CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Albania
Albania: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry was 2.96 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.96 million tonnes
Change on year
up 1.6%
World rank
138th
of 215 countries
All-time high
4.10 million tonnes
in 1989
All-time low
7,328 tonnes
in 1933
Years of data
92
1933–2024
CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Albania, 1933–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Albania is 2.96 million tonnes, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 1.6% on the previous year and down 23.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Albania peaked at 4.10 million tonnes in 1989 and was at its lowest, 7,328 tonnes, in 1933.
That places Albania 138th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, 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 fuel or industry in Albania, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1933 | 7,328 tonnes | — |
| 1934 | 7,328 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1935 | 18,320 tonnes | +150.0% |
| 1936 | 124,576 tonnes | +580.0% |
| 1937 | 289,456 tonnes | +132.4% |
| 1938 | 348,080 tonnes | +20.3% |
| 1939 | 432,352 tonnes | +24.2% |
| 1940 | 692,496 tonnes | +60.2% |
| 1941 | 619,216 tonnes | -10.6% |
| 1942 | 743,792 tonnes | +20.1% |
| 1943 | 461,664 tonnes | -37.9% |
| 1944 | 153,888 tonnes | -66.7% |
| 1945 | 120,912 tonnes | -21.4% |
| 1946 | 461,664 tonnes | +281.8% |
| 1947 | 926,992 tonnes | +100.8% |
| 1948 | 696,160 tonnes | -24.9% |
| 1949 | 1.01 million tonnes | +45.8% |
| 1950 | 246,114 tonnes | -75.8% |
| 1951 | 311,440 tonnes | +26.5% |
| 1952 | 279,389 tonnes | -10.3% |
| 1953 | 274,800 tonnes | -1.6% |
| 1954 | 307,776 tonnes | +12.0% |
| 1955 | 384,720 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1956 | 509,296 tonnes | +32.4% |
| 1957 | 1.14 million tonnes | +123.0% |
| 1958 | 806,080 tonnes | -29.0% |
| 1959 | 992,944 tonnes | +23.2% |
| 1960 | 1.58 million tonnes | +58.7% |
| 1961 | 1.81 million tonnes | +15.2% |
| 1962 | 1.96 million tonnes | +7.8% |
| 1963 | 1.65 million tonnes | -15.7% |
| 1964 | 1.54 million tonnes | -6.9% |
| 1965 | 1.62 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 1966 | 1.90 million tonnes | +17.3% |
| 1967 | 1.92 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1968 | 2.18 million tonnes | +14.0% |
| 1969 | 2.22 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1970 | 2.48 million tonnes | +11.8% |
| 1971 | 2.94 million tonnes | +18.3% |
| 1972 | 4.08 million tonnes | +38.9% |
| 1973 | 3.50 million tonnes | -14.4% |
| 1974 | 2.42 million tonnes | -30.7% |
| 1975 | 2.45 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1976 | 2.65 million tonnes | +8.1% |
| 1977 | 2.94 million tonnes | +10.9% |
| 1978 | 3.28 million tonnes | +11.6% |
| 1979 | 3.77 million tonnes | +14.8% |
| 1980 | 1.57 million tonnes | -58.3% |
| 1981 | 3.50 million tonnes | +122.4% |
| 1982 | 3.14 million tonnes | -10.1% |
| 1983 | 3.13 million tonnes | -0.5% |
| 1984 | 2.95 million tonnes | -5.9% |
| 1985 | 2.76 million tonnes | -6.5% |
| 1986 | 2.87 million tonnes | +4.1% |
| 1987 | 2.82 million tonnes | -1.7% |
| 1988 | 2.58 million tonnes | -8.7% |
| 1989 | 4.10 million tonnes | +59.0% |
| 1990 | 2.17 million tonnes | -47.0% |
| 1991 | 2.23 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 1992 | 1.42 million tonnes | -36.4% |
| 1993 | 1.48 million tonnes | +4.3% |
| 1994 | 1.60 million tonnes | +8.6% |
| 1995 | 1.77 million tonnes | +10.5% |
| 1996 | 1.76 million tonnes | -1.0% |
| 1997 | 1.41 million tonnes | -19.6% |
| 1998 | 1.62 million tonnes | +15.1% |
| 1999 | 2.79 million tonnes | +72.0% |
| 2000 | 2.84 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2001 | 3.13 million tonnes | +10.1% |
| 2002 | 3.64 million tonnes | +16.4% |
| 2003 | 3.89 million tonnes | +6.9% |
| 2004 | 3.76 million tonnes | -3.4% |
| 2005 | 3.91 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 3.54 million tonnes | -9.5% |
| 2007 | 3.43 million tonnes | -3.1% |
| 2008 | 3.85 million tonnes | +12.2% |
| 2009 | 3.36 million tonnes | -12.7% |
| 2010 | 3.51 million tonnes | +4.4% |
| 2011 | 3.58 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 2012 | 3.18 million tonnes | -11.4% |
| 2013 | 3.34 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 2014 | 3.86 million tonnes | +15.7% |
| 2015 | 3.34 million tonnes | -13.6% |
| 2016 | 3.36 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 3.78 million tonnes | +12.3% |
| 2018 | 3.33 million tonnes | -11.8% |
| 2019 | 3.43 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 2020 | 2.88 million tonnes | -16.0% |
| 2021 | 2.86 million tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 2.95 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 2023 | 2.91 million tonnes | -1.3% |
| 2024 | 2.96 million tonnes | +1.6% |
Albania compared with similar countries
- Albania's 2.96 million tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 9.32 million tonnes, 32% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Albania's 2.96 million tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 14.44 million tonnes, 20% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Albania changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | +580.0% | 18,320 tonnes | 124,576 tonnes |
| 1946 | +281.8% | 120,912 tonnes | 461,664 tonnes |
| 1935 | +150.0% | 7,328 tonnes | 18,320 tonnes |
| 1937 | +132.4% | 124,576 tonnes | 289,456 tonnes |
| 1957 | +123.0% | 509,296 tonnes | 1.14 million tonnes |
| 1981 | +122.4% | 1.57 million tonnes | 3.50 million tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 175,349 tonnes | 7,328 tonnes | 432,352 tonnes | 7 |
| 1940s | 589,171 tonnes | 120,912 tonnes | 1.01 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 524,840 tonnes | 246,114 tonnes | 1.14 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.84 million tonnes | 1.54 million tonnes | 2.22 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.05 million tonnes | 2.42 million tonnes | 4.08 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.94 million tonnes | 1.57 million tonnes | 4.10 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.83 million tonnes | 1.41 million tonnes | 2.79 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.53 million tonnes | 2.84 million tonnes | 3.91 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.47 million tonnes | 3.18 million tonnes | 3.86 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.91 million tonnes | 2.86 million tonnes | 2.96 million tonnes | 5 |
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 3,654 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,808 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Albania?
- Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Albania was 2.96 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 4.10 million tonnes in 1989.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,328 tonnes in 1933.
- How does Albania rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry?
- Albania ranks 138th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Albania 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 by fuel or industry. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from oil, measured in tonnes.