Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement in Morocco
Morocco: Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement was 183.77 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
183.77 million tonnes
Change on year
up 2.4%
World rank
38th
of 211 countries
All-time high
183.77 million tonnes
in 2024
All-time low
29,074 tonnes
in 1928
Years of data
97
1928–2024
Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement in Morocco, 1928–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, cumulative co₂ emissions from cement in Morocco stood at 183.77 million tonnes. That is the highest value across all 97 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.4% on the previous year and up 35.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cumulative co₂ emissions from cement in Morocco peaked at 183.77 million tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 29,074 tonnes, in 1928.
That places Morocco 38th 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 Morocco, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 29,074 tonnes | — |
| 1929 | 61,783 tonnes | +112.5% |
| 1930 | 98,126 tonnes | +58.8% |
| 1931 | 173,840 tonnes | +77.2% |
| 1932 | 282,869 tonnes | +62.7% |
| 1933 | 380,995 tonnes | +34.7% |
| 1934 | 471,852 tonnes | +23.8% |
| 1935 | 566,343 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1936 | 646,297 tonnes | +14.1% |
| 1937 | 722,617 tonnes | +11.8% |
| 1938 | 802,571 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1939 | 802,571 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1940 | 802,571 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1941 | 802,571 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1942 | 802,571 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1943 | 871,622 tonnes | +8.6% |
| 1944 | 926,136 tonnes | +6.3% |
| 1945 | 962,479 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1946 | 1.05 million tonnes | +9.0% |
| 1947 | 1.16 million tonnes | +10.3% |
| 1948 | 1.29 million tonnes | +11.3% |
| 1949 | 1.42 million tonnes | +10.2% |
| 1950 | 1.58 million tonnes | +11.2% |
| 1951 | 1.76 million tonnes | +11.7% |
| 1952 | 1.98 million tonnes | +12.2% |
| 1953 | 2.28 million tonnes | +15.2% |
| 1954 | 2.61 million tonnes | +14.3% |
| 1955 | 2.97 million tonnes | +13.8% |
| 1956 | 3.28 million tonnes | +10.5% |
| 1957 | 3.53 million tonnes | +7.6% |
| 1958 | 3.73 million tonnes | +5.7% |
| 1959 | 3.98 million tonnes | +6.6% |
| 1960 | 4.26 million tonnes | +7.2% |
| 1961 | 4.58 million tonnes | +7.3% |
| 1962 | 4.92 million tonnes | +7.6% |
| 1963 | 5.30 million tonnes | +7.6% |
| 1964 | 5.75 million tonnes | +8.6% |
| 1965 | 6.14 million tonnes | +6.8% |
| 1966 | 6.57 million tonnes | +6.9% |
| 1967 | 6.99 million tonnes | +6.5% |
| 1968 | 7.48 million tonnes | +7.0% |
| 1969 | 8.06 million tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1970 | 8.75 million tonnes | +8.6% |
| 1971 | 9.48 million tonnes | +8.3% |
| 1972 | 10.23 million tonnes | +8.0% |
| 1973 | 11.02 million tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1974 | 11.94 million tonnes | +8.4% |
| 1975 | 12.92 million tonnes | +8.2% |
| 1976 | 14.03 million tonnes | +8.6% |
| 1977 | 15.39 million tonnes | +9.7% |
| 1978 | 16.72 million tonnes | +8.6% |
| 1979 | 18.26 million tonnes | +9.2% |
| 1980 | 19.91 million tonnes | +9.1% |
| 1981 | 21.58 million tonnes | +8.4% |
| 1982 | 23.31 million tonnes | +8.0% |
| 1983 | 25.07 million tonnes | +7.6% |
| 1984 | 26.70 million tonnes | +6.5% |
| 1985 | 28.37 million tonnes | +6.3% |
| 1986 | 30.06 million tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1987 | 31.76 million tonnes | +5.7% |
| 1988 | 33.63 million tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1989 | 35.49 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 1990 | 37.33 million tonnes | +5.2% |
| 1991 | 39.84 million tonnes | +6.7% |
| 1992 | 42.59 million tonnes | +6.9% |
| 1993 | 45.32 million tonnes | +6.4% |
| 1994 | 48.03 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 1995 | 50.75 million tonnes | +5.7% |
| 1996 | 53.53 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 1997 | 56.56 million tonnes | +5.7% |
| 1998 | 59.65 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 1999 | 62.76 million tonnes | +5.2% |
| 2000 | 66.09 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 2001 | 70.16 million tonnes | +6.2% |
| 2002 | 74.30 million tonnes | +5.9% |
| 2003 | 78.48 million tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2004 | 82.88 million tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2005 | 87.24 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 2006 | 91.71 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 2007 | 96.72 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 2008 | 102.17 million tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2009 | 107.77 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 2010 | 113.13 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2011 | 118.32 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 2012 | 124.16 million tonnes | +4.9% |
| 2013 | 130.23 million tonnes | +4.9% |
| 2014 | 135.40 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 2015 | 140.65 million tonnes | +3.9% |
| 2016 | 145.86 million tonnes | +3.7% |
| 2017 | 150.91 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 155.80 million tonnes | +3.2% |
| 2019 | 160.80 million tonnes | +3.2% |
| 2020 | 165.28 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 2021 | 170.41 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2022 | 175.01 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 2023 | 179.39 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 2024 | 183.77 million tonnes | +2.4% |
Morocco compared with similar countries
- Morocco's 183.77 million tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 23.13 million tonnes, 7.9× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Morocco's 183.77 million tonnes is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 73.55 million tonnes, 2.5× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement in Morocco 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 | +112.5% | 29,074 tonnes | 61,783 tonnes |
| 1931 | +77.2% | 98,126 tonnes | 173,840 tonnes |
| 1932 | +62.7% | 173,840 tonnes | 282,869 tonnes |
| 1930 | +58.8% | 61,783 tonnes | 98,126 tonnes |
| 1933 | +34.7% | 282,869 tonnes | 380,995 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 45,428 tonnes | 29,074 tonnes | 61,783 tonnes | 2 |
| 1930s | 494,808 tonnes | 98,126 tonnes | 802,571 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 1.01 million tonnes | 802,571 tonnes | 1.42 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 2.77 million tonnes | 1.58 million tonnes | 3.98 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 6.01 million tonnes | 4.26 million tonnes | 8.06 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 12.87 million tonnes | 8.75 million tonnes | 18.26 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 27.59 million tonnes | 19.91 million tonnes | 35.49 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 49.63 million tonnes | 37.33 million tonnes | 62.76 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 85.75 million tonnes | 66.09 million tonnes | 107.77 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 137.52 million tonnes | 113.13 million tonnes | 160.80 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 174.77 million tonnes | 165.28 million tonnes | 183.77 million tonnes | 5 |
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More climate change data for Morocco
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 630.35 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 15,511 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 5,896 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 9,615 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 22.25 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 343.39 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 4,334 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4,148 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 186.2 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 15.65 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cumulative co₂ emissions from cement in Morocco?
- Cumulative co₂ emissions from cement in Morocco was 183.77 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 Morocco?
- The highest recorded value was 183.77 million tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest cumulative co₂ emissions from cement recorded in Morocco?
- The lowest recorded value was 29,074 tonnes in 1928.
- How does Morocco rank for cumulative co₂ emissions from cement?
- Morocco ranks 38th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cumulative co₂ emissions from cement rising or falling in Morocco?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Morocco 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.