emissions of air pollutants in Tunisia
Tunisia: emissions of air pollutants was 454,469 tonnes in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
454,469 tonnes
Change on year
down 0.1%
World rank
86th
of 220 countries
All-time high
511,207 tonnes
in 2005
All-time low
39,994 tonnes
in 1810
Years of data
273
1750–2022
emissions of air pollutants in Tunisia, 1750–2022
Source: Hoesly et al. (2024) – Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Tunisia recorded 454,469 tonnes for emissions of air pollutants in 2022.
That represents a change of down 0.1% on the previous year and down 2.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, emissions of air pollutants in Tunisia peaked at 511,207 tonnes in 2005 and was at its lowest, 39,994 tonnes, in 1810.
Tunisia ranks 86th 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.
emissions of air pollutants in Tunisia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1750 | 41,356 tonnes | — |
| 1751 | 41,339 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1752 | 41,322 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1753 | 41,305 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1754 | 41,288 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1755 | 41,271 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1756 | 41,254 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1757 | 41,237 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1758 | 41,220 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1759 | 41,204 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1760 | 41,187 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1761 | 41,168 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1762 | 41,149 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1763 | 41,130 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1764 | 41,111 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1765 | 41,092 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1766 | 41,073 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1767 | 41,054 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1768 | 41,035 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1769 | 41,016 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1770 | 40,997 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1771 | 40,976 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1772 | 40,955 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1773 | 40,934 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1774 | 40,913 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1775 | 40,892 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1776 | 40,870 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1777 | 40,849 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1778 | 40,828 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1779 | 40,807 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1780 | 40,786 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1781 | 40,762 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1782 | 40,738 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1783 | 40,715 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1784 | 40,691 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1785 | 40,668 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1786 | 40,644 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1787 | 40,620 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1788 | 40,597 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1789 | 40,573 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1790 | 40,549 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1791 | 40,523 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1792 | 40,497 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1793 | 40,470 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1794 | 40,444 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1795 | 40,418 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1796 | 40,392 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1797 | 40,365 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1798 | 40,339 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1799 | 40,313 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1800 | 40,286 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1801 | 40,257 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1802 | 40,228 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1803 | 40,198 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1804 | 40,169 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1805 | 40,140 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1806 | 40,111 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1807 | 40,081 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1808 | 40,052 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1809 | 40,023 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1810 | 39,994 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1811 | 40,167 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1812 | 40,341 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1813 | 40,514 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1814 | 40,686 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1815 | 40,859 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1816 | 41,031 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1817 | 41,202 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1818 | 41,373 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1819 | 41,544 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1820 | 41,714 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1821 | 41,892 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1822 | 42,069 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1823 | 42,245 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1824 | 42,421 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1825 | 42,596 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1826 | 42,772 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1827 | 42,946 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1828 | 43,120 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1829 | 43,294 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1830 | 43,467 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1831 | 43,647 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1832 | 43,827 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1833 | 44,006 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1834 | 44,184 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1835 | 44,362 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1836 | 44,540 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1837 | 44,717 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1838 | 44,893 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1839 | 45,069 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1840 | 45,245 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1841 | 45,427 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1842 | 45,608 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1843 | 45,789 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1844 | 45,969 