emissions of air pollutants in Oman
Oman: emissions of air pollutants was 175,110 tonnes in 2022. ◆ Volatile
emissions of air pollutants in Oman, 1750–2022
Source: Hoesly et al. (2024) - Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for emissions of air pollutants in Oman is 175,110 tonnes, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.2% on the previous year and down 16.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, emissions of air pollutants in Oman peaked at 228,162 tonnes in 1977 and was at its lowest, 143.91 tonnes, in 1939.
Oman ranks 126th of 220 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1750s | 3,683 tonnes | 3,650 tonnes | 3,716 tonnes | 10 |
| 1760s | 3,757 tonnes | 3,724 tonnes | 3,791 tonnes | 10 |
| 1770s | 3,832 tonnes | 3,798 tonnes | 3,866 tonnes | 10 |
| 1780s | 3,909 tonnes | 3,874 tonnes | 3,943 tonnes | 10 |
| 1790s | 3,986 tonnes | 3,951 tonnes | 4,022 tonnes | 10 |
| 1800s | 4,065 tonnes | 4,029 tonnes | 4,101 tonnes | 10 |
| 1810s | 4,146 tonnes | 4,109 tonnes | 4,182 tonnes | 10 |
| 1820s | 4,241 tonnes | 4,190 tonnes | 4,292 tonnes | 10 |
| 1830s | 4,359 tonnes | 4,304 tonnes | 4,414 tonnes | 10 |
| 1840s | 4,484 tonnes | 4,427 tonnes | 4,540 tonnes | 10 |
| 1850s | 4,611 tonnes | 4,553 tonnes | 4,670 tonnes | 10 |
| 1860s | 4,742 tonnes | 4,683 tonnes | 4,802 tonnes | 10 |
| 1870s | 4,873 tonnes | 4,815 tonnes | 4,931 tonnes | 10 |
| 1880s | 5,059 tonnes | 4,944 tonnes | 5,173 tonnes | 10 |
| 1890s | 5,318 tonnes | 5,198 tonnes | 5,438 tonnes | 10 |
| 1900s | 4,929 tonnes | 4,380 tonnes | 5,464 tonnes | 10 |
| 1910s | 3,605 tonnes | 2,958 tonnes | 4,255 tonnes | 10 |
| 1920s | 2,179 tonnes | 1,544 tonnes | 2,815 tonnes | 10 |
| 1930s | 772.68 tonnes | 143.91 tonnes | 1,403 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 144.16 tonnes | 143.96 tonnes | 144.37 tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 209.56 tonnes | 144.41 tonnes | 279.35 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 37,800 tonnes | 296.14 tonnes | 194,474 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 191,042 tonnes | 157,003 tonnes | 228,162 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 92,692 tonnes | 73,486 tonnes | 114,706 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 110,805 tonnes | 93,888 tonnes | 137,924 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 154,304 tonnes | 142,360 tonnes | 178,995 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 202,076 tonnes | 177,537 tonnes | 220,216 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 175,953 tonnes | 175,110 tonnes | 177,171 tonnes | 3 |
Countries ranked near Oman
- 123 Denmark 183,104 tonnes compare
- 124 Costa Rica 180,322 tonnes compare
- 125 Central African Republic 175,886 tonnes compare
- 127 Cuba 168,694 tonnes compare
- 128 Guinea-Bissau 167,968 tonnes compare
- 129 Yemen 166,882 tonnes compare
More climate change data for Oman
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.1% (2100)
- Population growth 4.0% (2025)
- Population, total 5.49 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 4.0% (2025)
- Urban population 4.37 million (2025)
- Urban population 79.5% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 15.65 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 1.67 billion tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 15.65 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 15.65 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is emissions of air pollutants in Oman?
- Emissions of air pollutants in Oman was 175,110 tonnes in 2022, according to Hoesly et al. (2024) - Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest emissions of air pollutants recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 228,162 tonnes in 1977.
- What is the lowest emissions of air pollutants recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 143.91 tonnes in 1939.
- How does Oman rank for emissions of air pollutants?
- Oman ranks 126th out of 220 countries with data for 2022.
- Is emissions of air pollutants rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oman data come from?
- The figures come from Hoesly et al. (2024) - Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of emissions of air pollutants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a pollutant produced from the incomplete combustion of carbon-based fuels such as oil, gas, wood, and coal. CO is a harmful gas that contributes to both outdoor and indoor air pollution.