Methane emissions by sector in Algeria
Algeria: Methane emissions by sector was 40,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Methane emissions by sector in Algeria, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, methane emissions by sector in Algeria stood at 40,000 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 300.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane emissions by sector in Algeria peaked at 270,000 tonnes in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 2001.
That places Algeria 47th out of 193 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 52,000 tonnes | 50,000 tonnes | 70,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 60,000 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 270,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 41,000 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 150,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 67,500 tonnes | 40,000 tonnes | 129,999 tonnes | 4 |
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More climate change data for Algeria
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.6% (2100)
- Population growth 1.3% (2025)
- Population, total 47.44 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 2.0% (2025)
- Urban population 35.96 million (2025)
- Urban population 75.8% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 4.23 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 5.48 billion tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 4.23 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 4.23 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane emissions by sector in Algeria?
- Methane emissions by sector in Algeria was 40,000 tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest methane emissions by sector recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 270,000 tonnes in 2000.
- What is the lowest methane emissions by sector recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2001.
- How does Algeria rank for methane emissions by sector?
- Algeria ranks 47th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is methane emissions by sector rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 300.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Methane emissions by sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents.