Kaya identity: drivers of CO₂ emissions in Tunisia
Tunisia: Kaya identity: drivers of CO₂ emissions was 32.66 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
32.66 million tonnes
Change on year
up 2.9%
World rank
71st
of 215 countries
All-time high
32.66 million tonnes
in 2024
All-time low
2.46 million tonnes
in 1965
Years of data
60
1965–2024
Kaya identity: drivers of CO₂ emissions in Tunisia, 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 Tunisia is 32.66 million tonnes, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 60 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.9% on the previous year and up 9.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions in Tunisia peaked at 32.66 million tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2.46 million tonnes, in 1965.
That places Tunisia 71st 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 Tunisia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 2.46 million tonnes | — |
| 1966 | 2.88 million tonnes | +17.1% |
| 1967 | 3.08 million tonnes | +7.0% |
| 1968 | 3.59 million tonnes | +16.5% |
| 1969 | 3.85 million tonnes | +7.2% |
| 1970 | 3.74 million tonnes | -2.9% |
| 1971 | 4.22 million tonnes | +12.8% |
| 1972 | 4.75 million tonnes | +12.7% |
| 1973 | 4.85 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1974 | 5.43 million tonnes | +11.9% |
| 1975 | 5.59 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1976 | 5.89 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1977 | 6.82 million tonnes | +15.8% |
| 1978 | 7.60 million tonnes | +11.5% |
| 1979 | 8.97 million tonnes | +18.0% |
| 1980 | 9.78 million tonnes | +9.0% |
| 1981 | 10.20 million tonnes | +4.3% |
| 1982 | 9.88 million tonnes | -3.2% |
| 1983 | 11.92 million tonnes | +20.7% |
| 1984 | 12.19 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 1985 | 12.70 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 1986 | 12.86 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1987 | 12.72 million tonnes | -1.1% |
| 1988 | 13.44 million tonnes | +5.7% |
| 1989 | 14.27 million tonnes | +6.2% |
| 1990 | 14.62 million tonnes | +2.4% |
| 1991 | 16.76 million tonnes | +14.6% |
| 1992 | 15.84 million tonnes | -5.4% |
| 1993 | 17.18 million tonnes | +8.4% |
| 1994 | 16.76 million tonnes | -2.4% |
| 1995 | 16.62 million tonnes | -0.8% |
| 1996 | 17.21 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1997 | 17.81 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1998 | 18.29 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1999 | 18.71 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2000 | 19.44 million tonnes | +3.9% |
| 2001 | 20.26 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2002 | 20.38 million tonnes | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 21.04 million tonnes | +3.2% |
| 2004 | 22.14 million tonnes | +5.2% |
| 2005 | 22.52 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2006 | 22.91 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2007 | 24.73 million tonnes | +7.9% |
| 2008 | 25.45 million tonnes | +2.9% |
| 2009 | 25.35 million tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 27.90 million tonnes | +10.0% |
| 2011 | 26.43 million tonnes | -5.3% |
| 2012 | 28.19 million tonnes | +6.7% |
| 2013 | 28.77 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 29.87 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 2015 | 31.38 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2016 | 30.97 million tonnes | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 31.68 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2018 | 31.12 million tonnes | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 30.58 million tonnes | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 28.84 million tonnes | -5.7% |
| 2021 | 31.53 million tonnes | +9.3% |
| 2022 | 30.78 million tonnes | -2.4% |
| 2023 | 31.74 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2024 | 32.66 million tonnes | +2.9% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 32.66 million tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 12.04 million tonnes, 2.7× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 32.66 million tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 65.26 million tonnes, 50% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.17 million tonnes | 2.46 million tonnes | 3.85 million tonnes | 5 |
| 1970s | 5.79 million tonnes | 3.74 million tonnes | 8.97 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 12.00 million tonnes | 9.78 million tonnes | 14.27 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 16.98 million tonnes | 14.62 million tonnes | 18.71 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 22.42 million tonnes | 19.44 million tonnes | 25.45 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 29.69 million tonnes | 26.43 million tonnes | 31.68 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 31.11 million tonnes | 28.84 million tonnes | 32.66 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
- 68 Hong Kong 33.32 million tonnes compare
- 69 Ireland 33.31 million tonnes compare
- 70 Dominican Republic 33.13 million tonnes compare
- 72 New Zealand 32.48 million tonnes compare
- 73 Switzerland 32.07 million tonnes compare
- 74 Syria 31.78 million tonnes compare
More climate change data for Tunisia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 241.72 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 5,824 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,319 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3,505 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 8.75 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 125.16 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,551 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,529 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 21.55 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 5.77 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions in Tunisia?
- Kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions in Tunisia was 32.66 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 Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 32.66 million tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.46 million tonnes in 1965.
- How does Tunisia rank for kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions?
- Tunisia ranks 71st out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia 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.