Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Lebanon
Lebanon: Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate was -53.98 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
-53.98 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 151.5%
World rank
138th
of 214 countries
All-time high
672.95 % change on previous year
in 2012
All-time low
-900.08 % change on previous year
in 1940
Years of data
81
1933–2024
Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Lebanon, 1933–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Lebanon recorded -53.98 % change on previous year for year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in 2024.
The figure is down 151.5% on the previous year and up 50.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Lebanon peaked at 672.95 % change on previous year in 2012 and was at its lowest, -900.08 % change on previous year, in 1940.
Lebanon ranks 138th of 214 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.
Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Lebanon, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1933 | -50.01 % change on previous year | — |
| 1937 | -50.01 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1938 | -100 % change on previous year | +100.0% |
| 1940 | -900.08 % change on previous year | +800.1% |
| 1941 | 100 % change on previous year | -111.1% |
| 1943 | -195.56 % change on previous year | -295.6% |
| 1944 | 109.3 % change on previous year | -155.9% |
| 1945 | -75 % change on previous year | -168.6% |
| 1946 | -100 % change on previous year | +33.3% |
| 1948 | 66.66 % change on previous year | -166.7% |
| 1949 | -20 % change on previous year | -130.0% |
| 1951 | -103.95 % change on previous year | +419.8% |
| 1952 | -411.85 % change on previous year | +296.2% |
| 1953 | 125.96 % change on previous year | -130.6% |
| 1954 | -20.14 % change on previous year | -116.0% |
| 1955 | 438.06 % change on previous year | -2275.2% |
| 1956 | -16.19 % change on previous year | -103.7% |
| 1957 | -32.03 % change on previous year | +97.8% |
| 1958 | -146.9 % change on previous year | +358.7% |
| 1959 | 656.77 % change on previous year | -547.1% |
| 1960 | -72.7 % change on previous year | -111.1% |
| 1961 | -19.78 % change on previous year | -72.8% |
| 1962 | 68.05 % change on previous year | -444.0% |
| 1963 | -0.1202 % change on previous year | -100.2% |
| 1964 | 38.45 % change on previous year | -32099.4% |
| 1965 | -78.62 % change on previous year | -304.5% |
| 1966 | 510.39 % change on previous year | -749.2% |
| 1967 | -118.75 % change on previous year | -123.3% |
| 1968 | 320.74 % change on previous year | -370.1% |
| 1969 | 405.74 % change on previous year | +26.5% |
| 1970 | -161.98 % change on previous year | -139.9% |
| 1971 | 437.12 % change on previous year | -369.9% |
| 1972 | -74.06 % change on previous year | -116.9% |
| 1973 | 300.71 % change on previous year | -506.0% |
| 1974 | -98.51 % change on previous year | -132.8% |
| 1976 | 58.55 % change on previous year | -159.4% |
| 1977 | -57.89 % change on previous year | -198.9% |
| 1978 | 120.5 % change on previous year | -308.2% |
| 1979 | 162.14 % change on previous year | +34.6% |
| 1980 | -63.86 % change on previous year | -139.4% |
| 1981 | -143.53 % change on previous year | +124.7% |
| 1982 | -174.27 % change on previous year | +21.4% |
| 1984 | -118.73 % change on previous year | -31.9% |
| 1985 | 559.25 % change on previous year | -571.0% |
| 1986 | -127.24 % change on previous year | -122.8% |
| 1987 | 166.99 % change on previous year | -231.2% |
| 1988 | -269.19 % change on previous year | -261.2% |
| 1989 | 215.52 % change on previous year | -180.1% |
| 1990 | -60.7 % change on previous year | -128.2% |
| 1991 | 67.52 % change on previous year | -211.2% |
| 1992 | 552.64 % change on previous year | +718.5% |
| 1993 | -61.04 % change on previous year | -111.0% |
| 1994 | 20.37 % change on previous year | -133.4% |
| 1995 | 51.33 % change on previous year | +152.0% |
| 1996 | -56.46 % change on previous year | -210.0% |
| 1997 | 371.03 % change on previous year | -757.1% |
| 1998 | -49.37 % change on previous year | -113.3% |
| 1999 | -87.95 % change on previous year | +78.1% |
| 2000 | -772.88 % change on previous year | +778.8% |
| 2001 | 197.61 % change on previous year | -125.6% |
| 2002 | -117.32 % change on previous year | -159.4% |
| 2004 | -157.79 % change on previous year | +34.5% |
| 2005 | 57.73 % change on previous year | -136.6% |
| 2006 | -232.81 % change on previous year | -503.3% |
| 2007 | 43.68 % change on previous year | -118.8% |