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1845 | 46,149 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1846 | 46,328 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1847 | 46,506 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1848 | 46,684 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1849 | 46,861 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1850 | 47,038 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1851 | 47,613 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1852 | 48,183 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1853 | 48,749 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1854 | 49,310 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1855 | 49,865 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1856 | 50,415 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1857 | 50,959 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1858 | 51,496 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1859 | 52,028 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1860 | 52,553 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1861 | 53,071 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1862 | 53,582 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1863 | 54,086 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1864 | 54,582 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1865 | 55,072 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1866 | 55,554 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1867 | 56,028 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1868 | 58,742 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1869 | 61,581 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1870 | 64,549 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1871 | 67,350 tonnes | +4.3% |
| 1872 | 67,413 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1873 | 67,464 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1874 | 67,504 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1875 | 68,368 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1876 | 69,230 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1877 | 70,091 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1878 | 70,951 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1879 | 71,809 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1880 | 72,666 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1881 | 73,532 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1882 | 74,389 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1883 | 75,246 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1884 | 76,101 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1885 | 76,955 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1886 | 77,808 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1887 | 78,660 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1888 | 79,512 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1889 | 80,363 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1890 | 81,215 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1891 | 82,135 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1892 | 83,061 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1893 | 83,992 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1894 | 84,928 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1895 | 85,872 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1896 | 86,822 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1897 | 87,781 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1898 | 88,748 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1899 | 89,725 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1900 | 89,393 tonnes | -0.4% |
| 1901 | 89,330 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1902 | 89,269 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1903 | 89,212 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1904 | 89,159 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1905 | 89,111 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1906 | 89,068 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1907 | 88,761 tonnes | -0.3% |
| 1908 | 88,484 tonnes | -0.3% |
| 1909 | 90,207 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1910 | 90,850 tonnes | +0.7% |
| 1911 | 90,828 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1912 | 85,225 tonnes | -6.2% |
| 1913 | 79,482 tonnes | -6.7% |
| 1914 | 80,963 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1915 | 82,470 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1916 | 84,142 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1917 | 85,930 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1918 | 87,652 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1919 | 88,780 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1920 | 90,782 tonnes | +2.3% |
| 1921 | 97,805 tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1922 | 93,487 tonnes | -4.4% |
| 1923 | 95,111 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1924 | 96,767 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1925 | 98,458 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1926 | 100,184 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1927 | 102,085 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1928 | 104,031 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1929 | 106,024 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1930 | 108,066 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1931 | 110,181 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1932 | 111,778 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1933 | 113,408 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1934 | 115,072 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1935 | 116,774 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1936 | 118,513 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1937 | 120,234 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1938 | 121,989 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1939 | 123,813 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1940 | 125,829 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1941 | 128,389 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1942 | 130,504 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1943 | 131,669 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1944 | 133,865 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1945 | 135,922 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1946 | 147,599 tonnes | +8.6% |
| 1947 | 146,585 tonnes | -0.7% |
| 1948 | 151,812 tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1949 | 154,333 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1950 | 170,223 tonnes | +10.3% |
| 1951 | 169,361 tonnes | -0.5% |
| 1952 | 168,804 tonnes | -0.3% |
| 1953 | 167,303 tonnes | -0.9% |
| 1954 | 163,966 tonnes | -2.0% |
| 1955 | 163,030 tonnes | -0.6% |
| 1956 | 157,784 tonnes | -3.2% |
| 1957 | 151,284 tonnes | -4.1% |
| 1958 | 145,821 tonnes | -3.6% |
| 1959 | 142,090 tonnes | -2.6% |
| 1960 | 138,628 tonnes | -2.4% |
| 1961 | 134,023 tonnes | -3.3% |
| 1962 | 128,971 tonnes | -3.8% |
| 1963 | 125,855 tonnes | -2.4% |
