Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Cyprus
Cyprus: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector was 100,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Cyprus, 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 Cyprus stood at 100,000 tonnes.
The figure is down 9.1% on the previous year and unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Cyprus peaked at 129,999 tonnes in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1990.
That places Cyprus 111th out of 179 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 Cyprus, 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 | 90,000 tonnes | — |
| 2006 | 110,000 tonnes | +22.2% |
| 2007 | 110,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 129,999 tonnes | +18.2% |
| 2009 | 100,000 tonnes | -23.1% |
| 2010 | 100,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 110,000 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 2012 | 100,000 tonnes | -9.1% |
| 2013 | 100,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 110,000 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 2015 | 110,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 100,000 tonnes | -9.1% |
| 2017 | 110,000 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 2018 | 110,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 110,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 110,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 110,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 110,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 100,000 tonnes | -9.1% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 100,000 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 735,000 tonnes, 14% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 100,000 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.04 million tonnes, 10% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 54,000 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 129,999 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 106,000 tonnes | 100,000 tonnes | 110,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 107,500 tonnes | 100,000 tonnes | 110,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
More climate change data for Cyprus
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 6.63 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 350.21 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 163.11 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 187.1 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.6155 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 6.68 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 43.28 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 43.12 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 0.1624 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.1627 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Cyprus?
- Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Cyprus was 100,000 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 Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 129,999 tonnes in 2008.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1990.
- How does Cyprus rank for greenhouse gas emissions by sector?
- Cyprus ranks 111th out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
- Is greenhouse gas emissions by sector rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus 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.