Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Algeria
Algeria: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector was 3.76 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
3.76 million tonnes
Change on year
up 1.3%
World rank
28th
of 179 countries
All-time high
5.77 million tonnes
in 2019
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023
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 179 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.
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Algeria, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1992 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1993 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1994 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1995 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1996 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1997 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1998 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1999 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2000 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2001 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2002 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2003 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2005 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2006 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2007 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2008 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2009 | 3.48 million tonnes | — |
| 2010 | 3.16 million tonnes | -9.2% |
| 2011 | 3.37 million tonnes | +6.6% |
| 2012 | 2.78 million tonnes | -17.5% |
| 2013 | 4.15 million tonnes | +49.3% |
| 2014 | 2.39 million tonnes | -42.4% |
| 2015 | 2.51 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2016 | 2.68 million tonnes | +6.8% |
| 2017 | 3.36 million tonnes | +25.4% |
| 2018 | 4.23 million tonnes | +25.9% |
| 2019 | 5.77 million tonnes | +36.4% |
| 2020 | 4.78 million tonnes | -17.2% |
| 2021 | 3.29 million tonnes | -31.2% |
| 2022 | 3.71 million tonnes | +12.8% |
| 2023 | 3.76 million tonnes | +1.3% |
Algeria compared with similar countries
- Algeria's 3.76 million tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 430,000 tonnes, 8.7× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Algeria's 3.76 million tonnes is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 325,000 tonnes, 11.6× the median. (22 countries reporting)
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
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 76.51 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 14,392 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 5,289 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 9,103 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 19.96 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 325.12 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 936.25 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 865.33 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 70.92 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 3.27 kt (2050)
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 179 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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Emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents.