CO₂ emissions from transport in Armenia
Armenia: CO₂ emissions from transport was 2.33 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
CO₂ emissions from transport in Armenia, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, co₂ emissions from transport in Armenia stood at 2.33 million tonnes.
That represents a change of up 82.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from transport in Armenia peaked at 2.96 million tonnes in 1990 and was at its lowest, 60,000 tonnes, in 1996.
That places Armenia 123rd out of 191 countries with data for 2023, 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 transport in Armenia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2.96 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 2.90 million tonnes | -2.0% |
| 1992 | 1.83 million tonnes | -36.9% |
| 1993 | 1.19 million tonnes | -35.0% |
| 1994 | 160,000 tonnes | -86.6% |
| 1995 | 110,000 tonnes | -31.2% |
| 1996 | 60,000 tonnes | -45.5% |
| 1997 | 60,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 70,000 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 1999 | 70,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 570,000 tonnes | +714.3% |
| 2001 | 570,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 540,000 tonnes | -5.3% |
| 2003 | 590,000 tonnes | +9.3% |
| 2004 | 610,000 tonnes | +3.4% |
| 2005 | 670,000 tonnes | +9.8% |
| 2006 | 670,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 1.06 million tonnes | +58.2% |
| 2008 | 1.26 million tonnes | +18.9% |
| 2009 | 1.14 million tonnes | -9.5% |
| 2010 | 1.26 million tonnes | +10.5% |
| 2011 | 1.29 million tonnes | +2.4% |
| 2012 | 1.30 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 1.28 million tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 1.71 million tonnes | +33.6% |
| 2015 | 1.66 million tonnes | -2.9% |
| 2016 | 1.58 million tonnes | -4.8% |
| 2017 | 1.67 million tonnes | +5.7% |
| 2018 | 1.80 million tonnes | +7.8% |
| 2019 | 2.06 million tonnes | +14.4% |
| 2020 | 2.26 million tonnes | +9.7% |
| 2021 | 2.37 million tonnes | +4.9% |
| 2022 | 2.33 million tonnes | -1.7% |
| 2023 | 2.33 million tonnes | +0.0% |
Armenia compared with similar countries
- Armenia's 2.33 million tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.45 million tonnes, 52% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Armenia's 2.33 million tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 10.50 million tonnes, 22% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where CO₂ emissions from transport in Armenia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +714.3% | 70,000 tonnes | 570,000 tonnes |
| 1994 | -86.6% | 1.19 million tonnes | 160,000 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 941,000 tonnes | 60,000 tonnes | 2.96 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 768,000 tonnes | 540,000 tonnes | 1.26 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.56 million tonnes | 1.26 million tonnes | 2.06 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.32 million tonnes | 2.26 million tonnes | 2.37 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Armenia
More climate change data for Armenia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 57.63 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,643 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 592.54 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,051 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2.24 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 37.52 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 355.56 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 352.29 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3.27 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1.33 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from transport in Armenia?
- Co₂ emissions from transport in Armenia was 2.33 million tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from transport recorded in Armenia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.96 million tonnes in 1990.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from transport recorded in Armenia?
- The lowest recorded value was 60,000 tonnes in 1996.
- How does Armenia rank for co₂ emissions from transport?
- Armenia ranks 123rd out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions from transport rising or falling in Armenia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 82.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Armenia data come from?
- The figures come from Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions from transport. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Emissions are measured in tonnes.