Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Georgia
Georgia: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector was 60,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
60,000 tonnes
Change on year
up 20.0%
World rank
117th
of 179 countries
All-time high
970,000 tonnes
in 1991
All-time low
30,000 tonnes
in 2013
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Georgia, 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 Georgia is 60,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 20.0% on the previous year and up 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Georgia peaked at 970,000 tonnes in 1991 and was at its lowest, 30,000 tonnes, in 2013.
That places Georgia 117th 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 Georgia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 540,000 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 970,000 tonnes | +79.6% |
| 1992 | 650,000 tonnes | -33.0% |
| 1993 | 530,000 tonnes | -18.5% |
| 1994 | 470,000 tonnes | -11.3% |
| 1995 | 350,000 tonnes | -25.5% |
| 1996 | 510,000 tonnes | +45.7% |
| 1997 | 330,000 tonnes | -35.3% |
| 1998 | 320,000 tonnes | -3.0% |
| 1999 | 310,000 tonnes | -3.1% |
| 2000 | 200,000 tonnes | -35.5% |
| 2001 | 100,000 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 2002 | 110,000 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 2003 | 90,000 tonnes | -18.2% |
| 2004 | 129,999 tonnes | +44.4% |
| 2005 | 300,000 tonnes | +130.8% |
| 2006 | 320,000 tonnes | +6.7% |
| 2007 | 390,000 tonnes | +21.9% |
| 2008 | 440,000 tonnes | +12.8% |
| 2009 | 230,000 tonnes | -47.7% |
| 2010 | 210,000 tonnes | -8.7% |
| 2011 | 340,000 tonnes | +61.9% |
| 2012 | 400,000 tonnes | +17.6% |
| 2013 | 30,000 tonnes | -92.5% |
| 2014 | 30,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 40,000 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 2016 | 60,000 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 2017 | 70,000 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 2018 | 50,000 tonnes | -28.6% |
| 2019 | 50,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 40,000 tonnes | -20.0% |
| 2021 | 50,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 2022 | 50,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 60,000 tonnes | +20.0% |
Georgia compared with similar countries
- Georgia's 60,000 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 430,000 tonnes, 14% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Georgia's 60,000 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.04 million tonnes, 6% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 498,000 tonnes | 310,000 tonnes | 970,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 231,000 tonnes | 90,000 tonnes | 440,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 128,000 tonnes | 30,000 tonnes | 400,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 50,000 tonnes | 40,000 tonnes | 60,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Georgia
- 115 South Sudan 80,000 tonnes compare
- 116 Lebanon 70,000 tonnes compare
- 117 Eswatini 60,000 tonnes compare
- 117 Luxembourg 60,000 tonnes compare
- 117 Somalia 60,000 tonnes compare
More climate change data for Georgia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 38.83 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 3,144 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,140 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,004 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 4.3 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 71.58 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 274.1 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 258.27 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 15.83 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.9746 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Georgia?
- Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Georgia was 60,000 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 Georgia?
- The highest recorded value was 970,000 tonnes in 1991.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Georgia?
- The lowest recorded value was 30,000 tonnes in 2013.
- How does Georgia rank for greenhouse gas emissions by sector?
- Georgia ranks 117th out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
- Is greenhouse gas emissions by sector rising or falling in Georgia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Georgia 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.