Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Qatar
Qatar: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector was 640,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
640,000 tonnes
Change on year
up 1.6%
World rank
147th
of 193 countries
All-time high
730,000 tonnes
in 2020
All-time low
120,000 tonnes
in 2005
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Qatar, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Qatar recorded 640,000 tonnes for greenhouse gas emissions by sector in 2023.
The figure is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 93.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Qatar peaked at 730,000 tonnes in 2020 and was at its lowest, 120,000 tonnes, in 2005.
That places Qatar 147th out of 193 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Qatar, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 129,999 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 140,000 tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1992 | 160,000 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 1993 | 180,000 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1994 | 220,000 tonnes | +22.2% |
| 1995 | 230,000 tonnes | +4.5% |
| 1996 | 210,000 tonnes | -8.7% |
| 1997 | 210,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 210,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 210,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 220,000 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 2001 | 160,000 tonnes | -27.3% |
| 2002 | 160,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 160,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 170,000 tonnes | +6.2% |
| 2005 | 120,000 tonnes | -29.4% |
| 2006 | 140,000 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 2007 | 160,000 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 2008 | 160,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 210,000 tonnes | +31.2% |
| 2010 | 230,000 tonnes | +9.5% |
| 2011 | 250,000 tonnes | +8.7% |
| 2012 | 280,000 tonnes | +12.0% |
| 2013 | 330,000 tonnes | +17.9% |
| 2014 | 280,000 tonnes | -15.2% |
| 2015 | 420,000 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 2016 | 519,999 tonnes | +23.8% |
| 2017 | 570,000 tonnes | +9.6% |
| 2018 | 680,000 tonnes | +19.3% |
| 2019 | 710,000 tonnes | +4.4% |
| 2020 | 730,000 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 2021 | 660,000 tonnes | -9.6% |
| 2022 | 630,000 tonnes | -4.5% |
| 2023 | 640,000 tonnes | +1.6% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 640,000 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 5.09 million tonnes, 13% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 640,000 tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.67 million tonnes, 17% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 190,000 tonnes | 129,999 tonnes | 230,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 166,000 tonnes | 120,000 tonnes | 220,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 427,000 tonnes | 230,000 tonnes | 710,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 665,000 tonnes | 630,000 tonnes | 730,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
More climate change data for Qatar
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 639,640 kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 127.6 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 53.42 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 74.17 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.2016 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2.65 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 3.98 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 3.98 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 0.0084 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.015 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Qatar?
- Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Qatar was 640,000 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 Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 730,000 tonnes in 2020.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 120,000 tonnes in 2005.
- How does Qatar rank for greenhouse gas emissions by sector?
- Qatar ranks 147th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is greenhouse gas emissions by sector rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 93.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar 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.