Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Serbia
Serbia: Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions was 42.02 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
42.02 million tonnes
Change on year
down 2.1%
World rank
60th
of 215 countries
All-time high
58.08 million tonnes
in 1988
All-time low
13,049 tonnes
in 1885
Years of data
129
1885–2024
Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Serbia, 1885–2024
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 Serbia stood at 42.02 million tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.1% on the previous year and up 12.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Serbia peaked at 58.08 million tonnes in 1988 and was at its lowest, 13,049 tonnes, in 1885.
Serbia ranks 60th of 215 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.
Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Serbia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1885 | 13,049 tonnes | — |
| 1890 | 39,148 tonnes | +200.0% |
| 1891 | 45,672 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 1892 | 50,566 tonnes | +10.7% |
| 1893 | 89,713 tonnes | +77.4% |
| 1894 | 171,270 tonnes | +90.9% |
| 1895 | 171,270 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1896 | 190,844 tonnes | +11.4% |
| 1897 | 148,434 tonnes | -22.2% |
| 1898 | 225,098 tonnes | +51.6% |
| 1899 | 262,614 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 1900 | 355,590 tonnes | +35.4% |
| 1901 | 388,213 tonnes | +9.2% |
| 1902 | 363,746 tonnes | -6.3% |
| 1903 | 394,737 tonnes | +8.5% |
| 1904 | 420,836 tonnes | +6.6% |
| 1905 | 456,721 tonnes | +8.5% |
| 1906 | 546,434 tonnes | +19.6% |
| 1907 | 556,221 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1908 | 598,631 tonnes | +7.6% |
| 1909 | 614,942 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1910 | 608,417 tonnes | -1.1% |
| 1911 | 658,983 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 1912 | 675,294 tonnes | +2.5% |
| 1913 | 1.85 million tonnes | +174.6% |
| 1919 | 1.33 million tonnes | -28.3% |
| 1920 | 1.76 million tonnes | +32.8% |
| 1921 | 1.88 million tonnes | +6.5% |
| 1922 | 2.73 million tonnes | +45.3% |
| 1923 | 2.98 million tonnes | +9.1% |
| 1924 | 3.05 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 1925 | 3.35 million tonnes | +9.8% |
| 1926 | 3.26 million tonnes | -2.6% |
| 1927 | 3.69 million tonnes | +13.0% |
| 1928 | 4.20 million tonnes | +13.8% |
| 1929 | 4.57 million tonnes | +8.8% |
| 1930 | 4.30 million tonnes | -5.9% |
| 1931 | 3.98 million tonnes | -7.4% |
| 1932 | 3.63 million tonnes | -8.9% |
| 1933 | 3.36 million tonnes | -7.5% |
| 1934 | 3.50 million tonnes | +4.1% |
| 1935 | 3.66 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1936 | 3.61 million tonnes | -1.4% |
| 1937 | 4.02 million tonnes | +11.4% |
| 1938 | 3.81 million tonnes | -5.3% |
| 1939 | 4.00 million tonnes | +4.9% |
| 1940 | 4.59 million tonnes | +14.8% |
| 1943 | 163,729 tonnes | -96.4% |
| 1944 | 40,779 tonnes | -75.1% |
| 1945 | 2.32 million tonnes | +5587.5% |
| 1946 | 4.59 million tonnes | +97.8% |
| 1947 | 6.39 million tonnes | +39.2% |
| 1948 | 7.20 million tonnes | +12.7% |
| 1949 | 8.22 million tonnes | +14.2% |
| 1950 | 7.88 million tonnes | -4.2% |
| 1951 | 7.45 million tonnes | -5.4% |
| 1952 | 7.49 million tonnes | +0.5% |
| 1953 | 7.44 million tonnes | -0.7% |
| 1954 | 8.87 million tonnes | +19.3% |
| 1955 | 10.16 million tonnes | +14.5% |
| 1956 | 11.62 million tonnes | +14.3% |
| 1957 | 12.62 million tonnes | +8.6% |
| 1958 | 12.44 million tonnes | -1.5% |
| 1959 | 14.27 million tonnes | +14.7% |
| 1960 | 15.59 million tonnes | +9.3% |
| 1961 | 16.35 million tonnes | +4.9% |
| 1962 | 16.78 million tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1963 | 18.67 million tonnes | +11.3% |
| 1964 | 21.15 million tonnes | +13.3% |
| 1965 | 21.76 million tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1966 | 21.56 million tonnes | -0.9% |
| 1967 | 21.78 million tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1968 | 23.30 million tonnes | +7.0% |
| 1969 | 24.16 million tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1970 | 31.56 million tonnes | +30.6% |
| 1971 | 34.01 million tonnes | +7.8% |
| 1972 | 31.88 million tonnes | -6.3% |
| 1973 | 38.07 million tonnes | +19.4% |
| 1974 | 38.22 million tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1975 | 39.88 million tonnes | +4.3% |
| 1976 | 41.14 million tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1977 | 40.00 million tonnes | -2.8% |
| 1978 | 44.68 million tonnes | +11.7% |
| 1979 | 48.57 million tonnes | +8.7% |
| 1980 | 47.74 million tonnes | -1.7% |
| 1981 | 51.96 million tonnes | +8.8% |
| 1982 | 47.70 million tonnes | -8.2% |
| 1983 | 51.36 million tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1984 | 54.17 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 1985 | 55.24 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1986 | 57.68 million tonnes | +4.4% |
