Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Lebanon
Lebanon: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector was 70,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Lebanon, 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 Lebanon stood at 70,000 tonnes.
The figure is up 600.0% on the previous year and down 12.5% over five years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Lebanon peaked at 140,000 tonnes in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1990.
Lebanon ranks 116th of 179 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.
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Lebanon, 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 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2010 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2011 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2012 | 10,000 tonnes | — |
| 2013 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 70,000 tonnes | — |
| 2015 | 100,000 tonnes | +42.9% |
| 2016 | 140,000 tonnes | +40.0% |
| 2017 | 80,000 tonnes | -42.9% |
| 2018 | 80,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 70,000 tonnes | -12.5% |
| 2020 | 100,000 tonnes | +42.9% |
| 2021 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 10,000 tonnes | — |
| 2023 | 70,000 tonnes | +600.0% |
Lebanon compared with similar countries
- Lebanon's 70,000 tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 190,000 tonnes, 37% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Lebanon's 70,000 tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 325,000 tonnes, 22% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 55,000 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 140,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 45,000 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 100,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Lebanon
- 115 South Sudan 80,000 tonnes compare
- 117 Eswatini 60,000 tonnes compare
- 117 Georgia 60,000 tonnes compare
- 117 Luxembourg 60,000 tonnes compare
- 117 Somalia 60,000 tonnes compare
More climate change data for Lebanon
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 19.75 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 540.59 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 302.31 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 238.28 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1.14 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 8.51 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 137.53 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 135.57 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1.96 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.5116 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Lebanon?
- Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Lebanon was 70,000 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 Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 140,000 tonnes in 2016.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1990.
- How does Lebanon rank for greenhouse gas emissions by sector?
- Lebanon ranks 116th out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Lebanon 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.