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Tunisia

Tunisia emitted about 32.7 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.08% of the world total, making it the 71st largest emitter. About 2.7 tonnes per person per year, 56% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

CO₂ in 2024
33Mt

0.08% of the world · 71st largest

Per person
2.7t

World average 4.7 t

Change since 2005
+45%

+123% since 1990

Total since 1850
1.07bn t

0.06% of all CO₂ ever emitted

Renewable electricity
4%

World 34% (2025)

Annual CO₂ emissions

million tonnes, fossil fuels and industry
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YearCO₂ (Mt)
202432.66
202331.74
202230.79
202131.53
202028.85
201930.58
201831.12
201731.68
201630.97
201531.38
201429.88
201328.77
201228.19
201126.43
201027.90
200925.35
200825.45
200724.73
200622.92
200522.52
200422.14
200321.04
200220.38
200120.26
200019.44
199918.71
199818.29
199717.81
199617.21
199516.62
199416.76
199317.18
199215.84
199116.76
199014.62

Per person vs the world

tonnes of CO₂
  • World average
  • Tunisia

Renewable share of electricity

%
  • World
  • Tunisia

Where Tunisia's electricity came from, 2025

  • Gas 94.9%
  • Oil 1.0%
  • Wind 1.5%
  • Solar 2.5%

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

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About Tunisia's emissions

How much CO₂ does Tunisia emit?

Tunisia emitted about 32.7 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.08% of the world total, making it the 71st largest emitter.

What are Tunisia's CO₂ emissions per person?

About 2.7 tonnes per person per year, 56% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

Are Tunisia's emissions going down?

No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +45% compared with 2005 and +123% compared with 1990.

How much of Tunisia's electricity is renewable?

4.0% in 2025, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.