Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector was 1.24 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Azerbaijan, 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 Azerbaijan is 1.24 million tonnes, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 3.1% on the previous year and up 6.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Azerbaijan peaked at 4.28 million tonnes in 1990 and was at its lowest, 180,000 tonnes, in 2006.
Azerbaijan ranks 53rd of 176 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.82 million tonnes | 750,000 tonnes | 4.28 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 748,000 tonnes | 180,000 tonnes | 1.69 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.11 million tonnes | 1.02 million tonnes | 1.21 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.28 million tonnes | 1.24 million tonnes | 1.32 million tonnes | 4 |
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More climate change data for Azerbaijan
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.1% (2100)
- Population growth 0.4% (2025)
- Population, total 10.25 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 0.5% (2025)
- Urban population 6.01 million (2025)
- Urban population 58.6% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 3.85 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 2.64 billion tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 3.85 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 3.85 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Azerbaijan?
- Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Azerbaijan was 1.24 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 Azerbaijan?
- The highest recorded value was 4.28 million tonnes in 1990.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Azerbaijan?
- The lowest recorded value was 180,000 tonnes in 2006.
- How does Azerbaijan rank for greenhouse gas emissions by sector?
- Azerbaijan ranks 53rd out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
- Is greenhouse gas emissions by sector rising or falling in Azerbaijan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Azerbaijan 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.