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North Macedonia

North Macedonia emitted about 6.6 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.02% of the world total, making it the 127th largest emitter. About 3.6 tonnes per person per year, 77% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

CO₂ in 2024
6.62Mt

0.02% of the world · 127th largest

Per person
3.6t

World average 4.7 t

Change since 2005
−23%

−40% since 1990

Total since 1850
0.54bn t

0.03% of all CO₂ ever emitted

Renewable electricity
47%

World 34% (2025)

Annual CO₂ emissions

million tonnes, fossil fuels and industry
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YearCO₂ (Mt)
20246.62
20237.34
20227.35
20216.52
20206.98
20197.63
20186.65
20177.09
20166.61
20156.72
20147.17
20137.45
20128.46
20118.82
20108.18
20098.25
20088.94
20079.01
20068.65
20058.60
20048.23
20038.53
20027.84
20018.29
20008.47
19998.78
19989.65
19978.45
19969.42
19957.93
19947.90
19937.60
19928.39
19917.79
199011.10

Per person vs the world

tonnes of CO₂
  • World average
  • North Macedonia

Renewable share of electricity

%
  • World
  • North Macedonia

Where North Macedonia's electricity came from, 2025

  • Coal 30.6%
  • Gas 19.6%
  • Oil 2.5%
  • Hydro 19.9%
  • Wind 2.9%
  • Solar 23.8%
  • Bioenergy & other 0.6%

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

About North Macedonia's emissions

How much CO₂ does North Macedonia emit?

North Macedonia emitted about 6.6 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.02% of the world total, making it the 127th largest emitter.

What are North Macedonia's CO₂ emissions per person?

About 3.6 tonnes per person per year, 77% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

Are North Macedonia's emissions going down?

Yes. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were −23% compared with 2005 and −40% compared with 1990.

How much of North Macedonia's electricity is renewable?

47.2% in 2025, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.