Energy — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate in Qatar

Qatar: Energy — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate was 10.81 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
10.81 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 1,089.2%
World rank
6th
of 231 countries
All-time high
184.24 % change on previous year
in 1968
All-time low
-18.54 % change on previous year
in 1982
Years of data
62
1962–2023

Energy — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate in Qatar, 1962–2023

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Qatar recorded 10.81 % change on previous year for energy — emissions (co2), annual growth rate in 2023.

That represents a change of up 1,089.2% on the previous year and up 230.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, energy — emissions (co2), annual growth rate in Qatar peaked at 184.24 % change on previous year in 1968 and was at its lowest, -18.54 % change on previous year, in 1982.

That places Qatar 6th out of 231 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Energy — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate in Qatar, year by year

Annual values for Energy — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate in Qatar, 1962 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1962 14.62 % change on previous year —
1963 58.16 % change on previous year +297.8%
1964 -16.13 % change on previous year -127.7%
1965 5.38 % change on previous year -133.4%
1966 -2.92 % change on previous year -154.2%
1967 38.35 % change on previous year -1413.3%
1968 184.24 % change on previous year +380.5%
1969 57.74 % change on previous year -68.7%
1970 -8.36 % change on previous year -114.5%
1971 21.43 % change on previous year -356.2%
1972 18.74 % change on previous year -12.6%
1973 15.6 % change on previous year -16.8%
1974 -15.87 % change on previous year -201.8%
1975 3.77 % change on previous year -123.8%
1976 -5.45 % change on previous year -244.5%
1977 -4.23 % change on previous year -22.4%
1978 6.43 % change on previous year -251.9%
1979 35.85 % change on previous year +457.9%
1980 -12.5 % change on previous year -134.9%
1981 19.84 % change on previous year -258.7%
1982 -18.54 % change on previous year -193.5%
1983 -9.76 % change on previous year -47.4%
1984 -5.41 % change on previous year -44.6%
1985 5.71 % change on previous year -205.7%
1986 20.72 % change on previous year +262.6%
1987 -12.69 % change on previous year -161.2%
1988 5.13 % change on previous year -140.4%
1989 20.33 % change on previous year +296.3%
1990 -18.24 % change on previous year -189.8%
1991 50.41 % change on previous year -376.3%
1992 50.55 % change on previous year +0.3%
1993 13.5 % change on previous year -73.3%
1994 -1.29 % change on previous year -109.5%
1995 2.61 % change on previous year -302.6%
1996 1.59 % change on previous year -39.1%
1997 17.81 % change on previous year +1022.2%
1998 -14.06 % change on previous year -178.9%
1999 -3.4 % change on previous year -75.9%
2000 10.22 % change on previous year -401.1%
2001 18.55 % change on previous year +81.4%
2002 -1.71 % change on previous year -109.2%
2003 19.65 % change on previous year -1248.2%
2004 2.49 % change on previous year -87.3%
2005 1.42 % change on previous year -43.1%
2006 21.8 % change on previous year +1435.3%
2007 -0.9852 % change on previous year -104.5%
2008 4.64 % change on previous year -571.3%
2009 6.81 % change on previous year +46.8%
2010 4.9 % change on previous year -28.2%
2011 10.33 % change on previous year +110.9%
2012 16.03 % change on previous year +55.2%
2013 -8.29 % change on previous year -151.7%
2014 8.8 % change on previous year -206.1%
2015 -0.6645 % change on previous year -107.6%
2016 -3.9 % change on previous year +487.2%
2017 14.62 % change on previous year -474.6%
2018 -4.45 % change on previous year -130.5%
2019 6.99 % change on previous year -257.0%
2020 0.9901 % change on previous year -85.8%
2021 7.84 % change on previous year +692.2%
2022 0.9091 % change on previous year -88.4%
2023 10.81 % change on previous year +1089.2%

Qatar compared with similar countries

  • Qatar's 10.81 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is -1.74 % change on previous year. (65 countries reporting)
  • Qatar's 10.81 % change on previous year is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2 % change on previous year, 5.4× the median. (21 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 42.43 % change on previous year -16.13 % change on previous year 184.24 % change on previous year 8
1970s 6.79 % change on previous year -15.87 % change on previous year 35.85 % change on previous year 10
1980s 1.28 % change on previous year -18.54 % change on previous year 20.72 % change on previous year 10
1990s 9.95 % change on previous year -18.24 % change on previous year 50.55 % change on previous year 10
2000s 8.29 % change on previous year -1.71 % change on previous year 21.8 % change on previous year 10
2010s 4.43 % change on previous year -8.29 % change on previous year 16.03 % change on previous year 10
2020s 5.14 % change on previous year 0.9091 % change on previous year 10.81 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Qatar

  1. 3 China, Hong Kong SAR 14.29 % change on previous year compare
  2. 4 Vietnam 14.13 % change on previous year compare
  3. 4 Viet Nam 14.13 % change on previous year compare
  4. 7 India 8.99 % change on previous year compare
  5. 8 Libya 8.66 % change on previous year compare
  6. 9 Singapore 8.5 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is energy — emissions (co2), annual growth rate in Qatar?
Energy — emissions (co2), annual growth rate in Qatar was 10.81 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest energy — emissions (co2), annual growth rate recorded in Qatar?
The highest recorded value was 184.24 % change on previous year in 1968.
What is the lowest energy — emissions (co2), annual growth rate recorded in Qatar?
The lowest recorded value was -18.54 % change on previous year in 1982.
How does Qatar rank for energy — emissions (co2), annual growth rate?
Qatar ranks 6th out of 231 countries with data for 2023.
Is energy — emissions (co2), annual growth rate rising or falling in Qatar?
Over the last ten years it is up 230.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Qatar data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Energy — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Energy — Emissions (CO2). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Energy — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
264 places, 14,853 data points, 1962–2023
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The year-on-year percentage change in Energy — Emissions (CO2). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.