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Malta

Malta emitted about 1.7 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, making it the 158th largest emitter. About 3.2 tonnes per person per year, 68% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

CO₂ in 2024
1.73Mt

0.00% of the world · 158th largest

Per person
3.2t

World average 4.7 t

Change since 2005
−35%

−29% since 1990

Total since 1850
0.11bn t

0.01% of all CO₂ ever emitted

Renewable electricity
16%

World 34% (2025)

Annual CO₂ emissions

million tonnes, fossil fuels and industry
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YearCO₂ (Mt)
20241.73
20231.77
20221.77
20211.61
20201.60
20191.65
20181.55
20171.54
20161.38
20151.70
20142.42
20132.43
20122.75
20112.61
20102.62
20092.56
20082.72
20072.73
20062.66
20052.65
20042.85
20032.96
20022.75
20012.74
20002.47
19992.57
19982.53
19972.56
19962.53
19952.45
19942.66
19932.89
19922.29
19912.27
19902.43

Per person vs the world

tonnes of CO₂
  • World average
  • Malta

Renewable share of electricity

%
  • World
  • Malta

Where Malta's electricity came from, 2025

  • Gas 83.1%
  • Oil 0.9%
  • Solar 15.5%
  • Bioenergy & other 0.5%

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

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About Malta's emissions

How much CO₂ does Malta emit?

Malta emitted about 1.7 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, making it the 158th largest emitter.

What are Malta's CO₂ emissions per person?

About 3.2 tonnes per person per year, 68% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

Are Malta's emissions going down?

Yes. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were −35% compared with 2005 and −29% compared with 1990.

How much of Malta's electricity is renewable?

16.0% in 2025, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.