What is per capita co₂ emissions by source in Algeria?

Per capita co₂ emissions by source in Algeria was 0.0129 tonnes per person in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest per capita co₂ emissions by source recorded in Algeria?

The highest recorded value was 0.2202 tonnes per person in 1951.

What is the lowest per capita co₂ emissions by source recorded in Algeria?

The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes per person in 1916.

How does Algeria rank for per capita co₂ emissions by source?

Algeria ranks 111th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.

Is per capita co₂ emissions by source rising or falling in Algeria?

Over the last ten years it is down 12.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Algeria data come from?

The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Per capita CO₂ emissions by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Per capita CO₂ emissions by source in Algeria

Name: Per capita CO₂ emissions by source in Algeria
Creator: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Algeria: Per capita CO₂ emissions by source was 0.0129 tonnes per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

0.0129 tonnes per person

Change on year

down 18.6%

World rank

111th

of 179 countries

All-time high

0.2202 tonnes per person

in 1951

All-time low

0 tonnes per person

in 1916

Years of data

109

1916–2024

Per capita CO₂ emissions by source in Algeria, 1916–2024

Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes per person.

Analysis

The most recent figure for per capita co₂ emissions by source in Algeria is 0.0129 tonnes per person, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 18.6% on the previous year and down 12.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, per capita co₂ emissions by source in Algeria peaked at 0.2202 tonnes per person in 1951 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes per person, in 1916.

Algeria ranks 111th of 179 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1910s	0.0015 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0.0026 tonnes per person	4
1920s	0.0049 tonnes per person	0.0018 tonnes per person	0.0087 tonnes per person	10
1930s	0.0083 tonnes per person	0.0025 tonnes per person	0.0141 tonnes per person	10
1940s	0.0502 tonnes per person	0.0189 tonnes per person	0.0796 tonnes per person	10
1950s	0.1733 tonnes per person	0.1307 tonnes per person	0.2202 tonnes per person	10
1960s	0.0361 tonnes per person	0.0148 tonnes per person	0.11 tonnes per person	10
1970s	0.0485 tonnes per person	0.0326 tonnes per person	0.0704 tonnes per person	10
1980s	0.1258 tonnes per person	0.0864 tonnes per person	0.1893 tonnes per person	10
1990s	0.0766 tonnes per person	0.0467 tonnes per person	0.1159 tonnes per person	10
2000s	0.0729 tonnes per person	0.0449 tonnes per person	0.0881 tonnes per person	10
2010s	0.023 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0.0364 tonnes per person	10
2020s	0.017 tonnes per person	0.0129 tonnes per person	0.0263 tonnes per person	5

Countries ranked near Algeria

108 Armenia 0.0154 tonnes per person compare
109 Portugal 0.0153 tonnes per person compare
110 Nigeria 0.0131 tonnes per person compare
112 Yemen 0.0126 tonnes per person compare
113 Niger 0.0111 tonnes per person compare
114 Venezuela 0.0103 tonnes per person compare

See the full ranking of 179 places →

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)

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Frequently asked questions

What is per capita co₂ emissions by source in Algeria?: Per capita co₂ emissions by source in Algeria was 0.0129 tonnes per person in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest per capita co₂ emissions by source recorded in Algeria?: The highest recorded value was 0.2202 tonnes per person in 1951.
What is the lowest per capita co₂ emissions by source recorded in Algeria?: The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes per person in 1916.
How does Algeria rank for per capita co₂ emissions by source?: Algeria ranks 111th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
Is per capita co₂ emissions by source rising or falling in Algeria?: Over the last ten years it is down 12.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Algeria data come from?: The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Per capita CO₂ emissions by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Per capita CO₂ emissions by source
Unit: tonnes per person
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 179 places, 17,915 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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