 1795 | 53,409 | +0.3% |
| 1796 | 53,558 | +0.3% |
| 1797 | 53,707 | +0.3% |
| 1798 | 53,856 | +0.3% |
| 1799 | 54,006 | +0.3% |
| 1800 | 54,155 | +0.3% |
| 1801 | 54,304 | +0.3% |
| 1802 | 54,454 | +0.3% |
| 1803 | 54,603 | +0.3% |
| 1804 | 54,752 | +0.3% |
| 1805 | 54,901 | +0.3% |
| 1806 | 55,051 | +0.3% |
| 1807 | 55,200 | +0.3% |
| 1808 | 55,349 | +0.3% |
| 1809 | 55,498 | +0.3% |
| 1810 | 55,648 | +0.3% |
| 1811 | 55,791 | +0.3% |
| 1812 | 55,934 | +0.3% |
| 1813 | 56,077 | +0.3% |
| 1814 | 56,220 | +0.3% |
| 1815 | 56,363 | +0.3% |
| 1816 | 56,506 | +0.3% |
| 1817 | 56,649 | +0.3% |
| 1818 | 56,792 | +0.3% |
| 1819 | 56,935 | +0.3% |
| 1820 | 57,078 | +0.3% |
| 1821 | 57,160 | +0.1% |
| 1822 | 57,243 | +0.1% |
| 1823 | 57,326 | +0.1% |
| 1824 | 57,409 | +0.1% |
| 1825 | 57,492 | +0.1% |
| 1826 | 57,574 | +0.1% |
| 1827 | 57,657 | +0.1% |
| 1828 | 57,740 | +0.1% |
| 1829 | 57,822 | +0.1% |
| 1830 | 57,905 | +0.1% |
| 1831 | 58,236 | +0.6% |
| 1832 | 58,568 | +0.6% |
| 1833 | 58,900 | +0.6% |
| 1834 | 59,231 | +0.6% |
| 1835 | 59,562 | +0.6% |
| 1836 | 59,893 | +0.6% |
| 1837 | 60,223 | +0.6% |
| 1838 | 60,554 | +0.5% |
| 1839 | 60,884 | +0.5% |
| 1840 | 61,214 | +0.5% |
| 1841 | 61,559 | +0.6% |
| 1842 | 61,905 | +0.6% |
| 1843 | 62,250 | +0.6% |
| 1844 | 62,595 | +0.6% |
| 1845 | 62,939 | +0.6% |
| 1846 | 63,284 | +0.5% |
| 1847 | 63,628 | +0.5% |
| 1848 | 63,971 | +0.5% |
| 1849 | 64,314 | +0.5% |
| 1850 | 64,764 | +0.7% |
| 1851 | 65,381 | +1.0% |
| 1852 | 66,004 | +1.0% |
| 1853 | 66,632 | +1.0% |
| 1854 | 67,267 | +1.0% |
| 1855 | 67,907 | +1.0% |
| 1856 | 68,554 | +1.0% |
| 1857 | 69,208 | +1.0% |
| 1858 | 69,867 | +1.0% |
| 1859 | 70,533 | +1.0% |
| 1860 | 71,205 | +1.0% |
| 1861 | 71,884 | +1.0% |
| 1862 | 72,570 | +1.0% |
| 1863 | 73,263 | +1.0% |
| 1864 | 73,961 | +1.0% |
| 1865 | 74,666 | +1.0% |
| 1866 | 75,390 | +1.0% |
| 1867 | 76,119 | +1.0% |
| 1868 | 76,856 | +1.0% |
| 1869 | 77,599 | +1.0% |
| 1870 | 78,348 | +1.0% |
| 1871 | 79,180 | +1.1% |
| 1872 | 80,017 | +1.1% |
| 1873 | 80,859 | +1.1% |
| 1874 | 81,707 | +1.0% |
| 1875 | 82,560 | +1.0% |
| 1876 | 83,433 | +1.1% |
| 1877 | 84,311 | +1.1% |
| 1878 | 85,195 | +1.0% |
| 1879 | 86,084 | +1.0% |
| 1880 | 86,978 | +1.0% |
| 1881 | 87,897 | +1.1% |
| 1882 | 88,820 | +1.1% |
| 1883 | 89,749 | +1.0% |
| 1884 | 90,684 | +1.0% |
| 1885 | 91,624 | +1.0% |
| 1886 | 92,586 | +1.1% |
| 1887 | 93,554 | +1.0% |
| 1888 | 94,528 | +1.0% |
| 1889 | 95,507 | +1.0% |
| 1890 | 96,491 | +1.0% |
| 1891 | 97,534 | +1.1% |
| 1892 | 98,584 | +1.1% |
| 1893 | 99,639 | +1.1% |
| 1894 | 100,701 | +1.1% |
| 1895 | 101,770 | +1.1% |
| 1896 | 102,864 | +1.1% |
| 1897 | 103,964 | +1.1% |
| 1898 | 105,071 | +1.1% |
| 1899 | 106,184 | +1.1% |
| 1900 | 107,304 | +1.1% |
| 1901 | 108,162 | +0.8% |
| 1902 | 109,021 | +0.8% |
| 1903 | 109,882 | +0.8% |
| 1904 | 110,744 | +0.8% |
| 1905 | 111,609 | +0.8% |
| 1906 | 112,493 | +0.8% |
| 1907 | 113,379 | +0.8% |
| 1908 | 114,266 | +0.8% |
| 1909 | 115,155 | +0.8% |
| 1910 | 116,047 | +0.8% |
| 1911 | 116,950 | +0.8% |
| 1912 | 117,858 | +0.8% |
