Consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Qatar
Qatar: Consumption-based CO₂ emissions was 82.23 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
82.23 million tonnes
Change on year
up 17.5%
World rank
47th
of 120 countries
All-time high
82.23 million tonnes
in 2023
All-time low
9.88 million tonnes
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Qatar, 1990–2023
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for consumption-based co₂ emissions in Qatar is 82.23 million tonnes, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
The figure is up 17.5% on the previous year and up 48.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, consumption-based co₂ emissions in Qatar peaked at 82.23 million tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 9.88 million tonnes, in 1990.
Qatar ranks 47th of 120 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.
Consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Qatar, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 9.88 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 14.96 million tonnes | +51.4% |
| 1992 | 21.90 million tonnes | +46.4% |
| 1993 | 25.56 million tonnes | +16.7% |
| 1994 | 27.08 million tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1995 | 28.23 million tonnes | +4.3% |
| 1996 | 29.29 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1997 | 34.83 million tonnes | +18.9% |
| 1998 | 30.82 million tonnes | -11.5% |
| 1999 | 16.32 million tonnes | -47.1% |
| 2000 | 15.11 million tonnes | -7.4% |
| 2001 | 18.89 million tonnes | +25.0% |
| 2002 | 21.49 million tonnes | +13.8% |
| 2003 | 23.49 million tonnes | +9.3% |
| 2004 | 23.12 million tonnes | -1.6% |
| 2005 | 26.91 million tonnes | +16.4% |
| 2006 | 36.02 million tonnes | +33.9% |
| 2007 | 41.48 million tonnes | +15.2% |
| 2008 | 43.43 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 2009 | 54.31 million tonnes | +25.0% |
| 2010 | 52.34 million tonnes | -3.6% |
| 2011 | 45.91 million tonnes | -12.3% |
| 2012 | 49.87 million tonnes | +8.6% |
| 2013 | 55.52 million tonnes | +11.3% |
| 2014 | 62.51 million tonnes | +12.6% |
| 2015 | 73.30 million tonnes | +17.3% |
| 2016 | 76.41 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2017 | 78.37 million tonnes | +2.6% |
| 2018 | 75.97 million tonnes | -3.1% |
| 2019 | 77.90 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 2020 | 78.95 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 74.45 million tonnes | -5.7% |
| 2022 | 69.96 million tonnes | -6.0% |
| 2023 | 82.23 million tonnes | +17.5% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 82.23 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 77.36 million tonnes, 1.1× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 82.23 million tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 85.84 million tonnes, 96% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 23.89 million tonnes | 9.88 million tonnes | 34.83 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 30.43 million tonnes | 15.11 million tonnes | 54.31 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 64.81 million tonnes | 45.91 million tonnes | 78.37 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 76.40 million tonnes | 69.96 million tonnes | 82.23 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 consumption-based co₂ emissions in Qatar?
- Consumption-based co₂ emissions in Qatar was 82.23 million tonnes in 2023, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest consumption-based co₂ emissions recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 82.23 million tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest consumption-based co₂ emissions recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.88 million tonnes in 1990.
- How does Qatar rank for consumption-based co₂ emissions?
- Qatar ranks 47th out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
- Is consumption-based co₂ emissions rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 48.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Consumption-based CO₂ emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual consumption-based emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂), measured in tonnes.