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Syria

Syria emitted about 31.8 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.08% of the world total, making it the 74th largest emitter. About 1.3 tonnes per person per year, 27% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

CO₂ in 2024
32Mt

0.08% of the world · 74th largest

Per person
1.3t

World average 4.7 t

Change since 2005
−38%

−15% since 1990

Total since 1850
2.06bn t

0.11% of all CO₂ ever emitted

Renewable electricity
4%

World 34% (2024)

Annual CO₂ emissions

million tonnes, fossil fuels and industry
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YearCO₂ (Mt)
202431.78
202331.67
202231.42
202132.51
202032.34
201933.49
201831.77
201734.47
201629.16
201531.12
201434.87
201334.26
201246.34
201159.08
201062.06
200963.26
200868.08
200766.97
200654.04
200551.16
200451.69
200355.38
200240.73
200151.34
200054.53
199955.53
199853.50
199749.61
199647.45
199546.39
199445.96
199345.52
199242.80
199142.43
199037.27

Per person vs the world

tonnes of CO₂
  • World average
  • Syria

Renewable share of electricity

%
  • World
  • Syria

Where Syria's electricity came from, 2024

  • Gas 52.3%
  • Oil 44.2%
  • Hydro 3.0%
  • Solar 0.4%
  • Bioenergy & other 0.1%

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

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About Syria's emissions

How much CO₂ does Syria emit?

Syria emitted about 31.8 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.08% of the world total, making it the 74th largest emitter.

What are Syria's CO₂ emissions per person?

About 1.3 tonnes per person per year, 27% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

Are Syria's emissions going down?

Yes. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were −38% compared with 2005 and −15% compared with 1990.

How much of Syria's electricity is renewable?

3.5% in 2024, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.