Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Syria
Syria: Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions was 31.78 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
31.78 million tonnes
Change on year
up 0.3%
World rank
74th
of 215 countries
All-time high
68.08 million tonnes
in 2008
All-time low
3,634 tonnes
in 1931
Years of data
94
1931–2024
Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Syria, 1931–2024
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 Syria stood at 31.78 million tonnes.
That represents a change of up 0.3% on the previous year and down 8.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Syria peaked at 68.08 million tonnes in 2008 and was at its lowest, 3,634 tonnes, in 1931.
Syria ranks 74th 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 Syria, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1931 | 3,634 tonnes | — |
| 1932 | 10,903 tonnes | +200.0% |
| 1933 | 14,537 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1934 | 10,903 tonnes | -25.0% |
| 1935 | 14,537 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1936 | 29,074 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 1937 | 61,783 tonnes | +112.5% |
| 1938 | 61,783 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1939 | 58,149 tonnes | -5.9% |
| 1940 | 21,806 tonnes | -62.5% |
| 1941 | 21,806 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1942 | 54,514 tonnes | +150.0% |
| 1943 | 36,343 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 1944 | 18,171 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 1945 | 18,171 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1946 | 21,806 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1947 | 25,440 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 1948 | 25,440 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1949 | 29,074 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 1950 | 413,762 tonnes | +1323.1% |
| 1951 | 380,789 tonnes | -8.0% |
| 1952 | 475,696 tonnes | +24.9% |
| 1953 | 512,069 tonnes | +7.6% |
| 1954 | 577,895 tonnes | +12.9% |
| 1955 | 1.64 million tonnes | +184.5% |
| 1956 | 2.00 million tonnes | +21.8% |
| 1957 | 1.98 million tonnes | -1.1% |
| 1958 | 2.17 million tonnes | +9.4% |
| 1959 | 2.23 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1960 | 3.22 million tonnes | +44.6% |
| 1961 | 3.06 million tonnes | -4.9% |
| 1962 | 3.20 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 1963 | 3.61 million tonnes | +12.7% |
| 1964 | 4.36 million tonnes | +20.9% |
| 1965 | 3.67 million tonnes | -15.8% |
| 1966 | 4.91 million tonnes | +33.7% |
| 1967 | 4.60 million tonnes | -6.3% |
| 1968 | 5.95 million tonnes | +29.3% |
| 1969 | 7.23 million tonnes | +21.5% |
| 1970 | 6.65 million tonnes | -8.1% |
| 1971 | 8.87 million tonnes | +33.4% |
| 1972 | 7.76 million tonnes | -12.6% |
| 1973 | 7.89 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1974 | 9.65 million tonnes | +22.4% |
| 1975 | 11.17 million tonnes | +15.7% |
| 1976 | 13.74 million tonnes | +23.0% |
| 1977 | 14.64 million tonnes | +6.6% |
| 1978 | 15.20 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1979 | 22.52 million tonnes | +48.1% |
| 1980 | 20.77 million tonnes | -7.8% |
| 1981 | 26.59 million tonnes | +28.0% |
| 1982 | 24.44 million tonnes | -8.1% |
| 1983 | 27.90 million tonnes | +14.1% |
| 1984 | 33.01 million tonnes | +18.3% |
| 1985 | 29.57 million tonnes | -10.4% |
| 1986 | 31.27 million tonnes | +5.7% |
| 1987 | 36.14 million tonnes | +15.6% |
| 1988 | 36.86 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1989 | 34.48 million tonnes | -6.5% |
| 1990 | 37.26 million tonnes | +8.1% |
| 1991 | 42.42 million tonnes | +13.8% |
| 1992 | 42.80 million tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1993 | 45.52 million tonnes | +6.4% |
| 1994 | 45.96 million tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1995 | 46.39 million tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1996 | 47.45 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 1997 | 49.61 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 1998 | 53.50 million tonnes | +7.8% |
| 1999 | 55.53 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 2000 | 54.53 million tonnes | -1.8% |
| 2001 | 51.34 million tonnes | -5.8% |
| 2002 | 40.73 million tonnes | -20.7% |
| 2003 | 55.38 million tonnes | +36.0% |
| 2004 | 51.69 million tonnes | -6.7% |
| 2005 | 51.16 million tonnes | -1.0% |
| 2006 | 54.04 million tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2007 | 66.97 million tonnes | +23.9% |
| 2008 | 68.08 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 63.26 million tonnes | -7.1% |
| 2010 | 62.06 million tonnes | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 59.08 million tonnes | -4.8% |
| 2012 | 46.34 million tonnes | -21.6% |
| 2013 | 34.26 million tonnes | -26.1% |
| 2014 | 34.87 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 31.12 million tonnes | -10.8% |
| 2016 | 29.16 million tonnes | -6.3% |
| 2017 | 34.47 million tonnes | +18.2% |
| 2018 | 31.77 million tonnes | -7.8% |
| 2019 | 33.49 million tonnes | +5.4% |
| 2020 | 32.34 million tonnes | -3.4% |
| 2021 | 32.51 million tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 31.42 million tonnes | -3.3% |
| 2023 | 31.67 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 31.78 million tonnes | +0.3% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 31.78 million tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 3.17 million tonnes, 10.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Syria's 31.78 million tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 65.26 million tonnes, 49% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Syria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | +1323.1% | 29,074 tonnes | 413,762 tonnes |
| 1932 | +200.0% | 3,634 tonnes | 10,903 tonnes |
| 1955 | +184.5% | 577,895 tonnes | 1.64 million tonnes |
| 1942 | +150.0% | 21,806 tonnes | 54,514 tonnes |
| 1937 | +112.5% | 29,074 tonnes | 61,783 tonnes |
| 1936 | +100.0% | 14,537 tonnes | 29,074 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 29,478 tonnes | 3,634 tonnes | 61,783 tonnes | 9 |
| 1940s | 27,257 tonnes | 18,171 tonnes | 54,514 tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 1.24 million tonnes | 380,789 tonnes | 2.23 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 4.38 million tonnes | 3.06 million tonnes | 7.23 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 11.81 million tonnes | 6.65 million tonnes | 22.52 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 30.10 million tonnes | 20.77 million tonnes | 36.86 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 46.64 million tonnes | 37.26 million tonnes | 55.53 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 55.72 million tonnes | 40.73 million tonnes | 68.08 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 39.66 million tonnes | 29.16 million tonnes | 62.06 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 31.95 million tonnes | 31.42 million tonnes | 32.51 million tonnes | 5 |
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More climate change data for Syria
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 12,493 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4,423 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 8,070 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 16.69 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 288.21 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 3,428 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 3,330 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 97.62 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 12.57 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 3.49 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Syria?
- Territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Syria was 31.78 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 Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 68.08 million tonnes in 2008.
- What is the lowest territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,634 tonnes in 1931.
- How does Syria rank for territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions?
- Syria ranks 74th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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.