| 1913 | 118,769 | +0.8% |
| 1914 | 119,265 | +0.4% |
| 1915 | 119,760 | +0.4% |
| 1916 | 120,230 | +0.4% |
| 1917 | 120,699 | +0.4% |
| 1918 | 121,168 | +0.4% |
| 1919 | 121,637 | +0.4% |
| 1920 | 122,106 | +0.4% |
| 1921 | 121,815 | -0.2% |
| 1922 | 121,518 | -0.2% |
| 1923 | 121,215 | -0.2% |
| 1924 | 120,907 | -0.3% |
| 1925 | 120,470 | -0.4% |
| 1926 | 120,261 | -0.2% |
| 1927 | 119,924 | -0.3% |
| 1928 | 119,583 | -0.3% |
| 1929 | 119,238 | -0.3% |
| 1930 | 118,890 | -0.3% |
| 1931 | 118,615 | -0.2% |
| 1932 | 118,202 | -0.3% |
| 1933 | 117,898 | -0.3% |
| 1934 | 117,459 | -0.4% |
| 1935 | 117,315 | -0.1% |
| 1936 | 118,632 | +1.1% |
| 1937 | 122,177 | +3.0% |
| 1938 | 123,189 | +0.8% |
| 1939 | 127,088 | +3.2% |
| 1940 | 132,487 | +4.2% |
| 1941 | 131,399 | -0.8% |
| 1942 | 134,289 | +2.2% |
| 1943 | 128,375 | -4.4% |
| 1944 | 122,094 | -4.9% |
| 1945 | 122,114 | +0.0% |
| 1946 | 128,874 | +5.5% |
| 1947 | 137,875 | +7.0% |
| 1948 | 134,645 | -2.3% |
| 1949 | 140,851 | +4.6% |
| 1950 | 128,839 | -8.5% |
| 1951 | 130,046 | +0.9% |
| 1952 | 129,357 | -0.5% |
| 1953 | 129,797 | +0.3% |
| 1954 | 131,718 | +1.5% |
| 1955 | 134,383 | +2.0% |
| 1956 | 137,684 | +2.5% |
| 1957 | 149,178 | +8.3% |
| 1958 | 144,488 | -3.1% |
| 1959 | 149,342 | +3.4% |
| 1960 | 160,557 | +7.5% |
| 1961 | 165,554 | +3.1% |
| 1962 | 168,621 | +1.9% |
| 1963 | 163,171 | -3.2% |
| 1964 | 162,323 | -0.5% |
| 1965 | 164,537 | +1.4% |
| 1966 | 173,228 | +5.3% |
| 1967 | 177,142 | +2.3% |
| 1968 | 185,250 | +4.6% |
| 1969 | 189,986 | +2.6% |
| 1970 | 196,316 | +3.3% |
| 1971 | 204,335 | +4.1% |
| 1972 | 208,657 | +2.1% |
| 1973 | 200,415 | -4.0% |
| 1974 | 203,427 | +1.5% |
| 1975 | 205,051 | +0.8% |
| 1976 | 215,426 | +5.1% |
| 1977 | 216,638 | +0.6% |
| 1978 | 226,485 | +4.5% |
| 1979 | 234,690 | +3.6% |
| 1980 | 241,720 | +3.0% |
| 1981 | 218,296 | -9.7% |
| 1982 | 209,953 | -3.8% |
| 1983 | 208,669 | -0.6% |
| 1984 | 240,266 | +15.1% |
| 1985 | 201,570 | -16.1% |
| 1986 | 184,972 | -8.2% |
| 1987 | 186,268 | +0.7% |
| 1988 | 195,170 | +4.8% |
| 1989 | 163,641 | -16.2% |
| 1990 | 133,498 | -18.4% |
| 1991 | 112,874 | -15.4% |
| 1992 | 100,191 | -11.2% |
| 1993 | 106,510 | +6.3% |
| 1994 | 121,992 | +14.5% |
| 1995 | 123,595 | +1.3% |
| 1996 | 122,478 | -0.9% |
| 1997 | 110,948 | -9.4% |
| 1998 | 111,631 | +0.6% |
| 1999 | 92,357 | -17.3% |
| 2000 | 86,400 | -6.4% |
| 2001 | 85,619 | -0.9% |
| 2002 | 102,184 | +19.3% |
| 2003 | 87,686 | -14.2% |
| 2004 | 97,852 | +11.6% |
| 2005 | 97,053 | -0.8% |
| 2006 | 92,530 | -4.7% |
| 2007 | 79,677 | -13.9% |
| 2008 | 64,831 | -18.6% |
| 2009 | 70,405 | +8.6% |
| 2010 | 71,550 | +1.6% |
| 2011 | 70,965 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 65,400 | -7.8% |
| 2013 | 66,037 | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 65,406 | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 62,919 | -3.8% |
| 2016 | 57,305 | -8.9% |
| 2017 | 54,201 | -5.4% |
| 2018 | 57,883 | +6.8% |
| 2019 | 50,261 | -13.2% |
| 2020 | 45,294 | -9.9% |
| 2021 | 47,196 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | 45,848 | -2.9% |
