CO₂ emissions by sector in Armenia
Armenia: CO₂ emissions by sector was 1.76 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.76 million tonnes
Change on year
down 2.8%
World rank
76th
of 187 countries
All-time high
6.38 million tonnes
in 1990
All-time low
250,000 tonnes
in 1996
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions by sector in Armenia, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co₂ emissions by sector in Armenia is 1.76 million tonnes, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 2.8% on the previous year and up 41.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by sector in Armenia peaked at 6.38 million tonnes in 1990 and was at its lowest, 250,000 tonnes, in 1996.
That places Armenia 76th out of 187 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
CO₂ emissions by sector in Armenia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6.38 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 4.39 million tonnes | -31.2% |
| 1992 | 1.88 million tonnes | -57.2% |
| 1993 | 590,000 tonnes | -68.6% |
| 1994 | 790,000 tonnes | +33.9% |
| 1995 | 1.16 million tonnes | +46.8% |
| 1996 | 250,000 tonnes | -78.4% |
| 1997 | 320,000 tonnes | +28.0% |
| 1998 | 340,000 tonnes | +6.2% |
| 1999 | 280,000 tonnes | -17.6% |
| 2000 | 310,000 tonnes | +10.7% |
| 2001 | 340,000 tonnes | +9.7% |
| 2002 | 390,000 tonnes | +14.7% |
| 2003 | 480,000 tonnes | +23.1% |
| 2004 | 650,000 tonnes | +35.4% |
| 2005 | 730,000 tonnes | +12.3% |
| 2006 | 750,000 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 2007 | 1.07 million tonnes | +42.7% |
| 2008 | 1.19 million tonnes | +11.2% |
| 2009 | 1.12 million tonnes | -5.9% |
| 2010 | 970,000 tonnes | -13.4% |
| 2011 | 1.12 million tonnes | +15.5% |
| 2012 | 1.26 million tonnes | +12.5% |
| 2013 | 1.24 million tonnes | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 1.08 million tonnes | -12.9% |
| 2015 | 1.15 million tonnes | +6.5% |
| 2016 | 1.24 million tonnes | +7.8% |
| 2017 | 1.32 million tonnes | +6.5% |
| 2018 | 1.17 million tonnes | -11.4% |
| 2019 | 1.44 million tonnes | +23.1% |
| 2020 | 1.57 million tonnes | +9.0% |
| 2021 | 1.71 million tonnes | +8.9% |
| 2022 | 1.81 million tonnes | +5.8% |
| 2023 | 1.76 million tonnes | -2.8% |
Armenia compared with similar countries
- Armenia's 1.76 million tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.35 million tonnes, 1.3× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Armenia's 1.76 million tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4.03 million tonnes, 44% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.64 million tonnes | 250,000 tonnes | 6.38 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 703,000 tonnes | 310,000 tonnes | 1.19 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.20 million tonnes | 970,000 tonnes | 1.44 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.71 million tonnes | 1.57 million tonnes | 1.81 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Armenia
- 73 Cote d'Ivoire 1.98 million tonnes compare
- 74 Croatia 1.89 million tonnes compare
- 75 New Zealand 1.84 million tonnes compare
- 77 Kenya 1.74 million tonnes compare
- 78 Dominican Republic 1.63 million tonnes compare
- 79 Nepal 1.51 million tonnes compare
More climate change data for Armenia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 57.63 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,643 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 592.54 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,051 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2.24 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 37.52 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 355.56 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 352.29 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3.27 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1.33 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions by sector in Armenia?
- Co₂ emissions by sector in Armenia was 1.76 million tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions by sector recorded in Armenia?
- The highest recorded value was 6.38 million tonnes in 1990.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by sector recorded in Armenia?
- The lowest recorded value was 250,000 tonnes in 1996.
- How does Armenia rank for co₂ emissions by sector?
- Armenia ranks 76th out of 187 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions by sector rising or falling in Armenia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Armenia data come from?
- The figures come from Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions by sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Emissions are measured in tonnes.