CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Egypt
Egypt: CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change was 261.16 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
261.16 million tonnes
Change on year
up 3.2%
World rank
25th
of 194 countries
All-time high
269.49 million tonnes
in 2021
All-time low
1.24 million tonnes
in 1911
Years of data
114
1911–2024
CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Egypt, 1911–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Egypt recorded 261.16 million tonnes for co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in 2024.
The figure is up 3.2% on the previous year and up 13.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Egypt peaked at 269.49 million tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1.24 million tonnes, in 1911.
That places Egypt 25th out of 194 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
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 Egypt, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 1.24 million tonnes | — |
| 1912 | 1.30 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1913 | 1.24 million tonnes | -4.6% |
| 1914 | 1.49 million tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1915 | 1.25 million tonnes | -16.0% |
| 1916 | 1.32 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1917 | 1.54 million tonnes | +16.6% |
| 1918 | 1.96 million tonnes | +27.4% |
| 1919 | 1.76 million tonnes | -10.2% |
| 1920 | 1.29 million tonnes | -26.4% |
| 1921 | 1.35 million tonnes | +4.4% |
| 1922 | 1.35 million tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1923 | 1.36 million tonnes | +0.6% |
| 1924 | 1.48 million tonnes | +9.1% |
| 1925 | 1.64 million tonnes | +11.0% |
| 1926 | 1.74 million tonnes | +5.7% |
| 1927 | 1.89 million tonnes | +9.0% |
| 1928 | 2.31 million tonnes | +22.2% |
| 1929 | 2.48 million tonnes | +7.5% |
| 1930 | 2.84 million tonnes | +14.4% |
| 1931 | 3.00 million tonnes | +5.7% |
| 1932 | 3.09 million tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1933 | 3.13 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1934 | 3.20 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1935 | 3.23 million tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1936 | 3.31 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 1937 | 3.36 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1938 | 3.64 million tonnes | +8.3% |
| 1939 | 5.08 million tonnes | +39.4% |
| 1940 | 6.32 million tonnes | +24.5% |
| 1941 | 7.53 million tonnes | +19.1% |
| 1942 | 7.63 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1943 | 8.07 million tonnes | +5.8% |
| 1944 | 8.47 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 1945 | 8.59 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1946 | 8.57 million tonnes | -0.3% |
| 1947 | 8.85 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 1948 | 10.67 million tonnes | +20.6% |
| 1949 | 12.06 million tonnes | +13.0% |
| 1950 | 15.11 million tonnes | +25.3% |
| 1951 | 15.73 million tonnes | +4.1% |
| 1952 | 16.21 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1953 | 16.29 million tonnes | +0.5% |
| 1954 | 17.40 million tonnes | +6.8% |
| 1955 | 16.58 million tonnes | -4.8% |
| 1956 | 16.02 million tonnes | -3.3% |
| 1957 | 18.22 million tonnes | +13.7% |
| 1958 | 20.20 million tonnes | +10.9% |
| 1959 | 19.42 million tonnes | -3.9% |
| 1960 | 23.06 million tonnes | +18.7% |
| 1961 | 22.09 million tonnes | -4.2% |
| 1962 | 22.78 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1963 | 25.72 million tonnes | +12.9% |
| 1964 | 33.17 million tonnes | +29.0% |
| 1965 | 35.69 million tonnes | +7.6% |
| 1966 | 32.80 million tonnes | -8.1% |
| 1967 | 24.47 million tonnes | -25.4% |
| 1968 | 27.64 million tonnes | +12.9% |
| 1969 | 23.66 million tonnes | -14.4% |
| 1970 | 25.21 million tonnes | +6.5% |
| 1971 | 26.07 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1972 | 28.14 million tonnes | +7.9% |
| 1973 | 25.95 million tonnes | -7.8% |
| 1974 | 27.85 million tonnes | +7.3% |
| 1975 | 31.50 million tonnes | +13.1% |
| 1976 | 33.82 million tonnes | +7.4% |
| 1977 | 36.31 million tonnes | +7.4% |
| 1978 | 37.09 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1979 | 41.25 million tonnes | +11.2% |
| 1980 | 44.47 million tonnes | +7.8% |
| 1981 | 49.98 million tonnes | +12.4% |
| 1982 | 55.47 million tonnes | +11.0% |
| 1983 | 56.65 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1984 | 64.04 million tonnes | +13.0% |
| 1985 | 65.43 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1986 | 74.68 million tonnes | +14.1% |
| 1987 | 75.22 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 1988 | 74.16 million tonnes | -1.4% |
| 1989 | 72.85 million tonnes | -1.8% |
| 1990 | 74.86 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1991 | 84.15 million tonnes | +12.4% |