Albania compared with similar countries
- Albania's 45,848 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 286,757, 16% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Albania's 45,848 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 280,480, 16% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1750s | 47,363 | 46,691 | 48,034 | 10 |
| 1760s | 48,856 | 48,184 | 49,527 | 10 |
| 1770s | 50,348 | 49,677 | 51,020 | 10 |
| 1780s | 51,841 | 51,169 | 52,513 | 10 |
| 1790s | 53,334 | 52,662 | 54,006 | 10 |
| 1800s | 54,827 | 54,155 | 55,498 | 10 |
| 1810s | 56,291 | 55,648 | 56,935 | 10 |
| 1820s | 57,450 | 57,078 | 57,822 | 10 |
| 1830s | 59,395 | 57,905 | 60,884 | 10 |
| 1840s | 62,766 | 61,214 | 64,314 | 10 |
| 1850s | 67,612 | 64,764 | 70,533 | 10 |
| 1860s | 74,351 | 71,205 | 77,599 | 10 |
| 1870s | 82,169 | 78,348 | 86,084 | 10 |
| 1880s | 91,193 | 86,978 | 95,507 | 10 |
| 1890s | 101,280 | 96,491 | 106,184 | 10 |
| 1900s | 111,202 | 107,304 | 115,155 | 10 |
| 1910s | 119,238 | 116,047 | 121,637 | 10 |
| 1920s | 120,704 | 119,238 | 122,106 | 10 |
| 1930s | 119,946 | 117,315 | 127,088 | 10 |
| 1940s | 131,300 | 122,094 | 140,851 | 10 |
| 1950s | 136,483 | 128,839 | 149,342 | 10 |
| 1960s | 171,037 | 160,557 | 189,986 | 10 |
| 1970s | 211,144 | 196,316 | 234,690 | 10 |
| 1980s | 205,052 | 163,641 | 241,720 | 10 |
| 1990s | 113,607 | 92,357 | 133,498 | 10 |
| 2000s | 86,424 | 64,831 | 102,184 | 10 |
| 2010s | 62,193 | 50,261 | 71,550 | 10 |
| 2020s | 46,112 | 45,294 | 47,196 | 3 |
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More climate change data for Albania
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 47.88 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 3,654 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 846.22 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,808 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 3.19 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 100.28 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 309.07 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 303.24 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 5.83 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1.14 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is change air pollutant emissions in Albania?
- Change air pollutant emissions in Albania was 45,848 in 2022, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest change air pollutant emissions recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 241,720 in 1980.
- What is the lowest change air pollutant emissions recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 45,294 in 2020.
- How does Albania rank for change air pollutant emissions?
- Albania ranks 157th out of 220 countries with data for 2022.
- Is change air pollutant emissions rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Albania data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Change air pollutant emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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