CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Yemen
Yemen: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry was 8.08 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
8.08 million tonnes
Change on year
up 0.5%
World rank
97th
of 215 countries
All-time high
22.52 million tonnes
in 2009
All-time low
40,304 tonnes
in 1951
Years of data
75
1950–2024
CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Yemen, 1950–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Yemen recorded 8.08 million tonnes for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.5% on the previous year and down 61.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Yemen peaked at 22.52 million tonnes in 2009 and was at its lowest, 40,304 tonnes, in 1951.
That places Yemen 97th 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 Yemen, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 58,624 tonnes | — |
| 1951 | 40,304 tonnes | -31.2% |
| 1952 | 58,624 tonnes | +45.5% |
| 1953 | 69,616 tonnes | +18.8% |
| 1954 | 4.46 million tonnes | +6300.0% |
| 1955 | 2.48 million tonnes | -44.2% |
| 1956 | 2.33 million tonnes | -6.2% |
| 1957 | 2.96 million tonnes | +26.9% |
| 1958 | 1.88 million tonnes | -36.3% |
| 1959 | 2.60 million tonnes | +38.1% |
| 1960 | 3.63 million tonnes | +39.6% |
| 1961 | 2.66 million tonnes | -26.6% |
| 1962 | 3.88 million tonnes | +45.8% |
| 1963 | 2.92 million tonnes | -24.9% |
| 1964 | 3.63 million tonnes | +24.5% |
| 1965 | 3.93 million tonnes | +8.2% |
| 1966 | 3.46 million tonnes | -11.8% |
| 1967 | 3.05 million tonnes | -11.9% |
| 1968 | 11.64 million tonnes | +281.3% |
| 1969 | 4.68 million tonnes | -59.8% |
| 1970 | 2.51 million tonnes | -46.3% |
| 1971 | 1.97 million tonnes | -21.5% |
| 1972 | 1.49 million tonnes | -24.2% |
| 1973 | 2.72 million tonnes | +82.1% |
| 1974 | 2.22 million tonnes | -18.6% |
| 1975 | 2.14 million tonnes | -3.5% |
| 1976 | 2.54 million tonnes | +18.5% |
| 1977 | 2.95 million tonnes | +16.3% |
| 1978 | 3.07 million tonnes | +4.1% |
| 1979 | 3.18 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1980 | 3.28 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1981 | 4.19 million tonnes | +27.9% |
| 1982 | 5.83 million tonnes | +39.1% |
| 1983 | 5.90 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1984 | 6.47 million tonnes | +9.8% |
| 1985 | 7.95 million tonnes | +22.9% |
| 1986 | 7.68 million tonnes | -3.4% |
| 1987 | 8.30 million tonnes | +8.0% |
| 1988 | 9.27 million tonnes | +11.7% |
| 1989 | 9.64 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1990 | 9.17 million tonnes | -4.8% |
| 1991 | 8.78 million tonnes | -4.4% |
| 1992 | 9.54 million tonnes | +8.8% |
| 1993 | 8.30 million tonnes | -13.1% |
| 1994 | 8.66 million tonnes | +4.3% |
| 1995 | 9.91 million tonnes | +14.5% |
| 1996 | 10.12 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1997 | 10.83 million tonnes | +7.0% |
| 1998 | 11.59 million tonnes | +7.1% |
| 1999 | 13.16 million tonnes | +13.5% |
| 2000 | 13.95 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 2001 | 15.45 million tonnes | +10.7% |
| 2002 | 14.97 million tonnes | -3.1% |
| 2003 | 16.52 million tonnes | +10.3% |
| 2004 | 18.10 million tonnes | +9.5% |
| 2005 | 19.25 million tonnes | +6.4% |
| 2006 | 20.57 million tonnes | +6.8% |
| 2007 | 20.09 million tonnes | -2.3% |
| 2008 | 21.14 million tonnes | +5.2% |
| 2009 | 22.52 million tonnes | +6.5% |
| 2010 | 20.09 million tonnes | -10.8% |
| 2011 | 17.44 million tonnes | -13.2% |
| 2012 | 15.32 million tonnes | -12.2% |
| 2013 | 21.32 million tonnes | +39.2% |
| 2014 | 20.75 million tonnes | -2.7% |
| 2015 | 9.64 million tonnes | -53.5% |
| 2016 | 7.57 million tonnes | -21.4% |
| 2017 | 7.36 million tonnes | -2.8% |
| 2018 | 9.50 million tonnes | +29.1% |
| 2019 | 9.36 million tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 8.14 million tonnes | -13.0% |
| 2021 | 7.82 million tonnes | -3.9% |
| 2022 | 7.95 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2023 | 8.04 million tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2024 | 8.08 million tonnes | +0.5% |
Yemen compared with similar countries
- Yemen's 8.08 million tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.66 million tonnes, 3.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Yemen's 8.08 million tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 20.25 million tonnes, 40% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Yemen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | +6300.0% | 69,616 tonnes | 4.46 million tonnes |
| 1968 | +281.3% | 3.05 million tonnes | 11.64 million tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.69 million tonnes | 40,304 tonnes | 4.46 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 4.35 million tonnes | 2.66 million tonnes | 11.64 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.48 million tonnes | 1.49 million tonnes | 3.18 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.85 million tonnes | 3.28 million tonnes | 9.64 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 10.01 million tonnes | 8.30 million tonnes | 13.16 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.26 million tonnes | 13.95 million tonnes | 22.52 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.84 million tonnes | 7.36 million tonnes | 21.32 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.01 million tonnes | 7.82 million tonnes | 8.14 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Yemen
More climate change data for Yemen
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 64.14 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 11,632 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4,282 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 7,350 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 16.16 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 262.5 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 485.83 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 474.06 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 11.77 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1.79 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Yemen?
- Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Yemen was 8.08 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 Yemen?
- The highest recorded value was 22.52 million tonnes in 2009.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Yemen?
- The lowest recorded value was 40,304 tonnes in 1951.
- How does Yemen rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry?
- Yemen ranks 97th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry rising or falling in Yemen?
- Over the last ten years it is down 61.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Yemen 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.