| 1964 | 130,148 tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1965 | 122,618 tonnes | -5.8% |
| 1966 | 127,063 tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1967 | 129,093 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1968 | 134,060 tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1969 | 135,739 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1970 | 134,066 tonnes | -1.2% |
| 1971 | 137,539 tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1972 | 143,665 tonnes | +4.5% |
| 1973 | 149,385 tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1974 | 156,056 tonnes | +4.5% |
| 1975 | 160,678 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1976 | 166,781 tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1977 | 172,102 tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1978 | 178,670 tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1979 | 184,863 tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1980 | 189,794 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1981 | 196,956 tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1982 | 200,383 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1983 | 211,444 tonnes | +5.5% |
| 1984 | 218,562 tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1985 | 227,211 tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1986 | 231,022 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1987 | 235,006 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1988 | 244,130 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1989 | 250,894 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1990 | 259,900 tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1991 | 268,145 tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1992 | 277,546 tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1993 | 286,592 tonnes | +3.3% |
| 1994 | 300,343 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1995 | 315,311 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 1996 | 333,909 tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1997 | 348,863 tonnes | +4.5% |
| 1998 | 375,365 tonnes | +7.6% |
| 1999 | 406,074 tonnes | +8.2% |
| 2000 | 440,304 tonnes | +8.4% |
| 2001 | 459,278 tonnes | +4.3% |
| 2002 | 477,833 tonnes | +4.0% |
| 2003 | 480,959 tonnes | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 495,761 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2005 | 511,207 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2006 | 492,976 tonnes | -3.6% |
| 2007 | 485,423 tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2008 | 500,037 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 2009 | 498,204 tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 461,554 tonnes | -7.4% |
| 2011 | 474,114 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 2012 | 464,728 tonnes | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 453,288 tonnes | -2.5% |
| 2014 | 455,775 tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 466,671 tonnes | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 452,828 tonnes | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 461,270 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 461,759 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 458,600 tonnes | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 455,452 tonnes | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 454,948 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 454,469 tonnes | -0.1% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 454,469 tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 486,552 tonnes, 93% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 454,469 tonnes is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 315,167 tonnes, 1.4× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1750s | 41,280 tonnes | 41,204 tonnes | 41,356 tonnes | 10 |
| 1760s | 41,102 tonnes | 41,016 tonnes | 41,187 tonnes | 10 |
| 1770s | 40,902 tonnes | 40,807 tonnes | 40,997 tonnes | 10 |
| 1780s | 40,679 tonnes | 40,573 tonnes | 40,786 tonnes | 10 |
| 1790s | 40,431 tonnes | 40,313 tonnes | 40,549 tonnes | 10 |
| 1800s | 40,155 tonnes | 40,023 tonnes | 40,286 tonnes | 10 |
| 1810s | 40,771 tonnes | 39,994 tonnes | 41,544 tonnes | 10 |
| 1820s | 42,507 tonnes | 41,714 tonnes | 43,294 tonnes | 10 |
| 1830s | 44,271 tonnes | 43,467 tonnes | 45,069 tonnes | 10 |
| 1840s | 46,057 tonnes | 45,245 tonnes | 46,861 tonnes | 10 |
| 1850s | 49,566 tonnes | 47,038 tonnes | 52,028 tonnes | 10 |
| 1860s | 55,485 tonnes | 52,553 tonnes | 61,581 tonnes | 10 |
| 1870s | 68,473 tonnes | 64,549 tonnes | 71,809 tonnes | 10 |
| 1880s | 76,523 tonnes | 72,666 tonnes | 80,363 tonnes | 10 |
| 1890s | 85,428 tonnes | 81,215 tonnes | 89,725 tonnes | 10 |
| 1900s | 89,199 tonnes | 88,484 tonnes | 90,207 tonnes | 10 |
| 1910s | 85,632 tonnes | 79,482 tonnes | 90,850 tonnes | 10 |
| 1920s | 98,473 tonnes | 90,782 tonnes | 106,024 tonnes | 10 |
| 1930s | 115,983 tonnes | 108,066 tonnes | 123,813 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 138,651 tonnes | 125,829 tonnes | 154,333 tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 159,967 tonnes | 142,090 tonnes | 170,223 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 130,620 tonnes | 122,618 tonnes | 138,628 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 158,380 tonnes | 134,066 tonnes | 184,863 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 220,540 tonnes | 189,794 tonnes | 250,894 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 317,205 tonnes | 259,900 tonnes | 406,074 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 484,198 tonnes | 440,304 tonnes | 511,207 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 461,059 tonnes | 452,828 tonnes | 474,114 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 454,956 tonnes | 454,469 tonnes | 455,452 tonnes | 3 |
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More climate change data for Tunisia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 241.72 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 5,824 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,319 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3,505 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 8.75 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 125.16 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,551 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,529 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 21.55 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 5.77 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is emissions of air pollutants in Tunisia?
- Emissions of air pollutants in Tunisia was 454,469 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 Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 511,207 tonnes in 2005.
- What is the lowest emissions of air pollutants recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 39,994 tonnes in 1810.
- How does Tunisia rank for emissions of air pollutants?
- Tunisia ranks 86th out of 220 countries with data for 2022.
- Is emissions of air pollutants rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia 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.