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Jordan

Jordan emitted about 23.2 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.06% of the world total, making it the 83rd largest emitter. About 2.0 tonnes per person per year, 43% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

CO₂ in 2024
23Mt

0.06% of the world · 83rd largest

Per person
2.0t

World average 4.7 t

Change since 2005
+12%

+119% since 1990

Total since 1850
0.79bn t

0.04% of all CO₂ ever emitted

Renewable electricity
24%

World 34% (2024)

Annual CO₂ emissions

million tonnes, fossil fuels and industry
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YearCO₂ (Mt)
202423.22
202323.12
202222.43
202121.19
202020.62
201924.57
201825.42
201726.08
201624.95
201525.80
201426.17
201324.06
201224.07
201121.41
201020.84
200921.55
200820.99
200721.70
200620.83
200520.79
200419.00
200317.27
200216.71
200115.86
200015.40
199914.47
199814.45
199714.31
199614.07
199513.45
199413.52
199312.01
199212.19
19919.99
199010.59

Per person vs the world

tonnes of CO₂
  • World average
  • Jordan

Renewable share of electricity

%
  • World
  • Jordan

Where Jordan's electricity came from, 2024

  • Gas 62.0%
  • Oil 13.9%
  • Hydro 0.1%
  • Wind 7.4%
  • Solar 16.6%

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

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About Jordan's emissions

How much CO₂ does Jordan emit?

Jordan emitted about 23.2 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.06% of the world total, making it the 83rd largest emitter.

What are Jordan's CO₂ emissions per person?

About 2.0 tonnes per person per year, 43% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

Are Jordan's emissions going down?

No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +12% compared with 2005 and +119% compared with 1990.

How much of Jordan's electricity is renewable?

24.1% in 2024, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.