Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Syria
Syria: Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate was -58.13 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
-58.13 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 147.2%
World rank
144th
of 214 countries
All-time high
949.77 % change on previous year
in 1958
All-time low
-900.08 % change on previous year
in 1940
Years of data
83
1933–2024
Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Syria, 1933–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Syria is -58.13 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 147.2% on the previous year and down 155.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Syria peaked at 949.77 % change on previous year in 1958 and was at its lowest, -900.08 % change on previous year, in 1940.
That places Syria 144th out of 214 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Syria, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1933 | -50.01 % change on previous year | — |
| 1934 | -200 % change on previous year | +299.9% |
| 1935 | 200 % change on previous year | -200.0% |
| 1936 | 300.03 % change on previous year | +50.0% |
| 1937 | 125 % change on previous year | -58.3% |
| 1938 | -100 % change on previous year | -180.0% |
| 1940 | -900.08 % change on previous year | +800.1% |
| 1941 | 100 % change on previous year | -111.1% |
| 1943 | -155.56 % change on previous year | -255.6% |
| 1944 | -0.0055 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1945 | 100 % change on previous year | -1817201.5% |
| 1947 | -0.0275 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1948 | -100 % change on previous year | +363400.2% |
| 1951 | -108.57 % change on previous year | +8.6% |
| 1952 | 387.83 % change on previous year | -457.2% |
| 1953 | -61.68 % change on previous year | -115.9% |
| 1954 | 80.97 % change on previous year | -231.3% |
| 1956 | -66.34 % change on previous year | -181.9% |
| 1957 | -106.12 % change on previous year | +60.0% |
| 1958 | 949.77 % change on previous year | -995.0% |
| 1959 | -68.71 % change on previous year | -107.2% |
| 1961 | -115.89 % change on previous year | +68.7% |
| 1962 | 188.07 % change on previous year | -262.3% |
| 1963 | 192.51 % change on previous year | +2.4% |
| 1964 | 85.77 % change on previous year | -55.4% |
| 1965 | -191.26 % change on previous year | -323.0% |
| 1966 | 279.77 % change on previous year | -246.3% |
| 1967 | -124.84 % change on previous year | -144.6% |
| 1968 | 538.96 % change on previous year | -531.7% |
| 1969 | -5.33 % change on previous year | -101.0% |
| 1970 | -145.57 % change on previous year | +2628.7% |
| 1971 | 481.72 % change on previous year | -430.9% |
| 1972 | -150.26 % change on previous year | -131.2% |
| 1973 | 111.53 % change on previous year | -174.2% |
| 1975 | -14.27 % change on previous year | -112.8% |
| 1976 | 69.48 % change on previous year | -586.9% |
| 1977 | -64.9 % change on previous year | -193.4% |
| 1978 | -38.45 % change on previous year | -40.8% |
| 1980 | -123.88 % change on previous year | +222.2% |
| 1981 | 433.37 % change on previous year | -449.8% |
| 1982 | -136.95 % change on previous year | -131.6% |
| 1983 | 260.54 % change on previous year | -290.2% |
| 1984 | 48.01 % change on previous year | -81.6% |
| 1985 | -167.29 % change on previous year | -448.4% |
| 1986 | 149.33 % change on previous year | -189.3% |
| 1987 | 186.95 % change on previous year | +25.2% |
| 1988 | -85.15 % change on previous year | -145.5% |
| 1989 | -429.62 % change on previous year | +404.5% |
| 1990 | 216.97 % change on previous year | -150.5% |
| 1991 | 85.04 % change on previous year | -60.8% |
| 1992 | -92.66 % change on previous year | -209.0% |
| 1993 | 617.81 % change on previous year | -766.7% |
| 1994 | -84.02 % change on previous year | -113.6% |
| 1995 | 0.3241 % change on previous year | -100.4% |
| 1996 | 141.75 % change on previous year | +43641.3% |
| 1997 | 104.93 % change on previous year | -26.0% |
| 1998 | 80.18 % change on previous year | -23.6% |
| 1999 | -47.63 % change on previous year | -159.4% |
| 2000 | -149.43 % change on previous year | +213.7% |
| 2001 | -216.08 % change on previous year | +44.6% |
| 2002 | -233.43 % change on previous year | +8.0% |
| 2003 | 238 % change on previous year | -202.0% |
| 2004 | -125.16 % change on previous year | -152.6% |
| 2005 | 85.63 % change on previous year | -168.4% |
| 2006 | 643.32 % change on previous year | +651.3% |
| 2007 | 349.33 % change on previous year | -45.7% |
| 2008 | -91.41 % change on previous year | -126.2% |
| 2009 | -533.88 % change on previous year | +484.1% |
| 2010 | 75.04 % change on previous year | -114.1% |
| 2011 | -147.45 % change on previous year | -296.5% |
| 2012 | -327.64 % change on previous year | +122.2% |
| 2013 | 5.16 % change on previous year | -101.6% |
| 2014 | 105.07 % change on previous year | +1935.3% |
| 2015 | -712.6 % change on previous year | -778.2% |
| 2016 | 47.96 % change on previous year | -106.7% |
| 2017 | 371.91 % change on previous year | +675.4% |
| 2018 | -150.87 % change on previous year | -140.6% |
| 2019 | 163.66 % change on previous year | -208.5% |
| 2020 | -166.69 % change on previous year | -201.8% |
| 2021 | 114.3 % change on previous year | -168.6% |
| 2022 | -761.36 % change on previous year | -766.1% |
| 2023 | 123.07 % change on previous year | -116.2% |
| 2024 | -58.13 % change on previous year | -147.2% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's -58.13 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is -8.98 % change on previous year, 6.5× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Syria's -58.13 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is -13.25 % change on previous year, 4.4× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | +1817201.5% | -0.0055 % change on previous year | 100 % change on previous year |
| 1948 | -363400.2% | -0.0275 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year |
| 1996 | +43641.3% | 0.3241 % change on previous year | 141.75 % change on previous year |
| 1970 | -2628.7% | -5.33 % change on previous year | -145.57 % change on previous year |
| 2014 | +1935.3% | 5.16 % change on previous year | 105.07 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 45.84 % change on previous year | -200 % change on previous year | 300.03 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1940s | -136.52 % change on previous year | -900.08 % change on previous year | 100 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1950s | 125.89 % change on previous year | -108.57 % change on previous year | 949.77 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1960s | 94.19 % change on previous year | -191.26 % change on previous year | 538.96 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 31.16 % change on previous year | -150.26 % change on previous year | 481.72 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 13.53 % change on previous year | -429.62 % change on previous year | 433.37 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 102.27 % change on previous year | -92.66 % change on previous year | 617.81 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -3.31 % change on previous year | -533.88 % change on previous year | 643.32 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -56.97 % change on previous year | -712.6 % change on previous year | 371.91 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -149.76 % change on previous year | -761.36 % change on previous year | 123.07 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Syria
- 141 Central African Republic -54.56 % change on previous year compare
- 142 Ethiopia -56.36 % change on previous year compare
- 143 Sudan -57.58 % change on previous year compare
- 145 South Africa -58.75 % change on previous year compare
- 146 El Salvador -60.06 % change on previous year compare
- 147 Bhutan -65.31 % change on previous year compare
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 year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Syria?
- Year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Syria was -58.13 % 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 Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 949.77 % change on previous year in 1958.
- What is the lowest year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was -900.08 % change on previous year in 1940.
- How does Syria rank for year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate?
- Syria ranks 144th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 155.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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.