Co2 emissions transport in Qatar

Qatar: Co2 emissions transport was 11.65 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
11.65 million
Change on year
up 0.6%
World rank
60th
of 191 countries
All-time high
13.45 million
in 2017
All-time low
1.47 million
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023

Co2 emissions transport in Qatar, 1990–2023

2.5M5.0M7.5M10.0M12.5M1990200620231990: 1.5M1991: 1.5M1992: 1.6M1993: 1.7M1994: 1.8M1995: 2.0M1996: 2.1M1997: 2.4M1998: 2.5M1999: 2.3M2000: 2.4M2001: 2.6M2002: 2.9M2003: 3.4M2004: 3.8M2005: 4.7M2006: 5.7M2007: 6.5M2008: 8.4M2009: 8.5M2010: 8.9M2011: 9.8M2012: 9.3M2013: 10.2M2014: 12.3M2015: 12.8M2016: 13.2M2017: 13.4M2018: 11.8M2019: 12.3M2020: 11.4M2021: 12.2M2022: 11.6M2023: 11.7M

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for co2 emissions transport in Qatar is 11.65 million, 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 transport in Qatar peaked at 13.45 million in 2017 and was at its lowest, 1.47 million, 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 transport in Qatar, year by year

Annual values for Co2 emissions transport in Qatar, 1990 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1990 1.47 million —
1991 1.49 million +1.4%
1992 1.58 million +6.0%
1993 1.67 million +5.7%
1994 1.78 million +6.6%
1995 1.97 million +10.7%
1996 2.10 million +6.6%
1997 2.35 million +11.9%
1998 2.47 million +5.1%
1999 2.29 million -7.3%
2000 2.42 million +5.7%
2001 2.62 million +8.3%
2002 2.90 million +10.7%
2003 3.36 million +15.9%
2004 3.76 million +11.9%
2005 4.73 million +25.8%
2006 5.65 million +19.5%
2007 6.55 million +15.9%
2008 8.41 million +28.4%
2009 8.46 million +0.6%
2010 8.87 million +4.8%
2011 9.85 million +11.0%
2012 9.30 million -5.6%
2013 10.19 million +9.6%
2014 12.27 million +20.4%
2015 12.79 million +4.2%
2016 13.18 million +3.0%
2017 13.45 million +2.0%
2018 11.76 million -12.6%
2019 12.33 million +4.8%
2020 11.45 million -7.1%
2021 12.18 million +6.4%
2022 11.58 million -4.9%
2023 11.65 million +0.6%

Qatar compared with similar countries

  • Qatar's 11.65 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 12.23 million, 95% of the median. (60 countries reporting)
  • Qatar's 11.65 million is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 15.29 million, 76% of the median. (22 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1.92 million 1.47 million 2.47 million 10
2000s 4.89 million 2.42 million 8.46 million 10
2010s 11.40 million 8.87 million 13.45 million 10
2020s 11.71 million 11.45 million 12.18 million 4

Countries ranked near Qatar

  1. 57 Oman 13.54 million compare
  2. 58 Bolivia 13.07 million compare
  3. 59 Norway 12.82 million compare
  4. 61 Ireland 11.40 million compare
  5. 62 Denmark 11.09 million compare
  6. 63 Turkmenistan 10.99 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is co2 emissions transport in Qatar?
Co2 emissions transport in Qatar was 11.65 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest co2 emissions transport recorded in Qatar?
The highest recorded value was 13.45 million in 2017.
What is the lowest co2 emissions transport recorded in Qatar?
The lowest recorded value was 1.47 million in 1990.
How does Qatar rank for co2 emissions transport?
Qatar ranks 60th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
Is co2 emissions 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Co2 emissions transport. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Co2 emissions transport
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
191 places, 6,476 data points, 1990–2023
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