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Palestine

Palestine emitted about 4.8 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, making it the 138th largest emitter. About 0.9 tonnes per person per year, 18% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

CO₂ in 2024
4.78Mt

0.01% of the world · 138th largest

Per person
0.9t

World average 4.7 t

Change since 2005
+75%

+455% since 1990

Total since 1850
0.08bn t

0.00% of all CO₂ ever emitted

Renewable electricity
39%

World 34% (2024)

Annual CO₂ emissions

million tonnes, fossil fuels and industry
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YearCO₂ (Mt)
20244.78
20234.76
20224.70
20213.64
20203.33
20193.27
20182.96
20173.27
20163.24
20153.00
20142.84
20132.44
20122.20
20112.25
20102.03
20092.09
20082.05
20072.33
20062.27
20052.74
20042.19
20031.28
20021.15
20011.35
20001.66
19991.37
19981.46
19970.87
19961.04
19950.95
19940.96
19930.93
19920.91
19910.88
19900.86

Per person vs the world

tonnes of CO₂
  • World average
  • Palestine

Renewable share of electricity

%
  • World
  • Palestine

Where Palestine's electricity came from, 2024

  • Oil 60.6%
  • Solar 39.4%

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

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About Palestine's emissions

How much CO₂ does Palestine emit?

Palestine emitted about 4.8 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, making it the 138th largest emitter.

What are Palestine's CO₂ emissions per person?

About 0.9 tonnes per person per year, 18% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

Are Palestine's emissions going down?

No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +75% compared with 2005 and +455% compared with 1990.

How much of Palestine's electricity is renewable?

39.4% in 2024, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.