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Algeria

Algeria emitted about 198 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.51% of the world total, making it the 30th largest emitter. About 4.2 tonnes per person per year, 90% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

CO₂ in 2024
198Mt

0.51% of the world · 30th largest

Per person
4.2t

World average 4.7 t

Change since 2005
+81%

+161% since 1990

Total since 1850
5.48bn t

0.30% of all CO₂ ever emitted

Renewable electricity
1%

World 34% (2024)

Annual CO₂ emissions

million tonnes, fossil fuels and industry
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YearCO₂ (Mt)
2024198.20
2023202.85
2022192.78
2021182.04
2020171.14
2019182.43
2018174.46
2017165.25
2016158.31
2015160.32
2014152.44
2013141.53
2012135.59
2011124.72
2010117.85
2009116.33
2008108.60
2007107.55
2006103.80
2005109.56
200490.85
200394.08
200289.66
200186.02
200084.55
199990.61
1998105.74
199787.52
199699.56
199595.91
199487.85
199381.31
199279.28
199177.98
199075.89

Per person vs the world

tonnes of CO₂
  • World average
  • Algeria

Renewable share of electricity

%
  • World
  • Algeria

Where Algeria's electricity came from, 2024

  • Gas 98.6%
  • Oil 0.3%
  • Solar 1.0%

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

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About Algeria's emissions

How much CO₂ does Algeria emit?

Algeria emitted about 198 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.51% of the world total, making it the 30th largest emitter.

What are Algeria's CO₂ emissions per person?

About 4.2 tonnes per person per year, 90% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

Are Algeria's emissions going down?

No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +81% compared with 2005 and +161% compared with 1990.

How much of Algeria's electricity is renewable?

1.1% in 2024, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.