Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Syria
Syria: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector was 6.89 million tonnes in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
6.89 million tonnes
Change on year
up 9.5%
World rank
96th
of 193 countries
All-time high
9.42 million tonnes
in 2007
All-time low
5.29 million tonnes
in 2018
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Syria, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Syria recorded 6.89 million tonnes for greenhouse gas emissions by sector in 2023.
The figure is up 9.5% on the previous year and down 2.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Syria peaked at 9.42 million tonnes in 2007 and was at its lowest, 5.29 million tonnes, in 2018.
Syria ranks 96th of 193 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Syria, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6.22 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 6.18 million tonnes | -0.6% |
| 1992 | 6.15 million tonnes | -0.5% |
| 1993 | 5.33 million tonnes | -13.3% |
| 1994 | 5.74 million tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1995 | 6.19 million tonnes | +7.8% |
| 1996 | 6.40 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1997 | 6.59 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1998 | 7.05 million tonnes | +7.0% |
| 1999 | 6.86 million tonnes | -2.7% |
| 2000 | 6.70 million tonnes | -2.3% |
| 2001 | 6.04 million tonnes | -9.9% |
| 2002 | 6.54 million tonnes | +8.3% |
| 2003 | 7.19 million tonnes | +9.9% |
| 2004 | 7.75 million tonnes | +7.8% |
| 2005 | 8.55 million tonnes | +10.3% |
| 2006 | 9.15 million tonnes | +7.0% |
| 2007 | 9.42 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 2008 | 8.42 million tonnes | -10.6% |
| 2009 | 7.97 million tonnes | -5.3% |
| 2010 | 6.84 million tonnes | -14.2% |
| 2011 | 7.77 million tonnes | +13.6% |
| 2012 | 7.63 million tonnes | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 7.08 million tonnes | -7.2% |
| 2014 | 6.92 million tonnes | -2.3% |
| 2015 | 6.57 million tonnes | -5.1% |
| 2016 | 6.28 million tonnes | -4.4% |
| 2017 | 5.36 million tonnes | -14.6% |
| 2018 | 5.29 million tonnes | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 5.91 million tonnes | +11.7% |
| 2020 | 6.27 million tonnes | +6.1% |
| 2021 | 6.11 million tonnes | -2.6% |
| 2022 | 6.29 million tonnes | +2.9% |
| 2023 | 6.89 million tonnes | +9.5% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 6.89 million tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 16.07 million tonnes, 43% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Syria's 6.89 million tonnes is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.67 million tonnes, 1.9× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.27 million tonnes | 5.33 million tonnes | 7.05 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.77 million tonnes | 6.04 million tonnes | 9.42 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.57 million tonnes | 5.29 million tonnes | 7.77 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.39 million tonnes | 6.11 million tonnes | 6.89 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Syria
More climate change data for Syria
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 12,493 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4,423 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 8,070 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 16.69 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 288.21 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 3,428 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 3,330 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 97.62 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 12.57 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 3.49 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Syria?
- Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Syria was 6.89 million 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 Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 9.42 million tonnes in 2007.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.29 million tonnes in 2018.
- How does Syria rank for greenhouse gas emissions by sector?
- Syria ranks 96th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is greenhouse gas emissions by sector rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Syria 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.