Methane emissions, per square kilometre in Tunisia
Tunisia: Methane emissions, per square kilometre was 54.05 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
54.05 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre
Change on year
up 1.3%
World rank
133rd
of 195 countries
All-time high
65.52 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre
in 2008
All-time low
21.46 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre
in 1962
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Methane emissions, per square kilometre in Tunisia, 1961–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for methane emissions, per square kilometre in Tunisia is 54.05 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.3% on the previous year and down 5.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane emissions, per square kilometre in Tunisia peaked at 65.52 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre in 2008 and was at its lowest, 21.46 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre, in 1962.
That places Tunisia 133rd out of 195 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.
Methane emissions, per square kilometre in Tunisia, year by year
| Year | tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 22.09 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 21.46 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -2.9% |
| 1963 | 21.79 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 1964 | 25.25 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +15.9% |
| 1965 | 24.94 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 1966 | 26.95 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +8.1% |
| 1967 | 27.16 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 1968 | 28.93 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 1969 | 30.54 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 1970 | 30.74 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 1971 | 32.41 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 1972 | 32.96 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1973 | 33.12 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 1974 | 34.81 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 1975 | 36.91 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 1976 | 34.57 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -6.3% |
| 1977 | 36.72 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +6.2% |
| 1978 | 37.17 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 1979 | 36.95 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 1980 | 38.61 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 1981 | 39.32 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 1982 | 40.14 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 1983 | 41.24 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 1984 | 42.18 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 1985 | 42.4 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 1986 | 41.86 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -1.3% |
| 1987 | 42.61 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 1988 | 42.51 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -0.2% |
| 1989 | 43.22 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1990 | 42.58 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -1.5% |
| 1991 | 45.55 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 1992 | 46.72 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 1993 | 46.38 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -0.7% |
| 1994 | 45.36 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -2.2% |
| 1995 | 45.33 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 1996 | 47.17 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 1997 | 47.02 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 1998 | 49.48 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 1999 | 52.52 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 2000 | 52.3 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 2001 | 52.79 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 2002 | 53.06 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 2003 | 52.46 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -1.1% |
| 2004 | 53.83 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 2005 | 56.53 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 2006 | 59.87 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 2007 | 60.39 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 65.52 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +8.5% |
| 2009 | 64.84 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 61.83 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 59.29 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -4.1% |
| 2012 | 58.92 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 58.06 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 56.93 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -1.9% |
| 2015 | 55.74 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 54.89 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 53.41 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -2.7% |
| 2018 | 53.19 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 52.59 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 52.63 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 54.73 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 2022 | 53.42 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -2.4% |
| 2023 | 53.36 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 54.05 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.3% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 54.05 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 63.11 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre, 86% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 54.05 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 86.68 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre, 62% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 25.46 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 21.46 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 30.54 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 34.64 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 30.74 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 37.17 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 41.41 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 38.61 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 43.22 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 46.81 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 42.58 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 52.52 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 57.16 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 52.3 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 65.52 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 56.48 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 52.59 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 61.83 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 53.64 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 52.63 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 54.73 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 5 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
- 130 Croatia 56.47 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre compare
- 131 Gabon 55.59 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre compare
- 132 Saudi Arabia 54.43 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre compare
- 134 Venezuela 54 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre compare
- 135 Djibouti 52.61 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre compare
- 136 Egypt 50.07 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre 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 methane emissions, per square kilometre in Tunisia?
- Methane emissions, per square kilometre in Tunisia was 54.05 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest methane emissions, per square kilometre recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 65.52 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre in 2008.
- What is the lowest methane emissions, per square kilometre recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.46 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre in 1962.
- How does Tunisia rank for methane emissions, per square kilometre?
- Tunisia ranks 133rd out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is methane emissions, per square kilometre rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Tunisia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Methane emissions, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Methane emissions divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Methane emissions ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Methane emissions Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
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
Methane emissions divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.