Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector was 40,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in North Macedonia, 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 North Macedonia stood at 40,000 tonnes.
The figure is down 20.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions by sector in North Macedonia peaked at 390,000 tonnes in 1995 and was at its lowest, 30,000 tonnes, in 2009.
North Macedonia ranks 121st 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 | 206,000 tonnes | 100,000 tonnes | 390,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 78,000 tonnes | 30,000 tonnes | 160,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 42,000 tonnes | 30,000 tonnes | 50,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 40,000 tonnes | 40,000 tonnes | 40,000 tonnes | 4 |
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More climate change data for North Macedonia
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.0% (2100)
- Population growth -0.2% (2025)
- Population, total 1.82 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 0.3% (2025)
- Urban population 1.15 million (2025)
- Urban population 62.9% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 3.63 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 538.00 million tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 3.63 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 3.63 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is greenhouse gas emissions by sector in North Macedonia?
- Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in North Macedonia was 40,000 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 North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 390,000 tonnes in 1995.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 30,000 tonnes in 2009.
- How does North Macedonia rank for greenhouse gas emissions by sector?
- North Macedonia ranks 121st out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
- Is greenhouse gas emissions by sector rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia 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.