| 2008 | 450.93 % change on previous year | +932.3% |
| 2009 | -3.59 % change on previous year | -100.8% |
| 2010 | -127.15 % change on previous year | +3439.1% |
| 2011 | 127.84 % change on previous year | -200.5% |
| 2012 | 672.95 % change on previous year | +426.4% |
| 2013 | -108.14 % change on previous year | -116.1% |
| 2015 | -4.87 % change on previous year | -95.5% |
| 2016 | -59.37 % change on previous year | +1118.5% |
| 2017 | 95.7 % change on previous year | -261.2% |
| 2018 | -245.25 % change on previous year | -356.3% |
| 2019 | 66.59 % change on previous year | -127.2% |
| 2020 | -115.66 % change on previous year | -273.7% |
| 2021 | -191.58 % change on previous year | +65.6% |
| 2022 | 2.51 % change on previous year | -101.3% |
| 2023 | 104.82 % change on previous year | +4076.8% |
| 2024 | -53.98 % change on previous year | -151.5% |
Lebanon compared with similar countries
- Lebanon's -53.98 % change on previous year is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 59.34 % change on previous year. (47 countries reporting)
- Lebanon's -53.98 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is -13.25 % change on previous year, 4.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Lebanon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | +32099.4% | -0.1202 % change on previous year | 38.45 % change on previous year |
| 2023 | +4076.8% | 2.51 % change on previous year | 104.82 % change on previous year |
| 2010 | -3439.1% | -3.59 % change on previous year | -127.15 % change on previous year |
| 1955 | +2275.2% | -20.14 % change on previous year | 438.06 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | -66.67 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | -50.01 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1940s | -126.83 % change on previous year | -900.08 % change on previous year | 109.3 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1950s | 54.41 % change on previous year | -411.85 % change on previous year | 656.77 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | 105.34 % change on previous year | -118.75 % change on previous year | 510.39 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 76.29 % change on previous year | -161.98 % change on previous year | 437.12 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 4.99 % change on previous year | -269.19 % change on previous year | 559.25 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 74.74 % change on previous year | -87.95 % change on previous year | 552.64 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -59.38 % change on previous year | -772.88 % change on previous year | 450.93 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 46.48 % change on previous year | -245.25 % change on previous year | 672.95 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2020s | -50.78 % change on previous year | -191.58 % change on previous year | 104.82 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lebanon
- 135 Iraq -44.22 % change on previous year compare
- 136 Ecuador -45.54 % change on previous year compare
- 137 Palestine -53.7 % change on previous year compare
- 139 Greenland -53.99 % change on previous year compare
- 140 Sao Tome and Principe -54.54 % change on previous year compare
- 141 Central African Republic -54.56 % change on previous year compare
More climate change data for Lebanon
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 19.75 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 540.59 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 302.31 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 238.28 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1.14 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 8.51 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 137.53 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 135.57 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1.96 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.5116 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Lebanon?
- Year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Lebanon was -53.98 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate recorded in Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 672.95 % change on previous year in 2012.
- What is the lowest year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was -900.08 % change on previous year in 1940.
- How does Lebanon rank for year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate?
- Lebanon ranks 138th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lebanon data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.