CO₂ emissions from transport in Qatar
Qatar: CO₂ emissions from transport was 11.65 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
11.65 million tonnes
Change on year
up 0.6%
World rank
60th
of 191 countries
All-time high
13.45 million tonnes
in 2017
All-time low
1.47 million tonnes
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions from transport in Qatar, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co₂ emissions from transport in Qatar is 11.65 million tonnes, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.6% on the previous year and up 14.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from transport in Qatar peaked at 13.45 million tonnes in 2017 and was at its lowest, 1.47 million tonnes, in 1990.
That places Qatar 60th 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 Qatar, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.47 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 1.49 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1992 | 1.58 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 1993 | 1.67 million tonnes | +5.7% |
| 1994 | 1.78 million tonnes | +6.6% |
| 1995 | 1.97 million tonnes | +10.7% |
| 1996 | 2.10 million tonnes | +6.6% |
| 1997 | 2.35 million tonnes | +11.9% |
| 1998 | 2.47 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1999 | 2.29 million tonnes | -7.3% |
| 2000 | 2.42 million tonnes | +5.7% |
| 2001 | 2.62 million tonnes | +8.3% |
| 2002 | 2.90 million tonnes | +10.7% |
| 2003 | 3.36 million tonnes | +15.9% |
| 2004 | 3.76 million tonnes | +11.9% |
| 2005 | 4.73 million tonnes | +25.8% |
| 2006 | 5.65 million tonnes | +19.5% |
| 2007 | 6.55 million tonnes | +15.9% |
| 2008 | 8.41 million tonnes | +28.4% |
| 2009 | 8.46 million tonnes | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 8.87 million tonnes | +4.8% |
| 2011 | 9.85 million tonnes | +11.0% |
| 2012 | 9.30 million tonnes | -5.6% |
| 2013 | 10.19 million tonnes | +9.6% |
| 2014 | 12.27 million tonnes | +20.4% |
| 2015 | 12.79 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2016 | 13.18 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 2017 | 13.45 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 11.76 million tonnes | -12.6% |
| 2019 | 12.33 million tonnes | +4.8% |
| 2020 | 11.45 million tonnes | -7.1% |
| 2021 | 12.18 million tonnes | +6.4% |
| 2022 | 11.58 million tonnes | -4.9% |
| 2023 | 11.65 million tonnes | +0.6% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 11.65 million tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 12.23 million tonnes, 95% of the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 11.65 million tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 15.29 million tonnes, 76% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.92 million tonnes | 1.47 million tonnes | 2.47 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.89 million tonnes | 2.42 million tonnes | 8.46 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.40 million tonnes | 8.87 million tonnes | 13.45 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.71 million tonnes | 11.45 million tonnes | 12.18 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
More climate change data for Qatar
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 639,640 kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 127.6 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 53.42 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 74.17 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.2016 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2.65 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 3.98 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 3.98 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 0.0084 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.015 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from transport in Qatar?
- Co₂ emissions from transport in Qatar was 11.65 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 Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 13.45 million tonnes in 2017.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from transport recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.47 million tonnes in 1990.
- How does Qatar rank for co₂ emissions from transport?
- Qatar ranks 60th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions from transport rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar 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.