Per capita CO₂ emissions vs. per capita energy use in Egypt
Egypt: Per capita CO₂ emissions vs. per capita energy use was 2.22 tonnes per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.22 tonnes per person
Change on year
up 1.5%
World rank
124th
of 208 countries
All-time high
2.44 tonnes per person
in 2017
All-time low
0.001 tonnes per person
in 1911
Years of data
114
1911–2024
Per capita CO₂ emissions vs. per capita energy use in Egypt, 1911–2024
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
In 2024, per capita co₂ emissions vs. per capita energy use in Egypt stood at 2.22 tonnes per person.
That represents a change of up 1.5% on the previous year and down 4.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, per capita co₂ emissions vs. per capita energy use in Egypt peaked at 2.44 tonnes per person in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.001 tonnes per person, in 1911.
Egypt ranks 124th of 208 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.
Per capita CO₂ emissions vs. per capita energy use in Egypt, year by year
| Year | tonnes per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 0.001 tonnes per person | — |
| 1912 | 0.0072 tonnes per person | +657.8% |
| 1913 | 0.0034 tonnes per person | -52.7% |
| 1914 | 0.0259 tonnes per person | +655.2% |
| 1915 | 0.0076 tonnes per person | -70.6% |
| 1916 | 0.0148 tonnes per person | +93.8% |
| 1917 | 0.0343 tonnes per person | +132.1% |
| 1918 | 0.0695 tonnes per person | +102.8% |
| 1919 | 0.0547 tonnes per person | -21.3% |
| 1920 | 0.0357 tonnes per person | -34.8% |
| 1921 | 0.0435 tonnes per person | +22.0% |
| 1922 | 0.0408 tonnes per person | -6.3% |
| 1923 | 0.0356 tonnes per person | -12.7% |
| 1924 | 0.0374 tonnes per person | +5.1% |
| 1925 | 0.0411 tonnes per person | +9.8% |
| 1926 | 0.039 tonnes per person | -5.0% |
| 1927 | 0.0413 tonnes per person | +5.7% |
| 1928 | 0.0624 tonnes per person | +51.2% |
| 1929 | 0.0655 tonnes per person | +5.1% |
| 1930 | 0.0717 tonnes per person | +9.3% |
| 1931 | 0.0698 tonnes per person | -2.6% |
| 1932 | 0.0651 tonnes per person | -6.7% |
| 1933 | 0.0588 tonnes per person | -9.7% |
| 1934 | 0.0548 tonnes per person | -6.7% |
| 1935 | 0.049 tonnes per person | -10.6% |
| 1936 | 0.0471 tonnes per person | -3.7% |
| 1937 | 0.0439 tonnes per person | -6.8% |
| 1938 | 0.0553 tonnes per person | +26.0% |
| 1939 | 0.1381 tonnes per person | +149.5% |
| 1940 | 0.1844 tonnes per person | +33.5% |
| 1941 | 0.2356 tonnes per person | +27.7% |
| 1942 | 0.2232 tonnes per person | -5.2% |
| 1943 | 0.2326 tonnes per person | +4.2% |
| 1944 | 0.2408 tonnes per person | +3.5% |
| 1945 | 0.2344 tonnes per person | -2.7% |
| 1946 | 0.2214 tonnes per person | -5.5% |
| 1947 | 0.2254 tonnes per person | +1.8% |
| 1948 | 0.306 tonnes per person | +35.8% |
| 1949 | 0.3618 tonnes per person | +18.2% |
| 1950 | 0.4839 tonnes per person | +33.7% |
| 1951 | 0.4887 tonnes per person | +1.0% |
| 1952 | 0.4928 tonnes per person | +0.8% |
| 1953 | 0.476 tonnes per person | -3.4% |
| 1954 | 0.5025 tonnes per person | +5.6% |
| 1955 | 0.4472 tonnes per person | -11.0% |
| 1956 | 0.4077 tonnes per person | -8.8% |
| 1957 | 0.4768 tonnes per person | +16.9% |
| 1958 | 0.5345 tonnes per person | +12.1% |
| 1959 | 0.4845 tonnes per person | -9.3% |
| 1960 | 0.5961 tonnes per person | +23.0% |
| 1961 | 0.6183 tonnes per person | +3.7% |
| 1962 | 0.6554 tonnes per person | +6.0% |
| 1963 | 0.74 tonnes per person | +12.9% |
| 1964 | 0.8537 tonnes per person | +15.4% |
| 1965 | 0.9014 tonnes per person | +5.6% |
| 1966 | 0.8448 tonnes per person | -6.3% |
| 1967 | 0.6103 tonnes per person | -27.8% |
| 1968 | 0.6931 tonnes per person | +13.6% |
| 1969 | 0.5816 tonnes per person | -16.1% |
| 1970 | 0.6254 tonnes per person | +7.5% |
| 1971 | 0.6485 tonnes per person | +3.7% |
| 1972 | 0.7007 tonnes per person | +8.1% |
| 1973 | 0.6378 tonnes per person | -9.0% |
| 1974 | 0.684 tonnes per person | +7.2% |
| 1975 | 0.7948 tonnes per person | +16.2% |
| 1976 | 0.8612 tonnes per person | +8.4% |
| 1977 | 0.9231 tonnes per person | +7.2% |
| 1978 | 0.9352 tonnes per person | +1.3% |
| 1979 | 0.9963 tonnes per person | +6.5% |
| 1980 | 1.02 tonnes per person | +2.6% |
| 1981 | 1.12 tonnes per person | +9.6% |
| 1982 | 1.21 tonnes per person | +7.7% |
| 1983 | 1.18 tonnes per person | -2.2% |
