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Cyprus

Cyprus emitted about 7.3 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.02% of the world total, making it the 123rd largest emitter. About 5.4 tonnes per person per year, 1.1 times the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

CO₂ in 2024
7.30Mt

0.02% of the world · 123rd largest

Per person
5.4t

World average 4.7 t

Change since 2005
−8%

+57% since 1990

Total since 1850
0.32bn t

0.02% of all CO₂ ever emitted

Renewable electricity
28%

World 34% (2025)

Annual CO₂ emissions

million tonnes, fossil fuels and industry
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YearCO₂ (Mt)
20247.30
20237.19
20227.07
20216.95
20206.90
20197.32
20187.32
20177.47
20167.35
20156.95
20146.93
20136.58
20127.26
20117.79
20108.07
20098.44
20088.69
20078.48
20068.18
20057.95
20047.79
20037.56
20027.17
20016.98
20007.11
19996.86
19986.60
19976.30
19966.22
19955.87
19946.00
19935.75
19925.51
19915.14
19904.65

Per person vs the world

tonnes of CO₂
  • World average
  • Cyprus

Renewable share of electricity

%
  • World
  • Cyprus

Where Cyprus's electricity came from, 2025

  • Oil 72.3%
  • Wind 3.6%
  • Solar 23.2%
  • Bioenergy & other 1.0%

Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·

About Cyprus's emissions

How much CO₂ does Cyprus emit?

Cyprus emitted about 7.3 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.02% of the world total, making it the 123rd largest emitter.

What are Cyprus's CO₂ emissions per person?

About 5.4 tonnes per person per year, 1.1 times the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

Are Cyprus's emissions going down?

Yes. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were −8% compared with 2005 and +57% compared with 1990.

How much of Cyprus's electricity is renewable?

27.7% in 2025, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.