CO₂ emissions by sector in Montenegro
Montenegro: CO₂ emissions by sector was 40,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
40,000 tonnes
Change on year
down 20.0%
World rank
160th
of 187 countries
All-time high
60,000 tonnes
in 2006
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions by sector in Montenegro, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, co₂ emissions by sector in Montenegro stood at 40,000 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 20.0% on the previous year and up 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by sector in Montenegro peaked at 60,000 tonnes in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1990.
That places Montenegro 160th out of 187 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
CO₂ emissions by sector in Montenegro, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1992 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1993 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1994 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1995 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1996 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1997 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1998 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1999 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2000 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2001 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2002 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2003 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2005 | 30,000 tonnes | — |
| 2006 | 60,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 2007 | 30,000 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 2008 | 30,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 40,000 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 2010 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 10,000 tonnes | -75.0% |
| 2012 | 20,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 2013 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 50,000 tonnes | +150.0% |
| 2015 | 50,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 60,000 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 2017 | 50,000 tonnes | -16.7% |
| 2018 | 50,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 50,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 40,000 tonnes | -20.0% |
| 2021 | 50,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 2022 | 50,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 40,000 tonnes | -20.0% |
Montenegro compared with similar countries
- Montenegro's 40,000 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.35 million tonnes, 3% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Montenegro's 40,000 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4.03 million tonnes, 1% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 19,000 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 60,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 40,000 tonnes | 10,000 tonnes | 60,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 45,000 tonnes | 40,000 tonnes | 50,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Montenegro
More climate change data for Montenegro
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 2.27 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 552.54 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 110.42 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 442.11 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.4167 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 15.79 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 13.97 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 13.83 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 0.14 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.0522 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions by sector in Montenegro?
- Co₂ emissions by sector in Montenegro was 40,000 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 Montenegro?
- The highest recorded value was 60,000 tonnes in 2006.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by sector recorded in Montenegro?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1990.
- How does Montenegro rank for co₂ emissions by sector?
- Montenegro ranks 160th out of 187 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions by sector rising or falling in Montenegro?
- Over the last ten years it is up 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Montenegro 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.