CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Malta
Malta: CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change was 1.73 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.73 million tonnes
Change on year
down 2.2%
World rank
158th
of 215 countries
All-time high
2.96 million tonnes
in 2003
All-time low
230,832 tonnes
in 1953
Years of data
75
1950–2024
CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Malta, 1950–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Malta recorded 1.73 million tonnes for co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.2% on the previous year and down 28.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Malta peaked at 2.96 million tonnes in 2003 and was at its lowest, 230,832 tonnes, in 1953.
Malta ranks 158th 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 from fossil fuels and land-use change in Malta, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 245,488 tonnes | — |
| 1951 | 256,480 tonnes | +4.5% |
| 1952 | 241,824 tonnes | -5.7% |
| 1953 | 230,832 tonnes | -4.5% |
| 1954 | 307,776 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1955 | 340,752 tonnes | +10.7% |
| 1956 | 296,784 tonnes | -12.9% |
| 1957 | 311,440 tonnes | +4.9% |
| 1958 | 329,760 tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1959 | 388,384 tonnes | +17.8% |
| 1960 | 340,752 tonnes | -12.3% |
| 1961 | 293,120 tonnes | -14.0% |
| 1962 | 329,760 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1963 | 410,368 tonnes | +24.4% |
| 1964 | 498,304 tonnes | +21.4% |
| 1965 | 472,656 tonnes | -5.1% |
| 1966 | 414,032 tonnes | -12.4% |
| 1967 | 520,288 tonnes | +25.7% |
| 1968 | 637,536 tonnes | +22.5% |
| 1969 | 652,192 tonnes | +2.3% |
| 1970 | 663,184 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1971 | 659,520 tonnes | -0.6% |
| 1972 | 839,056 tonnes | +27.2% |
| 1973 | 806,080 tonnes | -3.9% |
| 1974 | 743,792 tonnes | -7.7% |
| 1975 | 666,848 tonnes | -10.3% |
| 1976 | 762,112 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 1977 | 802,416 tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1978 | 934,320 tonnes | +16.4% |
| 1979 | 905,008 tonnes | -3.1% |
| 1980 | 1.02 million tonnes | +13.0% |
| 1981 | 1.14 million tonnes | +11.8% |
| 1982 | 1.31 million tonnes | +14.7% |
| 1983 | 996,608 tonnes | -24.0% |
| 1984 | 1.36 million tonnes | +36.8% |
| 1985 | 1.20 million tonnes | -12.1% |
| 1986 | 1.48 million tonnes | +23.9% |
| 1987 | 1.85 million tonnes | +24.9% |
| 1988 | 2.01 million tonnes | +8.5% |
| 1989 | 2.17 million tonnes | +7.8% |
| 1990 | 2.43 million tonnes | +11.9% |
| 1991 | 2.27 million tonnes | -6.4% |
| 1992 | 2.29 million tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1993 | 2.89 million tonnes | +25.8% |
| 1994 | 2.66 million tonnes | -7.9% |
| 1995 | 2.45 million tonnes | -7.8% |
| 1996 | 2.53 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 1997 | 2.56 million tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1998 | 2.52 million tonnes | -1.2% |
| 1999 | 2.57 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2000 | 2.47 million tonnes | -4.1% |
| 2001 | 2.74 million tonnes | +10.9% |
| 2002 | 2.75 million tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 2.96 million tonnes | +7.8% |
| 2004 | 2.85 million tonnes | -3.8% |
| 2005 | 2.65 million tonnes | -7.0% |
| 2006 | 2.66 million tonnes | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 2.73 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 2008 | 2.72 million tonnes | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 2.56 million tonnes | -5.9% |
| 2010 | 2.62 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 2.61 million tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 2.75 million tonnes | +5.4% |
| 2013 | 2.43 million tonnes | -11.6% |
| 2014 | 2.42 million tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 1.70 million tonnes | -29.8% |
| 2016 | 1.38 million tonnes | -18.9% |
| 2017 | 1.54 million tonnes | +11.7% |
| 2018 | 1.55 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 2019 | 1.65 million tonnes | +6.6% |
| 2020 | 1.60 million tonnes | -2.9% |
| 2021 | 1.61 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 2022 | 1.77 million tonnes | +10.1% |
| 2023 | 1.77 million tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 1.73 million tonnes | -2.2% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 1.73 million tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 30.70 million tonnes, 6% of the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Malta's 1.73 million tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 65.26 million tonnes, 3% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 294,952 tonnes | 230,832 tonnes | 388,384 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 456,901 tonnes | 293,120 tonnes | 652,192 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 778,234 tonnes | 659,520 tonnes | 934,320 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.46 million tonnes | 996,608 tonnes | 2.17 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.52 million tonnes | 2.27 million tonnes | 2.89 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.71 million tonnes | 2.47 million tonnes | 2.96 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.06 million tonnes | 1.38 million tonnes | 2.75 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.70 million tonnes | 1.60 million tonnes | 1.77 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malta
More climate change data for Malta
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 611,521 kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 109.61 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 21.84 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 87.78 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.0824 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 3.13 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 4.61 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4.53 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 0.0784 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.0171 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Malta?
- Co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Malta was 1.73 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 Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 2.96 million tonnes in 2003.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 230,832 tonnes in 1953.
- How does Malta rank for co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change?
- Malta ranks 158th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta 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.