| 1987 | 56.30 million tonnes | -2.4% |
| 1988 | 58.08 million tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1989 | 57.90 million tonnes | -0.3% |
| 1990 | 57.54 million tonnes | -0.6% |
| 1991 | 40.58 million tonnes | -29.5% |
| 1992 | 43.64 million tonnes | +7.5% |
| 1993 | 38.00 million tonnes | -12.9% |
| 1994 | 36.97 million tonnes | -2.7% |
| 1995 | 39.05 million tonnes | +5.6% |
| 1996 | 45.70 million tonnes | +17.0% |
| 1997 | 49.10 million tonnes | +7.4% |
| 1998 | 51.69 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1999 | 35.65 million tonnes | -31.0% |
| 2000 | 39.61 million tonnes | +11.1% |
| 2001 | 42.54 million tonnes | +7.4% |
| 2002 | 45.49 million tonnes | +6.9% |
| 2003 | 48.65 million tonnes | +7.0% |
| 2004 | 52.94 million tonnes | +8.8% |
| 2005 | 50.06 million tonnes | -5.4% |
| 2006 | 53.72 million tonnes | +7.3% |
| 2007 | 52.16 million tonnes | -2.9% |
| 2008 | 51.74 million tonnes | -0.8% |
| 2009 | 45.92 million tonnes | -11.2% |
| 2010 | 45.69 million tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 48.96 million tonnes | +7.1% |
| 2012 | 43.76 million tonnes | -10.6% |
| 2013 | 44.58 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2014 | 37.33 million tonnes | -16.3% |
| 2015 | 43.90 million tonnes | +17.6% |
| 2016 | 45.19 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 2017 | 45.67 million tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2018 | 44.48 million tonnes | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 44.44 million tonnes | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 45.36 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 2021 | 43.89 million tonnes | -3.2% |
| 2022 | 44.46 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 42.91 million tonnes | -3.5% |
| 2024 | 42.02 million tonnes | -2.1% |
Serbia compared with similar countries
- Serbia's 42.02 million tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 20.35 million tonnes, 2.1× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Serbia's 42.02 million tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 32.69 million tonnes, 1.3× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Serbia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | +5587.5% | 40,779 tonnes | 2.32 million tonnes |
| 1890 | +200.0% | 13,049 tonnes | 39,148 tonnes |
| 1913 | +174.6% | 675,294 tonnes | 1.85 million tonnes |
| 1943 | -96.4% | 4.59 million tonnes | 163,729 tonnes |
| 1946 | +97.8% | 2.32 million tonnes | 4.59 million tonnes |
| 1894 | +90.9% | 89,713 tonnes | 171,270 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 13,049 tonnes | 13,049 tonnes | 13,049 tonnes | 1 |
| 1890s | 139,463 tonnes | 39,148 tonnes | 262,614 tonnes | 10 |
| 1900s | 469,607 tonnes | 355,590 tonnes | 614,942 tonnes | 10 |
| 1910s | 1.03 million tonnes | 608,417 tonnes | 1.85 million tonnes | 5 |
| 1920s | 3.15 million tonnes | 1.76 million tonnes | 4.57 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1930s | 3.79 million tonnes | 3.36 million tonnes | 4.30 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 4.19 million tonnes | 40,779 tonnes | 8.22 million tonnes | 8 |
| 1950s | 10.02 million tonnes | 7.44 million tonnes | 14.27 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 20.11 million tonnes | 15.59 million tonnes | 24.16 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 38.80 million tonnes | 31.56 million tonnes | 48.57 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 53.81 million tonnes | 47.70 million tonnes | 58.08 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 43.79 million tonnes | 35.65 million tonnes | 57.54 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 48.28 million tonnes | 39.61 million tonnes | 53.72 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 44.40 million tonnes | 37.33 million tonnes | 48.96 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 43.73 million tonnes | 42.02 million tonnes | 45.36 million tonnes | 5 |
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 5,818 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,261 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 4,557 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,767 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Serbia?
- Territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Serbia was 42.02 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 Serbia?
- The highest recorded value was 58.08 million tonnes in 1988.
- What is the lowest territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions recorded in Serbia?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,049 tonnes in 1885.
- How does Serbia rank for territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions?
- Serbia ranks 60th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions rising or falling in Serbia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Serbia 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.