Methane emissions, per unit of GDP in Malta
Malta: Methane emissions, per unit of GDP was 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP
Change on year
down 10.5%
World rank
187th
of 193 countries
All-time high
0.0004 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP
in 1970
All-time low
0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP
in 2024
Years of data
55
1970–2024
Methane emissions, per unit of GDP in Malta, 1970–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
Malta recorded 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP for methane emissions, per unit of gdp in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 55 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.5% on the previous year and down 49.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane emissions, per unit of gdp in Malta peaked at 0.0004 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP in 1970 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP, in 2024.
That places Malta 187th out of 193 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Methane emissions, per unit of GDP in Malta, year by year
| Year | tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.0004 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1971 | 0.0004 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -2.0% |
| 1972 | 0.0003 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -12.1% |
| 1973 | 0.0003 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -12.1% |
| 1974 | 0.0003 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -7.0% |
| 1975 | 0.0002 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -19.3% |
| 1976 | 0.0002 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -1.4% |
| 1977 | 0.0002 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -13.1% |
| 1978 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -22.9% |
| 1979 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -24.4% |
| 1980 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -23.7% |
| 1981 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -1.6% |
| 1982 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | +6.9% |
| 1983 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | +17.9% |
| 1984 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | +17.2% |
| 1985 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | +2.0% |
| 1986 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -18.5% |
| 1987 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -15.9% |
| 1988 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -11.6% |
| 1989 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -2.9% |
| 1990 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -15.4% |
| 1991 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -4.9% |
| 1992 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -2.6% |
| 1993 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | +13.2% |
| 1994 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -9.8% |
| 1995 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -22.1% |
| 1996 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -3.8% |
| 1997 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | +4.4% |
| 1998 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -8.9% |
| 1999 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | +3.6% |
| 2000 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | +1.9% |
| 2001 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -7.4% |
| 2003 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -16.0% |
| 2004 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -12.7% |
| 2005 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | +4.8% |
| 2006 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | +2.2% |
| 2007 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -10.9% |
| 2008 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -10.0% |
| 2009 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | +7.0% |
| 2010 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -34.7% |
| 2013 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -12.5% |
| 2014 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -9.0% |
| 2015 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | +12.3% |
| 2016 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -14.3% |
| 2018 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -15.7% |
| 2019 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -1.9% |
| 2021 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -16.6% |
| 2022 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | +2.3% |
| 2023 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -16.4% |
| 2024 | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -10.5% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP is below the median for high income countries, which is 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP, 21% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Malta's 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.0003 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP, 3% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0002 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 0.0004 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malta
- 184 Nauru 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP compare
- 185 Singapore 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP compare
- 186 Japan 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP compare
- 188 Switzerland 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP compare
- 189 Luxembourg 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP compare
- 190 Aruba 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP compare
More climate change data for Malta
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 611,521 kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 109.61 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 21.84 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 87.78 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.0824 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 3.13 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 4.61 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4.53 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 0.0784 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.0171 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane emissions, per unit of gdp in Malta?
- Methane emissions, per unit of gdp in Malta was 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest methane emissions, per unit of gdp recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0004 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP in 1970.
- What is the lowest methane emissions, per unit of gdp recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP in 2024.
- How does Malta rank for methane emissions, per unit of gdp?
- Malta ranks 187th out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is methane emissions, per unit of gdp rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Methane emissions, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Methane emissions divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Methane emissions ÷ GDP (current US$)
Computed from
- Methane emissions Our World in Data
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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 GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.