Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Algeria
Algeria: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector was 3.76 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Algeria, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Algeria is 3.76 million tonnes, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.3% on the previous year and down 9.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Algeria peaked at 5.77 million tonnes in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1990.
That places Algeria 28th out of 176 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 348,000 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 3.48 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.44 million tonnes | 2.39 million tonnes | 5.77 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.88 million tonnes | 3.29 million tonnes | 4.78 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
- 25 South Korea 5.56 million tonnes compare
- 26 North Korea 4.84 million tonnes compare
- 27 Bangladesh 4.12 million tonnes compare
- 29 Colombia 3.68 million tonnes compare
- 30 Malaysia 3.66 million tonnes compare
- 31 Indonesia 3.29 million tonnes compare
More climate change data for Algeria
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.6% (2100)
- Population growth 1.3% (2025)
- Population, total 47.44 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 2.0% (2025)
- Urban population 35.96 million (2025)
- Urban population 75.8% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 4.23 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 5.48 billion tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 4.23 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 4.23 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Algeria?
- Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Algeria was 3.76 million 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 Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 5.77 million tonnes in 2019.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1990.
- How does Algeria rank for greenhouse gas emissions by sector?
- Algeria ranks 28th out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
- Is greenhouse gas emissions by sector rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria 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.