Kaya identity: drivers of CO₂ emissions in Syria
Syria: Kaya identity: drivers of CO₂ emissions was 31.78 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
31.78 million tonnes
Change on year
up 0.3%
World rank
74th
of 215 countries
All-time high
68.08 million tonnes
in 2008
All-time low
3.67 million tonnes
in 1965
Years of data
60
1965–2024
Kaya identity: drivers of CO₂ emissions in Syria, 1965–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions in Syria stood at 31.78 million tonnes.
The figure is up 0.3% on the previous year and down 8.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions in Syria peaked at 68.08 million tonnes in 2008 and was at its lowest, 3.67 million tonnes, in 1965.
That places Syria 74th 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 Syria, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 3.67 million tonnes | — |
| 1966 | 4.91 million tonnes | +33.7% |
| 1967 | 4.60 million tonnes | -6.3% |
| 1968 | 5.95 million tonnes | +29.3% |
| 1969 | 7.23 million tonnes | +21.5% |
| 1970 | 6.65 million tonnes | -8.1% |
| 1971 | 8.87 million tonnes | +33.4% |
| 1972 | 7.76 million tonnes | -12.6% |
| 1973 | 7.89 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1974 | 9.65 million tonnes | +22.4% |
| 1975 | 11.17 million tonnes | +15.7% |
| 1976 | 13.74 million tonnes | +23.0% |
| 1977 | 14.64 million tonnes | +6.6% |
| 1978 | 15.20 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1979 | 22.52 million tonnes | +48.1% |
| 1980 | 20.77 million tonnes | -7.8% |
| 1981 | 26.59 million tonnes | +28.0% |
| 1982 | 24.44 million tonnes | -8.1% |
| 1983 | 27.90 million tonnes | +14.1% |
| 1984 | 33.01 million tonnes | +18.3% |
| 1985 | 29.57 million tonnes | -10.4% |
| 1986 | 31.27 million tonnes | +5.7% |
| 1987 | 36.14 million tonnes | +15.6% |
| 1988 | 36.86 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1989 | 34.48 million tonnes | -6.5% |
| 1990 | 37.26 million tonnes | +8.1% |
| 1991 | 42.42 million tonnes | +13.8% |
| 1992 | 42.80 million tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1993 | 45.52 million tonnes | +6.4% |
| 1994 | 45.96 million tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1995 | 46.39 million tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1996 | 47.45 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 1997 | 49.61 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 1998 | 53.50 million tonnes | +7.8% |
| 1999 | 55.53 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 2000 | 54.53 million tonnes | -1.8% |
| 2001 | 51.34 million tonnes | -5.8% |
| 2002 | 40.73 million tonnes | -20.7% |
| 2003 | 55.38 million tonnes | +36.0% |
| 2004 | 51.69 million tonnes | -6.7% |
| 2005 | 51.16 million tonnes | -1.0% |
| 2006 | 54.04 million tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2007 | 66.97 million tonnes | +23.9% |
| 2008 | 68.08 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 63.26 million tonnes | -7.1% |
| 2010 | 62.06 million tonnes | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 59.08 million tonnes | -4.8% |
| 2012 | 46.34 million tonnes | -21.6% |
| 2013 | 34.26 million tonnes | -26.1% |
| 2014 | 34.87 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 31.12 million tonnes | -10.8% |
| 2016 | 29.16 million tonnes | -6.3% |
| 2017 | 34.47 million tonnes | +18.2% |
| 2018 | 31.77 million tonnes | -7.8% |
| 2019 | 33.49 million tonnes | +5.4% |
| 2020 | 32.34 million tonnes | -3.4% |
| 2021 | 32.51 million tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 31.42 million tonnes | -3.3% |
| 2023 | 31.67 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 31.78 million tonnes | +0.3% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 31.78 million tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 3.17 million tonnes, 10.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Syria's 31.78 million tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 65.26 million tonnes, 49% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.27 million tonnes | 3.67 million tonnes | 7.23 million tonnes | 5 |
| 1970s | 11.81 million tonnes | 6.65 million tonnes | 22.52 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 30.10 million tonnes | 20.77 million tonnes | 36.86 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 46.64 million tonnes | 37.26 million tonnes | 55.53 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 55.72 million tonnes | 40.73 million tonnes | 68.08 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 39.66 million tonnes | 29.16 million tonnes | 62.06 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 31.95 million tonnes | 31.42 million tonnes | 32.51 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Syria
More climate change data for Syria
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- 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 kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions in Syria?
- Kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions in Syria was 31.78 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 Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 68.08 million tonnes in 2008.
- What is the lowest kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.67 million tonnes in 1965.
- How does Syria rank for kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions?
- Syria ranks 74th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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.