Global sulphur dioxide (SO₂) emissions by world region in Libya
Libya: Global sulphur dioxide (SO₂) emissions by world region was 95,896 tonnes in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
95,896 tonnes
Change on year
up 25.0%
World rank
64th
of 220 countries
All-time high
206,285 tonnes
in 2003
All-time low
24.32 tonnes
in 1912
Years of data
273
1750–2022
Global sulphur dioxide (SO₂) emissions by world region in Libya, 1750–2022
Source: Hoesly et al. (2024) – Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2022, global sulphur dioxide (so₂) emissions by world region in Libya stood at 95,896 tonnes.
That represents a change of up 25.0% on the previous year and down 43.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, global sulphur dioxide (so₂) emissions by world region in Libya peaked at 206,285 tonnes in 2003 and was at its lowest, 24.32 tonnes, in 1912.
Libya ranks 64th of 220 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.
Global sulphur dioxide (SO₂) emissions by world region in Libya, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1750 | 25.74 tonnes | — |
| 1751 | 25.74 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1752 | 25.75 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1753 | 25.75 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1754 | 25.75 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1755 | 25.75 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1756 | 25.75 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1757 | 25.75 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1758 | 25.75 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1759 | 25.75 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1760 | 25.75 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1761 | 25.75 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1762 | 25.75 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1763 | 25.75 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1764 | 25.75 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1765 | 25.75 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1766 | 25.75 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1767 | 25.75 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1768 | 25.75 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1769 | 25.75 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1770 | 25.76 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1771 | 25.75 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1772 | 25.75 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1773 | 25.75 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1774 | 25.75 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1775 | 25.75 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1776 | 25.75 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1777 | 25.75 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1778 | 25.75 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1779 | 25.75 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1780 | 25.75 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1781 | 25.75 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1782 | 25.75 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1783 | 25.74 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1784 | 25.74 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1785 | 25.74 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1786 | 25.74 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1787 | 25.74 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1788 | 25.74 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1789 | 25.74 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1790 | 25.73 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1791 | 25.73 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1792 | 25.73 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1793 | 25.73 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1794 | 25.72 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1795 | 25.72 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1796 | 25.72 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1797 | 25.72 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1798 | 25.71 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1799 | 25.71 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1800 | 25.71 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1801 | 25.7 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1802 | 25.7 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1803 | 25.7 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1804 | 25.69 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1805 | 25.69 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1806 | 25.69 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1807 | 25.68 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1808 | 25.68 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1809 | 25.68 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1810 | 25.67 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1811 | 25.68 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1812 | 25.69 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1813 | 25.7 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1814 | 25.7 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1815 | 25.71 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1816 | 25.72 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1817 | 25.73 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1818 | 25.74 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1819 | 25.74 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1820 | 25.75 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1821 | 25.76 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1822 | 25.77 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1823 | 25.77 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1824 | 25.78 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1825 | 25.79 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1826 | 25.79 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1827 | 25.8 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1828 | 25.81 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1829 | 25.81 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1830 | 25.82 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1831 | 25.82 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1832 | 25.83 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1833 | 25.84 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1834 | 25.84 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1835 | 25.85 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1836 | 25.85 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1837 | 25.86 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1838 | 25.86 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1839 | 25.87 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1840 | 25.87 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1841 | 25.88 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1842 | 25.88 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1843 | 25.88 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1844 | 25.89 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1845 | 25.89 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1846 | 25.89 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1847 | 25.9 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1848 | 25.9 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1849 | 25.9 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1850 | 25.91 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1851 | 25.91 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1852 | 25.91 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1853 | 25.91 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1854 | 25.91 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1855 | 25.92 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1856 | 25.92 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1857 | 25.92 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1858 | 25.92 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1859 | 25.92 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1860 | 25.92 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1861 | 25.96 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1862 | 25.99 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1863 | 26.02 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1864 | 26.05 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1865 | 26.08 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1866 | 26.11 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1867 | 26.14 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1868 | 26.17 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1869 | 26.2 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1870 | 26.23 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1871 | 26.26 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1872 | 26.29 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1873 | 26.32 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1874 | 26.35 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1875 | 26.38 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1876 | 26.4 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1877 | 26.43 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1878 | 26.46 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1879 | 26.49 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1880 | 26.52 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1881 | 26.55 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1882 | 26.57 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1883 | 26.6 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1884 | 26.63 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1885 | 26.65 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1886 | 26.68 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1887 | 26.71 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1888 | 26.73 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1889 | 26.76 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1890 | 26.79 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1891 | 27.13 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1892 | 27.48 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1893 | 27.82 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1894 | 28.17 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1895 | 28.51 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1896 | 28.85 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1897 | 29.2 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1898 | 29.54 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1899 | 29.88 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1900 | 30.22 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1901 | 29.77 tonnes | -1.5% |
| 1902 | 29.32 tonnes | -1.5% |
| 1903 | 28.87 tonnes | -1.6% |
| 1904 | 28.41 tonnes | -1.6% |
| 1905 | 27.94 tonnes | -1.6% |
| 1906 | 27.47 tonnes | -1.7% |
| 1907 | 26.99 tonnes | -1.7% |
| 1908 | 26.51 tonnes | -1.8% |
| 1909 | 26.02 tonnes | -1.8% |
| 1910 | 25.52 tonnes | -1.9% |
| 1911 | 24.92 tonnes | -2.4% |
| 1912 | 24.32 tonnes | -2.4% |
| 1913 | 24.77 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1914 | 25.74 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1915 | 26.73 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1916 | 27.76 tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1917 | 28.81 tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1918 | 29.89 tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1919 | 31.01 tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1920 | 32.15 tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1921 | 33.33 tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1922 | 34.55 tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1923 | 35.79 tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1924 | 37.08 tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1925 | 38.4 tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1926 | 39.76 tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1927 | 41.16 tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1928 | 42.6 tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1929 | 44.09 tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1930 | 45.61 tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1931 | 47.29 tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1932 | 49.06 tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1933 | 50.89 tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1934 | 52.77 tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1935 | 54.72 tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1936 | 56.72 tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1937 | 58.79 tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1938 | 60.92 tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1939 | 63.11 tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1940 | 65.38 tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1941 | 67.64 tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1942 | 69.98 tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1943 | 72.38 tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1944 | 74.85 tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1945 | 77.4 tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1946 | 80.02 tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1947 | 82.71 tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1948 | 85.48 tonnes | +3.3% |
