Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Malta
Malta: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector was 50,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
50,000 tonnes
Change on year
down 16.7%
World rank
121st
of 179 countries
All-time high
60,000 tonnes
in 2022
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Malta, 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 Malta is 50,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 16.7% on the previous year and up 400.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Malta peaked at 60,000 tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1990.
Malta ranks 121st 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 Malta, 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 | 40,000 tonnes | — |
| 1997 | 30,000 tonnes | -25.0% |
| 1998 | 30,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 30,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 10,000 tonnes | -66.7% |
| 2001 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 30,000 tonnes | +200.0% |
| 2006 | 20,000 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 2007 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 10,000 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 2014 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 20,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 2018 | 40,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 2019 | 50,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 2020 | 40,000 tonnes | -20.0% |
| 2021 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 60,000 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 2023 | 50,000 tonnes | -16.7% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 50,000 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 735,000 tonnes, 7% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Malta's 50,000 tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 325,000 tonnes, 15% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13,000 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 40,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 16,000 tonnes | 10,000 tonnes | 30,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 21,000 tonnes | 10,000 tonnes | 50,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 47,500 tonnes | 40,000 tonnes | 60,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Malta
- 121 Panama 50,000 tonnes compare
- 121 Seychelles 50,000 tonnes compare
- 124 Afghanistan 40,000 tonnes compare
- 124 Angola 40,000 tonnes compare
- 124 Bahamas 40,000 tonnes compare
- 124 Botswana 40,000 tonnes compare
- 124 North Macedonia 40,000 tonnes compare
More climate change data for Malta
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 611,521 kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 109.61 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 21.84 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 87.78 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.0824 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 3.13 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 4.61 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4.53 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 0.0784 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.0171 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Malta?
- Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Malta was 50,000 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 Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 60,000 tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1990.
- How does Malta rank for greenhouse gas emissions by sector?
- Malta ranks 121st out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
- Is greenhouse gas emissions by sector rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 400.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta 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.