CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Mauritania
Mauritania: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry was 5.23 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
5.23 million tonnes
Change on year
up 3.9%
World rank
114th
of 215 countries
All-time high
5.27 million tonnes
in 2022
All-time low
32,976 tonnes
in 1959
Years of data
66
1959–2024
CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Mauritania, 1959–2024
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 Mauritania is 5.23 million tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 3.9% on the previous year and up 109.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Mauritania peaked at 5.27 million tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 32,976 tonnes, in 1959.
Mauritania ranks 114th of 215 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 by fuel or industry in Mauritania, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 32,976 tonnes | — |
| 1960 | 36,640 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1961 | 47,632 tonnes | +30.0% |
| 1962 | 62,288 tonnes | +30.8% |
| 1963 | 87,936 tonnes | +41.2% |
| 1964 | 117,248 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1965 | 161,216 tonnes | +37.5% |
| 1966 | 179,536 tonnes | +11.4% |
| 1967 | 197,856 tonnes | +10.2% |
| 1968 | 234,496 tonnes | +18.5% |
| 1969 | 267,472 tonnes | +14.1% |
| 1970 | 395,712 tonnes | +47.9% |
| 1971 | 384,720 tonnes | -2.8% |
| 1972 | 432,231 tonnes | +12.3% |
| 1973 | 454,336 tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1974 | 468,992 tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1975 | 494,640 tonnes | +5.5% |
| 1976 | 501,968 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1977 | 542,175 tonnes | +8.0% |
| 1978 | 567,920 tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1979 | 586,240 tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1980 | 615,466 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 1981 | 618,972 tonnes | +0.6% |
| 1982 | 864,704 tonnes | +39.7% |
| 1983 | 919,664 tonnes | +6.4% |
| 1984 | 853,712 tonnes | -7.2% |
| 1985 | 637,536 tonnes | -25.3% |
| 1986 | 359,214 tonnes | -43.7% |
| 1987 | 3.23 million tonnes | +798.6% |
| 1988 | 3.17 million tonnes | -1.8% |
| 1989 | 2.79 million tonnes | -12.0% |
| 1990 | 838,802 tonnes | -69.9% |
| 1991 | 853,712 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1992 | 890,352 tonnes | +4.3% |
| 1993 | 912,088 tonnes | +2.4% |
| 1994 | 944,705 tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1995 | 1.00 million tonnes | +6.3% |
| 1996 | 1.06 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1997 | 1.07 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1998 | 1.07 million tonnes | -0.3% |
| 1999 | 1.10 million tonnes | +2.4% |
| 2000 | 1.11 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2001 | 1.17 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 2002 | 1.25 million tonnes | +6.6% |
| 2003 | 1.29 million tonnes | +2.9% |
| 2004 | 1.38 million tonnes | +7.7% |
| 2005 | 1.43 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 2006 | 1.42 million tonnes | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 1.64 million tonnes | +15.2% |
| 2008 | 1.77 million tonnes | +8.1% |
| 2009 | 1.96 million tonnes | +10.8% |
| 2010 | 2.04 million tonnes | +4.3% |
| 2011 | 2.15 million tonnes | +5.2% |
| 2012 | 2.34 million tonnes | +9.0% |
| 2013 | 2.06 million tonnes | -12.0% |
| 2014 | 2.50 million tonnes | +21.0% |
| 2015 | 2.92 million tonnes | +17.2% |
| 2016 | 2.53 million tonnes | -13.4% |
| 2017 | 3.51 million tonnes | +38.5% |
| 2018 | 4.44 million tonnes | +26.8% |
| 2019 | 4.61 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 2020 | 4.78 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 2021 | 4.50 million tonnes | -5.9% |
| 2022 | 5.27 million tonnes | +17.1% |
| 2023 | 5.04 million tonnes | -4.4% |
| 2024 | 5.23 million tonnes | +3.9% |
Mauritania compared with similar countries
- Mauritania's 5.23 million tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.44 million tonnes, 96% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Mauritania's 5.23 million tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.02 million tonnes, 1.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Mauritania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | +798.6% | 359,214 tonnes | 3.23 million tonnes |
| 1990 | -69.9% | 2.79 million tonnes | 838,802 tonnes |
| 1986 | -43.7% | 637,536 tonnes | 359,214 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 32,976 tonnes | 32,976 tonnes | 32,976 tonnes | 1 |
| 1960s | 139,232 tonnes | 36,640 tonnes | 267,472 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 482,893 tonnes | 384,720 tonnes | 586,240 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.41 million tonnes | 359,214 tonnes | 3.23 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 973,781 tonnes | 838,802 tonnes | 1.10 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.44 million tonnes | 1.11 million tonnes | 1.96 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.91 million tonnes | 2.04 million tonnes | 4.61 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.96 million tonnes | 4.50 million tonnes | 5.27 million tonnes | 5 |
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More climate change data for Mauritania
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 5.05 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 13,025 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 3,939 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 9,086 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 14.87 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 324.5 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 339.5 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 60.39 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 279.11 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.2279 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Mauritania?
- Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Mauritania was 5.23 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 Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 5.27 million tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 32,976 tonnes in 1959.
- How does Mauritania rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry?
- Mauritania ranks 114th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 109.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritania 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.