| 1949 | 88.33 tonnes | +3.3% |
| 1950 | 810.55 tonnes | +817.6% |
| 1951 | 950.39 tonnes | +17.3% |
| 1952 | 913.5 tonnes | -3.9% |
| 1953 | 1,357 tonnes | +48.6% |
| 1954 | 1,754 tonnes | +29.2% |
| 1955 | 2,891 tonnes | +64.8% |
| 1956 | 1,971 tonnes | -31.8% |
| 1957 | 1,834 tonnes | -7.0% |
| 1958 | 2,052 tonnes | +11.9% |
| 1959 | 2,377 tonnes | +15.9% |
| 1960 | 3,614 tonnes | +52.0% |
| 1961 | 6,017 tonnes | +66.5% |
| 1962 | 5,120 tonnes | -14.9% |
| 1963 | 7,209 tonnes | +40.8% |
| 1964 | 3,548 tonnes | -50.8% |
| 1965 | 5,380 tonnes | +51.6% |
| 1966 | 13,010 tonnes | +141.8% |
| 1967 | 12,620 tonnes | -3.0% |
| 1968 | 15,667 tonnes | +24.1% |
| 1969 | 32,153 tonnes | +105.2% |
| 1970 | 14,979 tonnes | -53.4% |
| 1971 | 11,016 tonnes | -26.5% |
| 1972 | 15,857 tonnes | +44.0% |
| 1973 | 19,888 tonnes | +25.4% |
| 1974 | 23,793 tonnes | +19.6% |
| 1975 | 29,835 tonnes | +25.4% |
| 1976 | 42,406 tonnes | +42.1% |
| 1977 | 52,023 tonnes | +22.7% |
| 1978 | 59,709 tonnes | +14.8% |
| 1979 | 66,379 tonnes | +11.2% |
| 1980 | 78,359 tonnes | +18.0% |
| 1981 | 94,932 tonnes | +21.1% |
| 1982 | 112,757 tonnes | +18.8% |
| 1983 | 113,129 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1984 | 123,974 tonnes | +9.6% |
| 1985 | 111,383 tonnes | -10.2% |
| 1986 | 109,865 tonnes | -1.4% |
| 1987 | 124,713 tonnes | +13.5% |
| 1988 | 138,604 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1989 | 131,976 tonnes | -4.8% |
| 1990 | 131,362 tonnes | -0.5% |
| 1991 | 131,460 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1992 | 131,765 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1993 | 137,179 tonnes | +4.1% |
| 1994 | 166,542 tonnes | +21.4% |
| 1995 | 189,019 tonnes | +13.5% |
| 1996 | 202,786 tonnes | +7.3% |
| 1997 | 200,972 tonnes | -0.9% |
| 1998 | 200,561 tonnes | -0.2% |
| 1999 | 199,132 tonnes | -0.7% |
| 2000 | 199,023 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 2001 | 196,496 tonnes | -1.3% |
| 2002 | 196,030 tonnes | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 206,285 tonnes | +5.2% |
| 2004 | 181,042 tonnes | -12.2% |
| 2005 | 204,633 tonnes | +13.0% |
| 2006 | 191,879 tonnes | -6.2% |
| 2007 | 164,468 tonnes | -14.3% |
| 2008 | 172,487 tonnes | +4.9% |
| 2009 | 192,645 tonnes | +11.7% |
| 2010 | 195,839 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2011 | 114,230 tonnes | -41.7% |
| 2012 | 170,847 tonnes | +49.6% |
| 2013 | 142,200 tonnes | -16.8% |
| 2014 | 134,213 tonnes | -5.6% |
| 2015 | 111,787 tonnes | -16.7% |
| 2016 | 93,051 tonnes | -16.8% |
| 2017 | 95,746 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 2018 | 110,630 tonnes | +15.5% |
| 2019 | 100,877 tonnes | -8.8% |
| 2020 | 69,302 tonnes | -31.3% |
| 2021 | 76,740 tonnes | +10.7% |
| 2022 | 95,896 tonnes | +25.0% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 95,896 tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 75,907 tonnes, 1.3× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Libya's 95,896 tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 108,993 tonnes, 88% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Global sulphur dioxide (SO₂) emissions by world region 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | +817.6% | 88.33 tonnes | 810.55 tonnes |
| 1966 | +141.8% | 5,380 tonnes | 13,010 tonnes |
| 1969 | +105.2% | 15,667 tonnes | 32,153 tonnes |
| 1961 | +66.5% | 3,614 tonnes | 6,017 tonnes |
| 1955 | +64.8% | 1,754 tonnes | 2,891 tonnes |
| 1970 | -53.4% | 32,153 tonnes | 14,979 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1750s | 25.75 tonnes | 25.74 tonnes | 25.75 tonnes | 10 |
| 1760s | 25.75 tonnes | 25.75 tonnes | 25.75 tonnes | 10 |
| 1770s | 25.75 tonnes | 25.75 tonnes | 25.76 tonnes | 10 |
| 1780s | 25.74 tonnes | 25.74 tonnes | 25.75 tonnes | 10 |
| 1790s | 25.72 tonnes | 25.71 tonnes | 25.73 tonnes | 10 |
| 1800s | 25.69 tonnes | 25.68 tonnes | 25.71 tonnes | 10 |
| 1810s | 25.71 tonnes | 25.67 tonnes | 25.74 tonnes | 10 |
| 1820s | 25.78 tonnes | 25.75 tonnes | 25.81 tonnes | 10 |
| 1830s | 25.84 tonnes | 25.82 tonnes | 25.87 tonnes | 10 |
| 1840s | 25.89 tonnes | 25.87 tonnes | 25.9 tonnes | 10 |
| 1850s | 25.91 tonnes | 25.91 tonnes | 25.92 tonnes | 10 |
| 1860s | 26.06 tonnes | 25.92 tonnes | 26.2 tonnes | 10 |
| 1870s | 26.36 tonnes | 26.23 tonnes | 26.49 tonnes | 10 |
| 1880s | 26.64 tonnes | 26.52 tonnes | 26.76 tonnes | 10 |
| 1890s | 28.34 tonnes | 26.79 tonnes | 29.88 tonnes | 10 |
| 1900s | 28.15 tonnes | 26.02 tonnes | 30.22 tonnes | 10 |
| 1910s | 26.95 tonnes | 24.32 tonnes | 31.01 tonnes | 10 |
| 1920s | 37.89 tonnes | 32.15 tonnes | 44.09 tonnes | 10 |
| 1930s | 53.99 tonnes | 45.61 tonnes | 63.11 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 76.42 tonnes | 65.38 tonnes | 88.33 tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 1,691 tonnes | 810.55 tonnes | 2,891 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 10,434 tonnes | 3,548 tonnes | 32,153 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 33,588 tonnes | 11,016 tonnes | 66,379 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 113,969 tonnes | 78,359 tonnes | 138,604 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 169,078 tonnes | 131,362 tonnes | 202,786 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 190,499 tonnes | 164,468 tonnes | 206,285 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 126,942 tonnes | 93,051 tonnes | 195,839 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 80,646 tonnes | 69,302 tonnes | 95,896 tonnes | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is global sulphur dioxide (so₂) emissions by world region in Libya?
- Global sulphur dioxide (so₂) emissions by world region in Libya was 95,896 tonnes in 2022, according to Hoesly et al. (2024) – Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest global sulphur dioxide (so₂) emissions by world region recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 206,285 tonnes in 2003.
- What is the lowest global sulphur dioxide (so₂) emissions by world region recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.32 tonnes in 1912.
- How does Libya rank for global sulphur dioxide (so₂) emissions by world region?
- Libya ranks 64th out of 220 countries with data for 2022.
- Is global sulphur dioxide (so₂) emissions by world region rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from Hoesly et al. (2024) – Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Global sulphur dioxide (SO₂) emissions by world region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Sulfur dioxide (SO₂) is an air pollutant formed from the burning of fuels that contain sulfur, such as coal. SO₂ is one of the main chemicals that forms acid rain.