CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Madagascar
Madagascar: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry was 3.13 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.13 million tonnes
Change on year
up 1.8%
World rank
132nd
of 215 countries
All-time high
3.13 million tonnes
in 2024
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1945
Years of data
76
1945–2024
CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Madagascar, 1945–2024
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 Madagascar is 3.13 million tonnes, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 76 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.8% on the previous year and up 55.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Madagascar peaked at 3.13 million tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1945.
That places Madagascar 132nd 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 Madagascar, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1950 | 139,232 tonnes | — |
| 1951 | 172,208 tonnes | +23.7% |
| 1952 | 197,856 tonnes | +14.9% |
| 1953 | 227,534 tonnes | +15.0% |
| 1954 | 245,488 tonnes | +7.9% |
| 1955 | 278,151 tonnes | +13.3% |
| 1956 | 307,776 tonnes | +10.7% |
| 1957 | 304,112 tonnes | -1.2% |
| 1958 | 344,416 tonnes | +13.3% |
| 1959 | 340,752 tonnes | -1.1% |
| 1960 | 351,744 tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1961 | 340,902 tonnes | -3.1% |
| 1962 | 373,728 tonnes | +9.6% |
| 1963 | 399,376 tonnes | +6.9% |
| 1964 | 428,268 tonnes | +7.2% |
| 1965 | 498,304 tonnes | +16.4% |
| 1966 | 512,960 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1967 | 769,440 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1968 | 824,400 tonnes | +7.1% |
| 1969 | 762,112 tonnes | -7.6% |
| 1970 | 879,360 tonnes | +15.4% |
| 1971 | 927,344 tonnes | +5.5% |
| 1972 | 1.20 million tonnes | +29.2% |
| 1973 | 1.00 million tonnes | -16.2% |
| 1974 | 1.12 million tonnes | +11.7% |
| 1975 | 1.61 million tonnes | +43.8% |
| 1976 | 901,005 tonnes | -44.1% |
| 1977 | 776,768 tonnes | -13.8% |
| 1978 | 952,640 tonnes | +22.6% |
| 1979 | 1.03 million tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1980 | 1.52 million tonnes | +48.2% |
| 1981 | 934,320 tonnes | -38.5% |
| 1982 | 922,996 tonnes | -1.2% |
| 1983 | 560,074 tonnes | -39.3% |
| 1984 | 831,728 tonnes | +48.5% |
| 1985 | 1.03 million tonnes | +23.3% |
| 1986 | 1.07 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 1987 | 1.23 million tonnes | +14.4% |
| 1988 | 1.21 million tonnes | -1.2% |
| 1989 | 868,122 tonnes | -28.4% |
| 1990 | 886,688 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1991 | 967,296 tonnes | +9.1% |
| 1992 | 945,312 tonnes | -2.3% |
| 1993 | 967,296 tonnes | +2.3% |
| 1994 | 1.10 million tonnes | +14.0% |
| 1995 | 1.15 million tonnes | +4.3% |
| 1996 | 1.21 million tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1997 | 1.49 million tonnes | +23.4% |
| 1998 | 1.57 million tonnes | +5.4% |
| 1999 | 1.73 million tonnes | +10.0% |
| 2000 | 1.91 million tonnes | +10.6% |
| 2001 | 1.70 million tonnes | -10.9% |
| 2002 | 1.19 million tonnes | -29.7% |
| 2003 | 1.59 million tonnes | +33.4% |
| 2004 | 1.71 million tonnes | +7.4% |
| 2005 | 1.64 million tonnes | -4.3% |
| 2006 | 1.58 million tonnes | -3.8% |
| 2007 | 1.60 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 1.69 million tonnes | +5.7% |
| 2009 | 1.61 million tonnes | -4.8% |
| 2010 | 1.70 million tonnes | +5.9% |
| 2011 | 1.90 million tonnes | +11.4% |
| 2012 | 1.96 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2013 | 1.98 million tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 2.02 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 2.14 million tonnes | +6.2% |
| 2016 | 2.30 million tonnes | +7.4% |
| 2017 | 2.44 million tonnes | +6.4% |
| 2018 | 2.44 million tonnes | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 2.85 million tonnes | +16.7% |
| 2020 | 2.50 million tonnes | -12.2% |
| 2021 | 2.92 million tonnes | +16.9% |
| 2022 | 3.01 million tonnes | +3.2% |
| 2023 | 3.07 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2024 | 3.13 million tonnes | +1.8% |
Madagascar compared with similar countries
- Madagascar's 3.13 million tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.66 million tonnes, 1.2× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Madagascar's 3.13 million tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.02 million tonnes, 1.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 1 |
| 1950s | 255,752 tonnes | 139,232 tonnes | 344,416 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 526,123 tonnes | 340,902 tonnes | 824,400 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.04 million tonnes | 776,768 tonnes | 1.61 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.02 million tonnes | 560,074 tonnes | 1.52 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.20 million tonnes | 886,688 tonnes | 1.73 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.62 million tonnes | 1.19 million tonnes | 1.91 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.17 million tonnes | 1.70 million tonnes | 2.85 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.93 million tonnes | 2.50 million tonnes | 3.13 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Madagascar
More climate change data for Madagascar
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 36.84 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 23,568 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 7,815 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 15,753 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 29.49 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 562.62 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 9,018 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 880.86 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 8,138 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 3.32 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Madagascar?
- Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Madagascar was 3.13 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 Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 3.13 million tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1945.
- How does Madagascar rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry?
- Madagascar ranks 132nd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Madagascar 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.