Co2 emissions by fuel line in Libya
Libya: Co2 emissions by fuel line was 36.87 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
36.87 million
Change on year
up 5.0%
World rank
44th
of 215 countries
All-time high
44.27 million
in 2019
All-time low
128,240
in 1950
Years of data
75
1950–2024
Co2 emissions by fuel line in Libya, 1950–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co2 emissions by fuel line in Libya is 36.87 million, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 5.0% on the previous year and down 10.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 emissions by fuel line in Libya peaked at 44.27 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 128,240, in 1950.
Libya ranks 44th of 215 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Co2 emissions by fuel line in Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 128,240 | — |
| 1951 | 153,888 | +20.0% |
| 1952 | 149,891 | -2.6% |
| 1953 | 223,504 | +49.1% |
| 1954 | 230,832 | +3.3% |
| 1955 | 230,832 | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 238,160 | +3.2% |
| 1957 | 230,832 | -3.1% |
| 1958 | 255,477 | +10.7% |
| 1959 | 351,055 | +37.4% |
| 1960 | 604,560 | +72.2% |
| 1961 | 1.09 million | +80.7% |
| 1962 | 1.03 million | -5.4% |
| 1963 | 1.44 million | +39.0% |
| 1964 | 659,500 | -54.1% |
| 1965 | 996,608 | +51.1% |
| 1966 | 2.63 million | +163.6% |
| 1967 | 2.44 million | -7.0% |
| 1968 | 2.96 million | +21.3% |
| 1969 | 6.44 million | +117.3% |
| 1970 | 2.85 million | -55.8% |
| 1971 | 2.63 million | -7.5% |
| 1972 | 3.20 million | +21.3% |
| 1973 | 4.20 million | +31.3% |
| 1974 | 4.73 million | +12.7% |
| 1975 | 5.47 million | +15.6% |
| 1976 | 9.15 million | +67.5% |
| 1977 | 10.82 million | +18.2% |
| 1978 | 9.94 million | -8.1% |
| 1979 | 13.07 million | +31.4% |
| 1980 | 14.20 million | +8.6% |
| 1981 | 19.38 million | +36.5% |
| 1982 | 21.78 million | +12.4% |
| 1983 | 20.46 million | -6.1% |
| 1984 | 17.58 million | -14.0% |
| 1985 | 20.30 million | +15.4% |
| 1986 | 17.61 million | -13.3% |
| 1987 | 19.02 million | +8.0% |
| 1988 | 21.70 million | +14.1% |
| 1989 | 20.91 million | -3.7% |
| 1990 | 18.90 million | -9.6% |
| 1991 | 25.28 million | +33.7% |
| 1992 | 22.93 million | -9.3% |
| 1993 | 25.53 million | +11.4% |
| 1994 | 29.61 million | +15.9% |
| 1995 | 31.88 million | +7.7% |
| 1996 | 29.82 million | -6.5% |
| 1997 | 30.72 million | +3.0% |
| 1998 | 31.74 million | +3.3% |
| 1999 | 33.35 million | +5.1% |
| 2000 | 34.15 million | +2.4% |
| 2001 | 34.56 million | +1.2% |
| 2002 | 33.83 million | -2.1% |
| 2003 | 34.94 million | +3.3% |
| 2004 | 34.61 million | -1.0% |
| 2005 | 34.98 million | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 32.19 million | -8.0% |
| 2007 | 25.22 million | -21.7% |
| 2008 | 29.81 million | +18.2% |
| 2009 | 31.34 million | +5.1% |
| 2010 | 36.12 million | +15.2% |
| 2011 | 34.56 million | -4.3% |
| 2012 | 31.72 million | -8.2% |
| 2013 | 21.67 million | -31.7% |
| 2014 | 41.34 million | +90.8% |
| 2015 | 31.99 million | -22.6% |
| 2016 | 25.51 million | -20.2% |
| 2017 | 26.17 million | +2.6% |
| 2018 | 25.91 million | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 44.27 million | +70.8% |
| 2020 | 21.96 million | -50.4% |
| 2021 | 30.62 million | +39.5% |
| 2022 | 32.55 million | +6.3% |
| 2023 | 35.11 million | +7.9% |
| 2024 | 36.87 million | +5.0% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 36.87 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 9.32 million, 4.0× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Libya's 36.87 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 20.25 million, 1.8× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Co2 emissions by fuel line in Libya 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | +163.6% | 996,608 | 2.63 million |
| 1969 | +117.3% | 2.96 million | 6.44 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 219,271 | 128,240 | 351,055 | 10 |
| 1960s | 2.03 million | 604,560 | 6.44 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 6.61 million | 2.63 million | 13.07 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 19.29 million | 14.20 million | 21.78 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 27.98 million | 18.90 million | 33.35 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 32.56 million | 25.22 million | 34.98 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 31.93 million | 21.67 million | 44.27 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 31.42 million | 21.96 million | 36.87 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Libya
More climate change data for Libya
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 76.27 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 4,350 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,621 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,729 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 6.12 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 97.48 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 455.6 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 452.01 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3.59 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1.71 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co2 emissions by fuel line in Libya?
- Co2 emissions by fuel line in Libya was 36.87 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co2 emissions by fuel line recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 44.27 million in 2019.
- What is the lowest co2 emissions by fuel line recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 128,240 in 1950.
- How does Libya rank for co2 emissions by fuel line?
- Libya ranks 44th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co2 emissions by fuel line rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Co2 emissions by fuel line. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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