Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement in Algeria
Algeria: Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement was 253.36 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
253.36 million tonnes
Change on year
up 5.3%
World rank
31st
of 211 countries
All-time high
253.36 million tonnes
in 2024
All-time low
25,440 tonnes
in 1928
Years of data
97
1928–2024
Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement in Algeria, 1928–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Algeria recorded 253.36 million tonnes for cumulative co₂ emissions from cement in 2024. That is the highest value across all 97 years on record.
The figure is up 5.3% on the previous year and up 81.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cumulative co₂ emissions from cement in Algeria peaked at 253.36 million tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 25,440 tonnes, in 1928.
That places Algeria 31st out of 211 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.
Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement in Algeria, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 25,440 tonnes | — |
| 1929 | 53,250 tonnes | +109.3% |
| 1930 | 85,959 tonnes | +61.4% |
| 1931 | 123,700 tonnes | +43.9% |
| 1932 | 167,311 tonnes | +35.3% |
| 1933 | 203,654 tonnes | +21.7% |
| 1934 | 250,900 tonnes | +23.2% |
| 1935 | 282,725 tonnes | +12.7% |
| 1936 | 315,434 tonnes | +11.6% |
| 1937 | 348,143 tonnes | +10.4% |
| 1938 | 348,143 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1939 | 348,143 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1940 | 348,143 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1941 | 348,143 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1942 | 348,143 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1943 | 388,120 tonnes | +11.5% |
| 1944 | 435,021 tonnes | +12.1% |
| 1945 | 485,901 tonnes | +11.7% |
| 1946 | 543,771 tonnes | +11.9% |
| 1947 | 605,554 tonnes | +11.4% |
| 1948 | 670,674 tonnes | +10.8% |
| 1949 | 732,707 tonnes | +9.2% |
| 1950 | 892,616 tonnes | +21.8% |
| 1951 | 1.11 million tonnes | +24.8% |
| 1952 | 1.35 million tonnes | +21.5% |
| 1953 | 1.61 million tonnes | +18.8% |
| 1954 | 1.94 million tonnes | +20.3% |
| 1955 | 2.27 million tonnes | +17.3% |
| 1956 | 2.59 million tonnes | +14.2% |
| 1957 | 2.95 million tonnes | +13.6% |
| 1958 | 3.36 million tonnes | +14.2% |
| 1959 | 3.84 million tonnes | +14.0% |
| 1960 | 4.36 million tonnes | +13.6% |
| 1961 | 4.89 million tonnes | +12.2% |
| 1962 | 5.32 million tonnes | +8.8% |
| 1963 | 5.76 million tonnes | +8.2% |
| 1964 | 6.15 million tonnes | +6.8% |
| 1965 | 6.51 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 1966 | 6.84 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 1967 | 7.20 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1968 | 7.63 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 1969 | 8.10 million tonnes | +6.1% |
| 1970 | 8.56 million tonnes | +5.7% |
| 1971 | 9.03 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 1972 | 9.47 million tonnes | +4.9% |
| 1973 | 9.94 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 1974 | 10.38 million tonnes | +4.4% |
| 1975 | 10.81 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 1976 | 11.44 million tonnes | +5.8% |
| 1977 | 12.22 million tonnes | +6.8% |
| 1978 | 13.38 million tonnes | +9.5% |
| 1979 | 14.98 million tonnes | +11.9% |
| 1980 | 16.71 million tonnes | +11.5% |
| 1981 | 18.53 million tonnes | +10.9% |
| 1982 | 20.29 million tonnes | +9.5% |
| 1983 | 22.18 million tonnes | +9.3% |
| 1984 | 24.31 million tonnes | +9.6% |
| 1985 | 26.61 million tonnes | +9.5% |
| 1986 | 29.00 million tonnes | +9.0% |
| 1987 | 31.72 million tonnes | +9.4% |
| 1988 | 34.27 million tonnes | +8.0% |
| 1989 | 36.63 million tonnes | +6.9% |
| 1990 | 38.77 million tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1991 | 40.91 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 1992 | 43.31 million tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1993 | 45.66 million tonnes | +5.4% |
| 1994 | 47.72 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 1995 | 50.01 million tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1996 | 52.54 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1997 | 54.96 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 1998 | 57.61 million tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1999 | 60.21 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 2000 | 63.15 million tonnes | +4.9% |
| 2001 | 66.09 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 2002 | 69.12 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 2003 | 72.65 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 2004 | 76.68 million tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2005 | 80.92 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 2006 | 85.36 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 2007 | 90.02 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 2008 | 95.11 million tonnes | +5.7% |
| 2009 | 100.80 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 2010 | 108.55 million tonnes | +7.7% |
| 2011 | 116.28 million tonnes | +7.1% |
| 2012 | 123.83 million tonnes | +6.5% |
| 2013 | 131.72 million tonnes | +6.4% |
| 2014 | 139.81 million tonnes | +6.1% |
| 2015 | 148.07 million tonnes | +5.9% |
| 2016 | 157.00 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 2017 | 167.10 million tonnes | +6.4% |
| 2018 | 178.50 million tonnes | +6.8% |
| 2019 | 191.05 million tonnes | +7.0% |
| 2020 | 202.93 million tonnes | +6.2% |
| 2021 | 214.85 million tonnes | +5.9% |
| 2022 | 227.69 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 2023 | 240.52 million tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2024 | 253.36 million tonnes | +5.3% |
Algeria compared with similar countries
- Algeria's 253.36 million tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 35.51 million tonnes, 7.1× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Algeria's 253.36 million tonnes is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 73.55 million tonnes, 3.4× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement in Algeria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | +109.3% | 25,440 tonnes | 53,250 tonnes |
| 1930 | +61.4% | 53,250 tonnes | 85,959 tonnes |
| 1931 | +43.9% | 85,959 tonnes | 123,700 tonnes |
| 1932 | +35.3% | 123,700 tonnes | 167,311 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 39,345 tonnes | 25,440 tonnes | 53,250 tonnes | 2 |
| 1930s | 247,411 tonnes | 85,959 tonnes | 348,143 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 490,618 tonnes | 348,143 tonnes | 732,707 tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 2.19 million tonnes | 892,616 tonnes | 3.84 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 6.28 million tonnes | 4.36 million tonnes | 8.10 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 11.02 million tonnes | 8.56 million tonnes | 14.98 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 26.03 million tonnes | 16.71 million tonnes | 36.63 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 49.17 million tonnes | 38.77 million tonnes | 60.21 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 79.99 million tonnes | 63.15 million tonnes | 100.80 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 146.19 million tonnes | 108.55 million tonnes | 191.05 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 227.87 million tonnes | 202.93 million tonnes | 253.36 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
More climate change data for Algeria
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 76.51 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 14,392 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 5,289 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 9,103 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 19.96 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 325.12 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 936.25 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 865.33 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 70.92 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 3.27 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cumulative co₂ emissions from cement in Algeria?
- Cumulative co₂ emissions from cement in Algeria was 253.36 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest cumulative co₂ emissions from cement recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 253.36 million tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest cumulative co₂ emissions from cement recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 25,440 tonnes in 1928.
- How does Algeria rank for cumulative co₂ emissions from cement?
- Algeria ranks 31st out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cumulative co₂ emissions from cement rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 81.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Cumulative emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from cement since the first year of available data, measured in tonnes.