What is co₂ emissions per capita vs. gdp per capita in Turkey?

Co₂ emissions per capita vs. gdp per capita in Turkey was 5.87 tonnes per person in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest co₂ emissions per capita vs. gdp per capita recorded in Turkey?

The highest recorded value was 5.87 tonnes per person in 2024.

What is the lowest co₂ emissions per capita vs. gdp per capita recorded in Turkey?

The lowest recorded value was 0.0101 tonnes per person in 1879.

How does Turkey rank for co₂ emissions per capita vs. gdp per capita?

Turkey ranks 55th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.

Is co₂ emissions per capita vs. gdp per capita rising or falling in Turkey?

Over the last ten years it is up 24.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Turkey data come from?

The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita in Turkey

Name: CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita in Turkey
Creator: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Turkey: CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita was 5.87 tonnes per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

5.87 tonnes per person

Change on year

up 5.1%

World rank

55th

of 213 countries

All-time high

5.87 tonnes per person

in 2024

All-time low

0.0101 tonnes per person

in 1879

Years of data

160

1865–2024

CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita in Turkey, 1865–2024

Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes per person.

Analysis

The most recent figure for co₂ emissions per capita vs. gdp per capita in Turkey is 5.87 tonnes per person, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 160 years on record.

That represents a change of up 5.1% on the previous year and up 24.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, co₂ emissions per capita vs. gdp per capita in Turkey peaked at 5.87 tonnes per person in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0101 tonnes per person, in 1879.

Turkey ranks 55th of 213 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.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1860s	0.0177 tonnes per person	0.013 tonnes per person	0.0228 tonnes per person	5
1870s	0.0217 tonnes per person	0.0101 tonnes per person	0.0366 tonnes per person	10
1880s	0.016 tonnes per person	0.0105 tonnes per person	0.0307 tonnes per person	10
1890s	0.0319 tonnes per person	0.0229 tonnes per person	0.0483 tonnes per person	10
1900s	0.0992 tonnes per person	0.0675 tonnes per person	0.1333 tonnes per person	10
1910s	0.0912 tonnes per person	0.028 tonnes per person	0.1521 tonnes per person	10
1920s	0.1578 tonnes per person	0.061 tonnes per person	0.2425 tonnes per person	10
1930s	0.3 tonnes per person	0.2549 tonnes per person	0.3691 tonnes per person	10
1940s	0.3483 tonnes per person	0.2721 tonnes per person	0.3882 tonnes per person	10
1950s	0.55 tonnes per person	0.4514 tonnes per person	0.6246 tonnes per person	10
1960s	0.8381 tonnes per person	0.593 tonnes per person	1.08 tonnes per person	10
1970s	1.55 tonnes per person	1.16 tonnes per person	1.9 tonnes per person	10
1980s	2.06 tonnes per person	1.66 tonnes per person	2.51 tonnes per person	10
1990s	3.07 tonnes per person	2.76 tonnes per person	3.43 tonnes per person	10
2000s	3.85 tonnes per person	3.27 tonnes per person	4.47 tonnes per person	10
2010s	4.78 tonnes per person	4.35 tonnes per person	5.18 tonnes per person	10
2020s	5.33 tonnes per person	4.84 tonnes per person	5.87 tonnes per person	5

Countries ranked near Turkey

52 Estonia 6.11 tonnes per person compare
53 Montserrat 6.02 tonnes per person compare
54 Slovenia 6.02 tonnes per person compare
56 Cook Islands 5.82 tonnes per person compare
57 Israel 5.61 tonnes per person compare
58 Saint Kitts and Nevis 5.54 tonnes per person compare

See the full ranking of 213 places →

More climate change data for Turkey

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.6% (2100)
Population growth 0.4% (2025)
Population, total 85.88 million (2025)
Urban population growth 0.6% (2025)
Urban population 76.86 million (2025)
Urban population 89.5% (2025)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 12.89 billion tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 5.87 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 5.87 tonnes per person (2024)
Share of global CO₂ emissions vs. share of population 1.3% (2024)

All data for Turkey →

Frequently asked questions

What is co₂ emissions per capita vs. gdp per capita in Turkey?: Co₂ emissions per capita vs. gdp per capita in Turkey was 5.87 tonnes per person in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest co₂ emissions per capita vs. gdp per capita recorded in Turkey?: The highest recorded value was 5.87 tonnes per person in 2024.
What is the lowest co₂ emissions per capita vs. gdp per capita recorded in Turkey?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0101 tonnes per person in 1879.
How does Turkey rank for co₂ emissions per capita vs. gdp per capita?: Turkey ranks 55th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
Is co₂ emissions per capita vs. gdp per capita rising or falling in Turkey?: Over the last ten years it is up 24.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Turkey data come from?: The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita
Unit: tonnes per person
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 213 places, 22,945 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions from burning fossil fuels and industrial processes. This includes emissions from transport, electricity generation, and heating, but not land-use change.