CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Lebanon
Lebanon: CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change was 15.65 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
15.65 million tonnes
Change on year
up 0.6%
World rank
96th
of 215 countries
All-time high
27.82 million tonnes
in 2017
All-time low
3,634 tonnes
in 1931
Years of data
93
1931–2024
CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Lebanon, 1931–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Lebanon recorded 15.65 million tonnes for co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.6% on the previous year and down 34.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Lebanon peaked at 27.82 million tonnes in 2017 and was at its lowest, 3,634 tonnes, in 1931.
That places Lebanon 96th 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 from fossil fuels and land-use change in Lebanon, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1931 | 3,634 tonnes | — |
| 1932 | 10,903 tonnes | +200.0% |
| 1933 | 14,537 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1935 | 50,880 tonnes | +250.0% |
| 1936 | 58,149 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 1937 | 61,783 tonnes | +6.2% |
| 1938 | 61,783 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1939 | 58,149 tonnes | -5.9% |
| 1940 | 21,806 tonnes | -62.5% |
| 1941 | 21,806 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1942 | 348,891 tonnes | +1500.0% |
| 1943 | 36,343 tonnes | -89.6% |
| 1944 | 65,417 tonnes | +80.0% |
| 1945 | 72,686 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1946 | 72,686 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1947 | 83,589 tonnes | +15.0% |
| 1948 | 101,760 tonnes | +21.7% |
| 1949 | 116,297 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 1950 | 1.51 million tonnes | +1200.3% |
| 1951 | 1.46 million tonnes | -3.6% |
| 1952 | 1.17 million tonnes | -19.4% |
| 1953 | 1.25 million tonnes | +6.2% |
| 1954 | 1.31 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1955 | 1.62 million tonnes | +24.1% |
| 1956 | 1.89 million tonnes | +16.3% |
| 1957 | 2.06 million tonnes | +9.5% |
| 1958 | 1.98 million tonnes | -4.1% |
| 1959 | 2.45 million tonnes | +23.6% |
| 1960 | 2.58 million tonnes | +5.2% |
| 1961 | 2.68 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1962 | 2.85 million tonnes | +6.4% |
| 1963 | 3.02 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 1964 | 3.26 million tonnes | +7.9% |
| 1965 | 3.31 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1966 | 3.62 million tonnes | +9.4% |
| 1967 | 3.56 million tonnes | -1.6% |
| 1968 | 3.69 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1969 | 4.34 million tonnes | +17.6% |
| 1970 | 3.94 million tonnes | -9.3% |
| 1971 | 5.30 million tonnes | +34.5% |
| 1972 | 5.65 million tonnes | +6.7% |
| 1973 | 7.07 million tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1974 | 7.09 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1975 | 6.27 million tonnes | -11.6% |
| 1976 | 5.92 million tonnes | -5.4% |
| 1977 | 5.39 million tonnes | -9.1% |
| 1978 | 5.50 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1979 | 5.79 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1980 | 5.89 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1981 | 5.84 million tonnes | -0.8% |
| 1982 | 5.72 million tonnes | -2.1% |
| 1983 | 6.94 million tonnes | +21.4% |
| 1984 | 6.71 million tonnes | -3.3% |
| 1985 | 7.76 million tonnes | +15.7% |
| 1986 | 7.48 million tonnes | -3.7% |
| 1987 | 7.67 million tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1988 | 7.35 million tonnes | -4.2% |
| 1989 | 7.72 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1990 | 7.87 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1991 | 8.12 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1992 | 9.73 million tonnes | +19.9% |
| 1993 | 10.35 million tonnes | +6.5% |
| 1994 | 11.11 million tonnes | +7.3% |
| 1995 | 12.25 million tonnes | +10.3% |
| 1996 | 12.75 million tonnes | +4.1% |
| 1997 | 15.10 million tonnes | +18.4% |
| 1998 | 16.29 million tonnes | +7.9% |
| 1999 | 16.43 million tonnes | +0.9% |
| 2000 | 15.47 million tonnes | -5.9% |
| 2001 | 16.41 million tonnes | +6.1% |
| 2002 | 16.24 million tonnes | -1.0% |
| 2003 | 18.53 million tonnes | +14.1% |
| 2004 | 17.21 million tonnes | -7.1% |
| 2005 | 16.65 million tonnes | -3.2% |
| 2006 | 14.79 million tonnes | -11.2% |
| 2007 | 13.75 million tonnes | -7.1% |
| 2008 | 17.42 million tonnes | +26.7% |
| 2009 | 20.96 million tonnes | +20.3% |
| 2010 | 20.00 million tonnes | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 20.26 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2012 | 22.33 million tonnes | +10.2% |
| 2013 | 22.16 million tonnes | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 23.99 million tonnes | +8.2% |
| 2015 | 25.73 million tonnes | +7.2% |
| 2016 | 26.44 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 2017 | 27.82 million tonnes | +5.2% |
| 2018 | 25.81 million tonnes | -7.2% |
| 2019 | 25.14 million tonnes | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 23.69 million tonnes | -5.8% |
| 2021 | 19.47 million tonnes | -17.8% |
| 2022 | 15.36 million tonnes | -21.1% |
| 2023 | 15.56 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2024 | 15.65 million tonnes | +0.6% |
Lebanon compared with similar countries
- Lebanon's 15.65 million tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 12.04 million tonnes, 1.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Lebanon's 15.65 million tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 65.26 million tonnes, 24% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Lebanon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | +1500.0% | 21,806 tonnes | 348,891 tonnes |
| 1950 | +1200.3% | 116,297 tonnes | 1.51 million tonnes |
| 1935 | +250.0% | 14,537 tonnes | 50,880 tonnes |
| 1932 | +200.0% | 3,634 tonnes | 10,903 tonnes |
| 1943 | -89.6% | 348,891 tonnes | 36,343 tonnes |
| 1944 | +80.0% | 36,343 tonnes | 65,417 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 39,977 tonnes | 3,634 tonnes | 61,783 tonnes | 8 |
| 1940s | 94,128 tonnes | 21,806 tonnes | 348,891 tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 1.67 million tonnes | 1.17 million tonnes | 2.45 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 3.29 million tonnes | 2.58 million tonnes | 4.34 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.79 million tonnes | 3.94 million tonnes | 7.09 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.91 million tonnes | 5.72 million tonnes | 7.76 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.00 million tonnes | 7.87 million tonnes | 16.43 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 16.74 million tonnes | 13.75 million tonnes | 20.96 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 23.97 million tonnes | 20.00 million tonnes | 27.82 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.95 million tonnes | 15.36 million tonnes | 23.69 million tonnes | 5 |
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More climate change data for Lebanon
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 19.75 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 540.59 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 302.31 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 238.28 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1.14 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 8.51 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 137.53 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 135.57 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1.96 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.5116 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Lebanon?
- Co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Lebanon was 15.65 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change recorded in Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 27.82 million tonnes in 2017.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,634 tonnes in 1931.
- How does Lebanon rank for co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change?
- Lebanon ranks 96th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 34.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lebanon 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 from fossil fuels and land-use change. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual total emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂), excluding land-use change, measured in tonnes.