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Morocco

Morocco emitted about 69.1 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.18% of the world total, making it the 49th largest emitter. About 1.8 tonnes per person per year, 38% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

CO₂ in 2024
69Mt

0.18% of the world · 49th largest

Per person
1.8t

World average 4.7 t

Change since 2005
+55%

+210% since 1990

Total since 1850
2.02bn t

0.11% of all CO₂ ever emitted

Renewable electricity
24%

World 34% (2025)

Annual CO₂ emissions

million tonnes, fossil fuels and industry
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YearCO₂ (Mt)
202469.06
202368.96
202269.78
202170.28
202064.54
201968.74
201862.32
201761.10
201658.46
201558.50
201457.18
201356.61
201256.95
201154.87
201054.37
200950.86
200851.37
200748.91
200646.25
200544.66
200442.23
200336.57
200237.31
200136.81
200033.20
199931.99
199830.88
199729.98
199629.53
199528.75
199428.12
199326.78
199224.74
199123.69
199022.30

Per person vs the world

tonnes of CO₂
  • World average
  • Morocco

Renewable share of electricity

%
  • World
  • Morocco

Where Morocco's electricity came from, 2025

  • Coal 61.5%
  • Gas 10.9%
  • Oil 3.6%
  • Hydro 2.0%
  • Wind 16.0%
  • Solar 5.8%
  • Bioenergy & other 0.1%

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

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About Morocco's emissions

How much CO₂ does Morocco emit?

Morocco emitted about 69.1 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.18% of the world total, making it the 49th largest emitter.

What are Morocco's CO₂ emissions per person?

About 1.8 tonnes per person per year, 38% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

Are Morocco's emissions going down?

No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +55% compared with 2005 and +210% compared with 1990.

How much of Morocco's electricity is renewable?

24.0% in 2025, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.