Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Albania
Albania: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector was 259,999 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Albania, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Albania stood at 259,999 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.1% on the previous year and up 4.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Albania peaked at 1.83 million tonnes in 1990 and was at its lowest, 40,000 tonnes, in 1997.
Albania ranks 97th of 179 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.
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Albania, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.83 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 980,000 tonnes | -46.4% |
| 1992 | 290,000 tonnes | -70.4% |
| 1993 | 230,000 tonnes | -20.7% |
| 1994 | 170,000 tonnes | -26.1% |
| 1995 | 80,000 tonnes | -52.9% |
| 1996 | 120,000 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1997 | 40,000 tonnes | -66.7% |
| 1998 | 50,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1999 | 530,000 tonnes | +960.0% |
| 2000 | 530,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 540,000 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2002 | 560,000 tonnes | +3.7% |
| 2003 | 600,000 tonnes | +7.1% |
| 2004 | 490,000 tonnes | -18.3% |
| 2005 | 350,000 tonnes | -28.6% |
| 2006 | 540,000 tonnes | +54.3% |
| 2007 | 450,000 tonnes | -16.7% |
| 2008 | 320,000 tonnes | -28.9% |
| 2009 | 200,000 tonnes | -37.5% |
| 2010 | 250,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 2011 | 259,999 tonnes | +4.0% |
| 2012 | 250,000 tonnes | -3.8% |
| 2013 | 250,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 280,000 tonnes | +12.0% |
| 2015 | 259,999 tonnes | -7.1% |
| 2016 | 270,000 tonnes | +3.8% |
| 2017 | 300,000 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 2018 | 300,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 300,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 300,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 290,000 tonnes | -3.3% |
| 2022 | 280,000 tonnes | -3.4% |
| 2023 | 259,999 tonnes | -7.1% |
Albania compared with similar countries
- Albania's 259,999 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 430,000 tonnes, 60% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Albania's 259,999 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.04 million tonnes, 25% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Albania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | +960.0% | 50,000 tonnes | 530,000 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 432,000 tonnes | 40,000 tonnes | 1.83 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 458,000 tonnes | 200,000 tonnes | 600,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 272,000 tonnes | 250,000 tonnes | 300,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 282,500 tonnes | 259,999 tonnes | 300,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Albania
- 96 Madagascar 270,000 tonnes compare
- 98 Mali 240,000 tonnes compare
- 99 Dominican Republic 230,000 tonnes compare
- 99 Slovakia 230,000 tonnes compare
More climate change data for Albania
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 47.88 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 3,654 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 846.22 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,808 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 3.19 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 100.28 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 309.07 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 303.24 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 5.83 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1.14 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Albania?
- Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Albania was 259,999 tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 1.83 million tonnes in 1990.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 40,000 tonnes in 1997.
- How does Albania rank for greenhouse gas emissions by sector?
- Albania ranks 97th out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
- Is greenhouse gas emissions by sector rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Albania data come from?
- The figures come from Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Greenhouse gas emissions by sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents.