Greenhouse gas emissions by gas, per capita in Qatar
Qatar: Greenhouse gas emissions by gas, per capita was 0.32 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.32 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person
Change on year
down 6.6%
World rank
87th
of 196 countries
All-time high
2.32 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person
in 1960
All-time low
0.2739 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person
in 2009
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Greenhouse gas emissions by gas, per capita in Qatar, 1960–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person.
Analysis
In 2024, greenhouse gas emissions by gas, per capita in Qatar stood at 0.32 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.6% on the previous year and up 2.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions by gas, per capita in Qatar peaked at 2.32 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person in 1960 and was at its lowest, 0.2739 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person, in 2009.
Qatar ranks 87th of 196 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 gas, per capita in Qatar, year by year
| Year | tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.32 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | — |
| 1961 | 2.17 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -6.3% |
| 1962 | 2 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -7.9% |
| 1963 | 1.84 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -7.9% |
| 1964 | 1.7 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -7.6% |
| 1965 | 1.58 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -7.5% |
| 1966 | 1.46 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -7.2% |
| 1967 | 1.35 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -7.5% |
| 1968 | 1.25 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -7.8% |
| 1969 | 1.15 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -7.8% |
| 1970 | 0.7221 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -37.1% |
| 1971 | 0.7697 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +6.6% |
| 1972 | 0.8146 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +5.8% |
| 1973 | 0.8129 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -0.2% |
| 1974 | 0.6595 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -18.9% |
| 1975 | 0.5972 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -9.4% |
| 1976 | 0.5617 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -5.9% |
| 1977 | 0.5136 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -8.6% |
| 1978 | 0.5183 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +0.9% |
| 1979 | 0.4686 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -9.6% |
| 1980 | 0.3986 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -14.9% |
| 1981 | 0.3333 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -16.4% |
| 1982 | 0.3177 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -4.7% |
| 1983 | 0.2897 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -8.8% |
| 1984 | 0.3339 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +15.3% |
| 1985 | 0.3243 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -2.9% |
| 1986 | 0.3311 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +2.1% |
| 1987 | 0.3374 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +1.9% |
| 1988 | 0.3343 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -0.9% |
| 1989 | 0.3563 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +6.6% |
| 1990 | 0.3418 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -4.1% |
| 1991 | 0.3425 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +0.2% |
| 1992 | 0.3483 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +1.7% |
| 1993 | 0.3585 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +2.9% |
| 1994 | 0.4158 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +16.0% |
| 1995 | 0.4254 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +2.3% |
| 1996 | 0.3909 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -8.1% |
| 1997 | 0.4327 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +10.7% |
| 1998 | 0.4211 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -2.7% |
| 1999 | 0.4063 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -3.5% |
| 2000 | 0.3628 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -10.7% |
| 2001 | 0.3285 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -9.4% |
| 2002 | 0.3614 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +10.0% |
| 2003 | 0.3463 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -4.2% |
| 2004 | 0.3517 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 0.3481 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -1.0% |
| 2006 | 0.3256 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -6.5% |
| 2007 | 0.3101 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -4.8% |
| 2008 | 0.2904 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -6.3% |
| 2009 | 0.2739 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -5.7% |
| 2010 | 0.308 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +12.5% |
| 2011 | 0.3176 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +3.1% |
| 2012 | 0.3163 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 0.3197 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 0.3128 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 0.304 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -2.8% |
| 2016 | 0.3106 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 0.3155 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 0.3183 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 0.3188 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 0.3024 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -5.2% |
| 2021 | 0.3388 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +12.1% |
| 2022 | 0.3294 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -2.8% |
| 2023 | 0.3426 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +4.0% |
| 2024 | 0.32 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -6.6% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 0.32 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.3851 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person, 83% of the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 0.32 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.2287 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person, 1.4× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.68 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | 1.15 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | 2.32 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.6438 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | 0.4686 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | 0.8146 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.3356 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | 0.2897 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | 0.3986 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.3883 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | 0.3418 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | 0.4327 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.3299 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | 0.2739 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | 0.3628 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.3142 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | 0.304 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | 0.3197 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3266 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | 0.3024 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | 0.3426 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | 5 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
- 84 Dominican Republic 0.3288 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person compare
- 85 Somalia 0.3235 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person compare
- 86 Belize 0.3218 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person compare
- 88 Zimbabwe 0.3176 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person compare
- 89 South Africa 0.3171 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person compare
- 90 Mexico 0.3022 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person compare
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 gas, per capita in Qatar?
- Greenhouse gas emissions by gas, per capita in Qatar was 0.32 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest greenhouse gas emissions by gas, per capita recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 2.32 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person in 1960.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions by gas, per capita recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2739 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person in 2009.
- How does Qatar rank for greenhouse gas emissions by gas, per capita?
- Qatar ranks 87th out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is greenhouse gas emissions by gas, per capita rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Greenhouse gas emissions by gas, per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Greenhouse gas emissions by gas divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Greenhouse gas emissions by gas ÷ Population, total
Computed from
- Greenhouse gas emissions by gas Jones et al. (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Greenhouse gas emissions by gas divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.