| 1992 | 83.73 million tonnes | -0.5% |
| 1993 | 95.13 million tonnes | +13.6% |
| 1994 | 96.81 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1995 | 102.59 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 1996 | 101.77 million tonnes | -0.8% |
| 1997 | 114.37 million tonnes | +12.4% |
| 1998 | 132.02 million tonnes | +15.4% |
| 1999 | 129.64 million tonnes | -1.8% |
| 2000 | 145.59 million tonnes | +12.3% |
| 2001 | 130.17 million tonnes | -10.6% |
| 2002 | 130.67 million tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 152.92 million tonnes | +17.0% |
| 2004 | 155.00 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2005 | 169.43 million tonnes | +9.3% |
| 2006 | 180.47 million tonnes | +6.5% |
| 2007 | 190.53 million tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2008 | 200.17 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 2009 | 208.17 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 2010 | 203.86 million tonnes | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 223.72 million tonnes | +9.7% |
| 2012 | 214.78 million tonnes | -4.0% |
| 2013 | 220.22 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 229.38 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2015 | 227.36 million tonnes | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 247.44 million tonnes | +8.8% |
| 2017 | 255.15 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2018 | 244.37 million tonnes | -4.2% |
| 2019 | 236.73 million tonnes | -3.1% |
| 2020 | 249.39 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 2021 | 269.49 million tonnes | +8.1% |
| 2022 | 252.61 million tonnes | -6.3% |
| 2023 | 252.99 million tonnes | +0.2% |
| 2024 | 261.16 million tonnes | +3.2% |
Egypt compared with similar countries
- Egypt's 261.16 million tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 26.17 million tonnes, 10.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Egypt's 261.16 million tonnes is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 56.26 million tonnes, 4.6× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.45 million tonnes | 1.24 million tonnes | 1.96 million tonnes | 9 |
| 1920s | 1.69 million tonnes | 1.29 million tonnes | 2.48 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1930s | 3.39 million tonnes | 2.84 million tonnes | 5.08 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 8.68 million tonnes | 6.32 million tonnes | 12.06 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 17.12 million tonnes | 15.11 million tonnes | 20.20 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 27.11 million tonnes | 22.09 million tonnes | 35.69 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 31.32 million tonnes | 25.21 million tonnes | 41.25 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 63.30 million tonnes | 44.47 million tonnes | 75.22 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 101.51 million tonnes | 74.86 million tonnes | 132.02 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 166.31 million tonnes | 130.17 million tonnes | 208.17 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 230.30 million tonnes | 203.86 million tonnes | 255.15 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 257.13 million tonnes | 249.39 million tonnes | 269.49 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Egypt
- 22 United Kingdom 308.37 million tonnes compare
- 23 Italy 289.58 million tonnes compare
- 24 Kazakhstan 279.20 million tonnes compare
- 26 Cote d'Ivoire 252.40 million tonnes compare
- 27 France 251.93 million tonnes compare
- 28 Poland 243.98 million tonnes compare
More climate change data for Egypt
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 1.83 billion kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 23,560 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 7,147 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 16,413 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 26.97 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 586.18 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 19,891 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 11,869 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 8,022 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 44.79 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Egypt?
- Co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Egypt was 261.16 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 Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 269.49 million tonnes in 2021.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.24 million tonnes in 1911.
- How does Egypt rank for co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change?
- Egypt ranks 25th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt 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), including land-use change, measured in tonnes.