Kaya identity: drivers of CO₂ emissions in Lebanon
Lebanon: Kaya identity: drivers of CO₂ emissions was 15.65 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
15.65 million tonnes
Change on year
up 0.6%
World rank
96th
of 215 countries
All-time high
27.82 million tonnes
in 2017
All-time low
3.31 million tonnes
in 1965
Years of data
60
1965–2024
Kaya identity: drivers of CO₂ emissions in Lebanon, 1965–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions in Lebanon is 15.65 million tonnes, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.6% on the previous year and down 34.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions in Lebanon peaked at 27.82 million tonnes in 2017 and was at its lowest, 3.31 million tonnes, in 1965.
That places Lebanon 96th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Kaya identity: drivers of CO₂ emissions in Lebanon, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 3.31 million tonnes | — |
| 1966 | 3.62 million tonnes | +9.4% |
| 1967 | 3.56 million tonnes | -1.6% |
| 1968 | 3.69 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1969 | 4.34 million tonnes | +17.6% |
| 1970 | 3.94 million tonnes | -9.3% |
| 1971 | 5.30 million tonnes | +34.5% |
| 1972 | 5.65 million tonnes | +6.7% |
| 1973 | 7.07 million tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1974 | 7.09 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1975 | 6.27 million tonnes | -11.6% |
| 1976 | 5.92 million tonnes | -5.4% |
| 1977 | 5.39 million tonnes | -9.1% |
| 1978 | 5.50 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1979 | 5.79 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1980 | 5.89 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1981 | 5.84 million tonnes | -0.8% |
| 1982 | 5.72 million tonnes | -2.1% |
| 1983 | 6.94 million tonnes | +21.4% |
| 1984 | 6.71 million tonnes | -3.3% |
| 1985 | 7.76 million tonnes | +15.7% |
| 1986 | 7.48 million tonnes | -3.7% |
| 1987 | 7.67 million tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1988 | 7.35 million tonnes | -4.2% |
| 1989 | 7.72 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1990 | 7.87 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1991 | 8.12 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1992 | 9.73 million tonnes | +19.9% |
| 1993 | 10.35 million tonnes | +6.5% |
| 1994 | 11.11 million tonnes | +7.3% |
| 1995 | 12.25 million tonnes | +10.3% |
| 1996 | 12.75 million tonnes | +4.1% |
| 1997 | 15.10 million tonnes | +18.4% |
| 1998 | 16.29 million tonnes | +7.9% |
| 1999 | 16.43 million tonnes | +0.9% |
| 2000 | 15.47 million tonnes | -5.9% |
| 2001 | 16.41 million tonnes | +6.1% |
| 2002 | 16.24 million tonnes | -1.0% |
| 2003 | 18.53 million tonnes | +14.1% |
| 2004 | 17.21 million tonnes | -7.1% |
| 2005 | 16.65 million tonnes | -3.2% |
| 2006 | 14.79 million tonnes | -11.2% |
| 2007 | 13.75 million tonnes | -7.1% |
| 2008 | 17.42 million tonnes | +26.7% |
| 2009 | 20.96 million tonnes | +20.3% |
| 2010 | 20.00 million tonnes | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 20.26 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2012 | 22.33 million tonnes | +10.2% |
| 2013 | 22.16 million tonnes | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 23.99 million tonnes | +8.2% |
| 2015 | 25.73 million tonnes | +7.2% |
| 2016 | 26.44 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 2017 | 27.82 million tonnes | +5.2% |
| 2018 | 25.81 million tonnes | -7.2% |
| 2019 | 25.14 million tonnes | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 23.69 million tonnes | -5.8% |
| 2021 | 19.47 million tonnes | -17.8% |
| 2022 | 15.36 million tonnes | -21.1% |
| 2023 | 15.56 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2024 | 15.65 million tonnes | +0.6% |
Lebanon compared with similar countries
- Lebanon's 15.65 million tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 12.04 million tonnes, 1.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Lebanon's 15.65 million tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 65.26 million tonnes, 24% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.71 million tonnes | 3.31 million tonnes | 4.34 million tonnes | 5 |
| 1970s | 5.79 million tonnes | 3.94 million tonnes | 7.09 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.91 million tonnes | 5.72 million tonnes | 7.76 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.00 million tonnes | 7.87 million tonnes | 16.43 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 16.74 million tonnes | 13.75 million tonnes | 20.96 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 23.97 million tonnes | 20.00 million tonnes | 27.82 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.95 million tonnes | 15.36 million tonnes | 23.69 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lebanon
More climate change data for Lebanon
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 540.59 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 302.31 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 238.28 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 135.57 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions in Lebanon?
- Kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions in Lebanon was 15.65 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions recorded in Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 27.82 million tonnes in 2017.
- What is the lowest kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.31 million tonnes in 1965.
- How does Lebanon rank for kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions?
- Lebanon ranks 96th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 34.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lebanon data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Kaya identity: drivers of CO₂ emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual total emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂), excluding land-use change, measured in tonnes.