What is per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type in Tunisia?

Per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type in Tunisia was 1.24 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 fuel type recorded in Tunisia?

The highest recorded value was 1.38 tonnes per person in 1991.

What is the lowest per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type recorded in Tunisia?

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

How does Tunisia rank for per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type?

Tunisia ranks 121st out of 213 countries with data for 2024.

Is per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type rising or falling in Tunisia?

Over the last ten years it is up 17.7%. 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); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Per capita CO₂ emissions by fuel type. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Per capita CO₂ emissions by fuel type in Tunisia

Name: Per capita CO₂ emissions by fuel type in Tunisia
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)

Tunisia: Per capita CO₂ emissions by fuel type was 1.24 tonnes per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

1.24 tonnes per person

Change on year

up 4.3%

World rank

121st

of 213 countries

All-time high

1.38 tonnes per person

in 1991

All-time low

0 tonnes per person

in 1916

Years of data

1916–2024

Per capita CO₂ emissions by fuel type in Tunisia, 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

Tunisia recorded 1.24 tonnes per person for per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type in 2024.

That represents a change of up 4.3% on the previous year and up 17.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type in Tunisia peaked at 1.38 tonnes per person in 1991 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes per person, in 1916.

Tunisia ranks 121st of 213 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 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	3
1920s	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	2
1930s	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	1
1940s	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	10
1950s	0.2631 tonnes per person	0.1878 tonnes per person	0.3193 tonnes per person	10
1960s	0.4669 tonnes per person	0.327 tonnes per person	0.6415 tonnes per person	10
1970s	0.8006 tonnes per person	0.6032 tonnes per person	1.07 tonnes per person	10
1980s	1.09 tonnes per person	0.9266 tonnes per person	1.22 tonnes per person	10
1990s	1.12 tonnes per person	1.02 tonnes per person	1.38 tonnes per person	10
2000s	1.12 tonnes per person	1.08 tonnes per person	1.17 tonnes per person	10
2010s	1.1 tonnes per person	0.9831 tonnes per person	1.23 tonnes per person	10
2020s	1.14 tonnes per person	1.04 tonnes per person	1.24 tonnes per person	5

Countries ranked near Tunisia

118 Micronesia (country) 1.33 tonnes per person compare
119 Azerbaijan 1.27 tonnes per person compare
120 El Salvador 1.24 tonnes per person compare
122 Botswana 1.23 tonnes per person compare
123 China 1.2 tonnes per person compare
124 Macao 1.19 tonnes per person compare

See the full ranking of 213 places →

More climate change data for Tunisia

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.1% (2100)
Population growth 0.6% (2025)
Population, total 12.35 million (2025)
Urban population growth 1.1% (2025)
Urban population 8.73 million (2025)
Urban population 70.7% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 2.66 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 1.07 billion tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 2.66 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 2.66 tonnes per person (2024)

All data for Tunisia →

Frequently asked questions

What is per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type in Tunisia?: Per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type in Tunisia was 1.24 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 fuel type recorded in Tunisia?: The highest recorded value was 1.38 tonnes per person in 1991.
What is the lowest per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type recorded in Tunisia?: The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes per person in 1916.
How does Tunisia rank for per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type?: Tunisia ranks 121st out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
Is per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type rising or falling in Tunisia?: Over the last ten years it is up 17.7%. 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); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Per capita CO₂ emissions by fuel type. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Per capita CO₂ emissions by fuel type
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: 213 places, 21,415 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from oil, measured in tonnes per person.