CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Malta
Malta: CO₂ emissions embedded in trade was 12.53 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
12.53 million tonnes
Change on year
down 12.7%
World rank
36th
of 120 countries
All-time high
15.37 million tonnes
in 2018
All-time low
645,886 tonnes
in 1993
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Malta, 1990–2023
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Malta is 12.53 million tonnes, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 12.7% on the previous year and up 157.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Malta peaked at 15.37 million tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 645,886 tonnes, in 1993.
Malta ranks 36th of 120 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.
CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Malta, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 835,226 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 852,366 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1992 | 977,820 tonnes | +14.7% |
| 1993 | 645,886 tonnes | -33.9% |
| 1994 | 870,568 tonnes | +34.8% |
| 1995 | 1.35 million tonnes | +55.0% |
| 1996 | 956,592 tonnes | -29.1% |
| 1997 | 743,984 tonnes | -22.2% |
| 1998 | 1.37 million tonnes | +84.7% |
| 1999 | 2.03 million tonnes | +47.4% |
| 2000 | 3.75 million tonnes | +85.0% |
| 2001 | 3.86 million tonnes | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 4.02 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2003 | 1.92 million tonnes | -52.3% |
| 2004 | 1.70 million tonnes | -11.4% |
| 2005 | 992,259 tonnes | -41.6% |
| 2006 | 1.35 million tonnes | +36.4% |
| 2007 | 2.40 million tonnes | +77.3% |
| 2008 | 4.13 million tonnes | +72.1% |
| 2009 | 3.08 million tonnes | -25.4% |
| 2010 | 4.65 million tonnes | +50.9% |
| 2011 | 6.95 million tonnes | +49.5% |
| 2012 | 6.25 million tonnes | -10.2% |
| 2013 | 4.86 million tonnes | -22.2% |
| 2014 | 6.28 million tonnes | +29.3% |
| 2015 | 9.48 million tonnes | +50.9% |
| 2016 | 14.08 million tonnes | +48.6% |
| 2017 | 11.42 million tonnes | -18.8% |
| 2018 | 15.37 million tonnes | +34.6% |
| 2019 | 14.22 million tonnes | -7.5% |
| 2020 | 11.95 million tonnes | -16.0% |
| 2021 | 14.64 million tonnes | +22.5% |
| 2022 | 14.34 million tonnes | -2.0% |
| 2023 | 12.53 million tonnes | -12.7% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 12.53 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 9.84 million tonnes, 1.3× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Malta's 12.53 million tonnes is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.08 million tonnes, 6.0× the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.06 million tonnes | 645,886 tonnes | 2.03 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.72 million tonnes | 992,259 tonnes | 4.13 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.36 million tonnes | 4.65 million tonnes | 15.37 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.37 million tonnes | 11.95 million tonnes | 14.64 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Malta
More climate change data for Malta
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 611,521 kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 109.61 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 21.84 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 87.78 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.0824 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 3.13 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 4.61 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4.53 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 0.0784 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.0171 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Malta?
- Co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Malta was 12.53 million tonnes in 2023, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions embedded in trade recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 15.37 million tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions embedded in trade recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 645,886 tonnes in 1993.
- How does Malta rank for co₂ emissions embedded in trade?
- Malta ranks 36th out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions embedded in trade rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 157.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions embedded in trade. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual net carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions embedded in trade, measured in tonnes.