Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Libya
Libya: Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions was 65.26 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
65.26 million tonnes
Change on year
up 1.6%
World rank
51st
of 215 countries
All-time high
73.78 million tonnes
in 2019
All-time low
142,896 tonnes
in 1950
Years of data
75
1950–2024
Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Libya, 1950–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Libya stood at 65.26 million tonnes.
That represents a change of up 1.6% on the previous year and down 4.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Libya peaked at 73.78 million tonnes in 2019 and was at its lowest, 142,896 tonnes, in 1950.
That places Libya 51st out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Libya, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 142,896 tonnes | — |
| 1951 | 168,544 tonnes | +17.9% |
| 1952 | 164,880 tonnes | -2.2% |
| 1953 | 249,152 tonnes | +51.1% |
| 1954 | 300,448 tonnes | +20.6% |
| 1955 | 428,688 tonnes | +42.7% |
| 1956 | 329,760 tonnes | -23.1% |
| 1957 | 311,440 tonnes | -5.6% |
| 1958 | 351,744 tonnes | +12.9% |
| 1959 | 432,352 tonnes | +22.9% |
| 1960 | 692,496 tonnes | +60.2% |
| 1961 | 1.19 million tonnes | +72.5% |
| 1962 | 1.05 million tonnes | -12.3% |
| 1963 | 1.46 million tonnes | +39.5% |
| 1964 | 663,184 tonnes | -54.6% |
| 1965 | 1.01 million tonnes | +53.0% |
| 1966 | 2.63 million tonnes | +158.8% |
| 1967 | 18.49 million tonnes | +603.9% |
| 1968 | 30.11 million tonnes | +62.8% |
| 1969 | 35.52 million tonnes | +18.0% |
| 1970 | 32.31 million tonnes | -9.1% |
| 1971 | 21.63 million tonnes | -33.0% |
| 1972 | 15.22 million tonnes | -29.6% |
| 1973 | 14.58 million tonnes | -4.2% |
| 1974 | 9.34 million tonnes | -35.9% |
| 1975 | 11.57 million tonnes | +23.9% |
| 1976 | 17.89 million tonnes | +54.6% |
| 1977 | 20.20 million tonnes | +12.9% |
| 1978 | 21.16 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1979 | 25.93 million tonnes | +22.6% |
| 1980 | 26.78 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 1981 | 28.67 million tonnes | +7.0% |
| 1982 | 30.57 million tonnes | +6.6% |
| 1983 | 30.15 million tonnes | -1.4% |
| 1984 | 28.28 million tonnes | -6.2% |
| 1985 | 31.00 million tonnes | +9.6% |
| 1986 | 33.90 million tonnes | +9.3% |
| 1987 | 32.35 million tonnes | -4.6% |
| 1988 | 36.16 million tonnes | +11.8% |
| 1989 | 37.07 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 1990 | 36.51 million tonnes | -1.5% |
| 1991 | 42.62 million tonnes | +16.7% |
| 1992 | 37.02 million tonnes | -13.1% |
| 1993 | 38.71 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 1994 | 51.36 million tonnes | +32.7% |
| 1995 | 54.60 million tonnes | +6.3% |
| 1996 | 53.95 million tonnes | -1.2% |
| 1997 | 51.78 million tonnes | -4.0% |
| 1998 | 51.65 million tonnes | -0.2% |
| 1999 | 50.26 million tonnes | -2.7% |
| 2000 | 53.24 million tonnes | +5.9% |
| 2001 | 53.11 million tonnes | -0.2% |
| 2002 | 52.52 million tonnes | -1.1% |
| 2003 | 55.48 million tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2004 | 56.85 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 55.99 million tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2006 | 51.45 million tonnes | -8.1% |
| 2007 | 44.39 million tonnes | -13.7% |
| 2008 | 49.70 million tonnes | +12.0% |
| 2009 | 51.63 million tonnes | +3.9% |
| 2010 | 59.15 million tonnes | +14.6% |
| 2011 | 53.54 million tonnes | -9.5% |
| 2012 | 61.61 million tonnes | +15.1% |
| 2013 | 51.34 million tonnes | -16.7% |
| 2014 | 68.35 million tonnes | +33.1% |
| 2015 | 60.87 million tonnes | -10.9% |
| 2016 | 57.38 million tonnes | -5.7% |
| 2017 | 67.09 million tonnes | +16.9% |
| 2018 | 62.64 million tonnes | -6.6% |
| 2019 | 73.78 million tonnes | +17.8% |
| 2020 | 36.11 million tonnes | -51.1% |
| 2021 | 56.31 million tonnes | +55.9% |
| 2022 | 58.97 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 2023 | 64.22 million tonnes | +8.9% |
| 2024 | 65.26 million tonnes | +1.6% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 65.26 million tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 20.35 million tonnes, 3.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Libya's 65.26 million tonnes is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 65.26 million tonnes, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Libya changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | +603.9% | 2.63 million tonnes | 18.49 million tonnes |
| 1966 | +158.8% | 1.01 million tonnes | 2.63 million tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 287,990 tonnes | 142,896 tonnes | 432,352 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 9.28 million tonnes | 663,184 tonnes | 35.52 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 18.98 million tonnes | 9.34 million tonnes | 32.31 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 31.49 million tonnes | 26.78 million tonnes | 37.07 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 46.85 million tonnes | 36.51 million tonnes | 54.60 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 52.44 million tonnes | 44.39 million tonnes | 56.85 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 61.57 million tonnes | 51.34 million tonnes | 73.78 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 56.18 million tonnes | 36.11 million tonnes | 65.26 million tonnes | 5 |
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More climate change data for Libya
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 76.27 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 4,350 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,621 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,729 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 6.12 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 97.48 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 455.6 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 452.01 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3.59 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1.71 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Libya?
- Territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Libya was 65.26 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 73.78 million tonnes in 2019.
- What is the lowest territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 142,896 tonnes in 1950.
- How does Libya rank for territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions?
- Libya ranks 51st out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual total emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂), excluding land-use change, measured in tonnes.