| 1984 | 1.28 tonnes per person | +8.3% |
| 1985 | 1.24 tonnes per person | -2.7% |
| 1986 | 1.41 tonnes per person | +13.0% |
| 1987 | 1.37 tonnes per person | -2.7% |
| 1988 | 1.32 tonnes per person | -3.4% |
| 1989 | 1.23 tonnes per person | -6.6% |
| 1990 | 1.25 tonnes per person | +1.2% |
| 1991 | 1.24 tonnes per person | -0.6% |
| 1992 | 1.26 tonnes per person | +1.5% |
| 1993 | 1.44 tonnes per person | +14.7% |
| 1994 | 1.36 tonnes per person | -5.7% |
| 1995 | 1.49 tonnes per person | +9.7% |
| 1996 | 1.45 tonnes per person | -3.0% |
| 1997 | 1.62 tonnes per person | +12.0% |
| 1998 | 1.78 tonnes per person | +9.6% |
| 1999 | 1.78 tonnes per person | -0.1% |
| 2000 | 1.95 tonnes per person | +10.1% |
| 2001 | 1.69 tonnes per person | -13.4% |
| 2002 | 1.68 tonnes per person | -0.5% |
| 2003 | 1.93 tonnes per person | +14.4% |
| 2004 | 1.91 tonnes per person | -0.8% |
| 2005 | 2.06 tonnes per person | +7.7% |
| 2006 | 2.16 tonnes per person | +4.8% |
| 2007 | 2.25 tonnes per person | +4.1% |
| 2008 | 2.28 tonnes per person | +1.6% |
| 2009 | 2.35 tonnes per person | +2.8% |
| 2010 | 2.27 tonnes per person | -3.1% |
| 2011 | 2.43 tonnes per person | +7.1% |
| 2012 | 2.28 tonnes per person | -6.3% |
| 2013 | 2.3 tonnes per person | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 2.33 tonnes per person | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 2.28 tonnes per person | -2.3% |
| 2016 | 2.41 tonnes per person | +6.0% |
| 2017 | 2.44 tonnes per person | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 2.29 tonnes per person | -6.3% |
| 2019 | 2.18 tonnes per person | -4.9% |
| 2020 | 2.25 tonnes per person | +3.5% |
| 2021 | 2.4 tonnes per person | +6.7% |
| 2022 | 2.22 tonnes per person | -7.7% |
| 2023 | 2.18 tonnes per person | -1.5% |
| 2024 | 2.22 tonnes per person | +1.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0.0243 tonnes per person | 0.001 tonnes per person | 0.0695 tonnes per person | 9 |
| 1920s | 0.0442 tonnes per person | 0.0356 tonnes per person | 0.0655 tonnes per person | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.0654 tonnes per person | 0.0439 tonnes per person | 0.1381 tonnes per person | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.2465 tonnes per person | 0.1844 tonnes per person | 0.3618 tonnes per person | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.4795 tonnes per person | 0.4077 tonnes per person | 0.5345 tonnes per person | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.7095 tonnes per person | 0.5816 tonnes per person | 0.9014 tonnes per person | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.7807 tonnes per person | 0.6254 tonnes per person | 0.9963 tonnes per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.24 tonnes per person | 1.02 tonnes per person | 1.41 tonnes per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.47 tonnes per person | 1.24 tonnes per person | 1.78 tonnes per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.03 tonnes per person | 1.68 tonnes per person | 2.35 tonnes per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.32 tonnes per person | 2.18 tonnes per person | 2.44 tonnes per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.26 tonnes per person | 2.18 tonnes per person | 2.4 tonnes per person | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is per capita co₂ emissions vs. per capita energy use in Egypt?
- Per capita co₂ emissions vs. per capita energy use in Egypt was 2.22 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 vs. per capita energy use recorded in Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 2.44 tonnes per person in 2017.
- What is the lowest per capita co₂ emissions vs. per capita energy use recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.001 tonnes per person in 1911.
- How does Egypt rank for per capita co₂ emissions vs. per capita energy use?
- Egypt ranks 124th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is per capita co₂ emissions vs. per capita energy use rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt 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 vs. per capita energy use. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions from burning fossil fuels and industrial processes. This includes emissions from transport, electricity generation, and heating, but not land-use change.