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 96th 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 Madagascar, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 30,000 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 20,000 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 1992 | 30,000 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1993 | 40,000 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1994 | 170,000 tonnes | +325.0% |
| 1995 | 120,000 tonnes | -29.4% |
| 1996 | 110,000 tonnes | -8.3% |
| 1997 | 110,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 100,000 tonnes | -9.1% |
| 1999 | 120,000 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 2000 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 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 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2013 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2015 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2016 | 50,000 tonnes | — |
| 2017 | 90,000 tonnes | +80.0% |
| 2018 | 100,000 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 2019 | 259,999 tonnes | +160.0% |
| 2020 | 259,999 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 300,000 tonnes | +15.4% |
| 2022 | 290,000 tonnes | -3.3% |
| 2023 | 270,000 tonnes | -6.9% |
Madagascar compared with similar countries
- Madagascar's 270,000 tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 110,000 tonnes, 2.5× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Madagascar's 270,000 tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 80,000 tonnes, 3.4× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Madagascar changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | +325.0% | 40,000 tonnes | 170,000 tonnes |
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 |
Countries ranked near Madagascar
More climate change data for Madagascar
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 36.84 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 23,568 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 7,815 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 15,753 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 29.49 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 562.62 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 9,018 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 880.86 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 8,138 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 3.32 kt (2050)
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 96th out of 179 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.