Greenhouse gas emissions from food systems in Libya
Libya: Greenhouse gas emissions from food systems was 9.85 million tonnes CO₂e in 2015. ▬ Flat
Latest (2015)
9.85 million tonnes CO₂e
Change on year
down 3.2%
World rank
123rd
of 217 countries
All-time high
13.98 million tonnes CO₂e
in 1996
All-time low
9.66 million tonnes CO₂e
in 2011
Years of data
26
1990–2015
Greenhouse gas emissions from food systems in Libya, 1990–2015
Source: Crippa et al. (2021) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes CO₂e.
Analysis
In 2015, greenhouse gas emissions from food systems in Libya stood at 9.85 million tonnes CO₂e.
That represents a change of down 3.2% on the previous year and down 25.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions from food systems in Libya peaked at 13.98 million tonnes CO₂e in 1996 and was at its lowest, 9.66 million tonnes CO₂e, in 2011.
Libya ranks 123rd of 217 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Greenhouse gas emissions from food systems in Libya, year by year
| Year | tonnes CO₂e | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 10.42 million tonnes CO₂e | — |
| 1991 | 10.34 million tonnes CO₂e | -0.7% |
| 1992 | 10.77 million tonnes CO₂e | +4.2% |
| 1993 | 11.63 million tonnes CO₂e | +8.0% |
| 1994 | 12.60 million tonnes CO₂e | +8.3% |
| 1995 | 13.40 million tonnes CO₂e | +6.4% |
| 1996 | 13.98 million tonnes CO₂e | +4.3% |
| 1997 | 12.17 million tonnes CO₂e | -13.0% |
| 1998 | 11.65 million tonnes CO₂e | -4.2% |
| 1999 | 11.38 million tonnes CO₂e | -2.3% |
| 2000 | 11.24 million tonnes CO₂e | -1.2% |
| 2001 | 10.99 million tonnes CO₂e | -2.3% |
| 2002 | 10.77 million tonnes CO₂e | -2.0% |
| 2003 | 11.69 million tonnes CO₂e | +8.5% |
| 2004 | 11.88 million tonnes CO₂e | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 13.30 million tonnes CO₂e | +12.0% |
| 2006 | 13.06 million tonnes CO₂e | -1.8% |
| 2007 | 12.57 million tonnes CO₂e | -3.8% |
| 2008 | 12.53 million tonnes CO₂e | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 12.71 million tonnes CO₂e | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 13.76 million tonnes CO₂e | +8.2% |
| 2011 | 9.66 million tonnes CO₂e | -29.8% |
| 2012 | 11.52 million tonnes CO₂e | +19.3% |
| 2013 | 10.81 million tonnes CO₂e | -6.2% |
| 2014 | 10.17 million tonnes CO₂e | -5.9% |
| 2015 | 9.85 million tonnes CO₂e | -3.2% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 9.85 million tonnes CO₂e is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 18.12 million tonnes CO₂e, 54% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Libya's 9.85 million tonnes CO₂e is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 16.40 million tonnes CO₂e, 60% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11.83 million tonnes CO₂e | 10.34 million tonnes CO₂e | 13.98 million tonnes CO₂e | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.07 million tonnes CO₂e | 10.77 million tonnes CO₂e | 13.30 million tonnes CO₂e | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.96 million tonnes CO₂e | 9.66 million tonnes CO₂e | 13.76 million tonnes CO₂e | 6 |
Countries ranked near Libya
More climate change data for Libya
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 76.27 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 4,350 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,621 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,729 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 6.12 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 97.48 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 455.6 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 452.01 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3.59 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1.71 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is greenhouse gas emissions from food systems in Libya?
- Greenhouse gas emissions from food systems in Libya was 9.85 million tonnes CO₂e in 2015, according to Crippa et al. (2021) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest greenhouse gas emissions from food systems recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 13.98 million tonnes CO₂e in 1996.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions from food systems recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.66 million tonnes CO₂e in 2011.
- How does Libya rank for greenhouse gas emissions from food systems?
- Libya ranks 123rd out of 217 countries with data for 2015.
- Is greenhouse gas emissions from food systems rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from Crippa et al. (2021) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Greenhouse gas emissions from food systems. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents.