Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Madagascar
Madagascar: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector was 270,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Madagascar, 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 Madagascar is 270,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 6.9% on the previous year and up 170.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Madagascar peaked at 300,000 tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 2000.
Madagascar ranks 95th 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 | 85,000 tonnes | 20,000 tonnes | 170,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 50,000 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 259,999 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 280,000 tonnes | 259,999 tonnes | 300,000 tonnes | 4 |
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More climate change data for Madagascar
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.8% (2100)
- Population growth 2.4% (2025)
- Population, total 32.74 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 3.8% (2025)
- Urban population 10.77 million (2025)
- Urban population 32.9% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 0.1417 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 112.65 million tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 0.1417 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 0.1417 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Madagascar?
- Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Madagascar was 270,000 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 Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 300,000 tonnes in 2021.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2000.
- How does Madagascar rank for greenhouse gas emissions by sector?
- Madagascar ranks 95th out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Madagascar 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.