CO₂ emissions · Africa · 2024 data
Algeria CO₂ Emissions
Algeria emitted 198 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, or 4.23 t per person — #30 of 213 countries and 0.51% of global emissions. That is 90% of the world average of 4.73 t per person. Over the past ten years emissions rose by 30%.
198 Mt
CO₂ in 2024 · #30
4.23 t
Per person · #80 (world 4.73 t)
0.51%
Share of world CO₂
-2.3%
Change vs 2023
CO₂ emissions of Algeria, 1950–2024
3.81950
4.61955
6.21960
6.61965
15.11970
32.01975
66.11980
72.01985
75.91990
95.91995
84.62000
1102005
1182010
1602015
1712020
1982024
Million tonnes of CO₂ per year · fossil fuels and industry, excluding land use · Our World in Data, based on the Global Carbon Budget and Jones et al. (CC BY 4.0)
2023
Peak year (203 Mt)
+161%
Since 1990
+81%
Since 2005
5.48 Gt
Emitted in total · #40
CO₂ emissions by year (table)
| Year | CO₂ (million t) | Per person (t) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 198.2 | 4.23 | -2.3% |
| 2023 | 202.8 | 4.39 | +5.2% |
| 2022 | 192.8 | 4.24 | +5.9% |
| 2021 | 182.0 | 4.07 | +6.4% |
| 2020 | 171.1 | 3.89 | -6.2% |
| 2019 | 182.4 | 4.21 | +4.6% |
| 2018 | 174.5 | 4.10 | +5.6% |
| 2017 | 165.3 | 3.96 | +4.4% |
| 2016 | 158.3 | 3.88 | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 160.3 | 4.01 | +5.2% |
| 2014 | 152.4 | 3.89 | +7.7% |
| 2013 | 141.5 | 3.68 | +4.4% |
| 2012 | 135.6 | 3.60 | +8.7% |
| 2011 | 124.7 | 3.38 | +5.8% |
| 2010 | 117.8 | 3.26 | +1.3% |
| 2009 | 116.3 | 3.28 | +7.1% |
| 2008 | 108.6 | 3.12 | +1.0% |
| 2007 | 107.5 | 3.15 | +3.6% |
| 2006 | 103.8 | 3.09 | -5.3% |
| 2005 | 109.6 | 3.31 | +20.6% |
| 2004 | 90.9 | 2.78 | -3.4% |
| 2003 | 94.1 | 2.92 | +4.9% |
| 2002 | 89.7 | 2.82 | +4.2% |
| 2001 | 86.0 | 2.75 | +1.7% |
| 2000 | 84.6 | 2.74 | -6.7% |
| 1999 | 90.6 | 2.97 | -14.3% |
| 1998 | 105.7 | 3.52 | +20.8% |
| 1997 | 87.5 | 2.96 | -12.1% |
| 1996 | 99.6 | 3.43 | +3.8% |
| 1995 | 95.9 | 3.37 | +9.2% |
| 1994 | 87.8 | 3.15 | +8.0% |
| 1993 | 81.3 | 2.98 | +2.6% |
| 1992 | 79.3 | 2.98 | +1.7% |
| 1991 | 78.0 | 3.00 | +2.7% |
| 1990 | 75.9 | 2.99 | -3.9% |
| 1989 | 78.9 | 3.19 | -4.7% |
| 1988 | 82.8 | 3.44 | -0.2% |
| 1987 | 83.0 | 3.54 | +10.1% |
| 1986 | 75.4 | 3.31 | +4.7% |
| 1985 | 72.0 | 3.27 | +2.2% |
| 1984 | 70.4 | 3.31 | +35.2% |
| 1983 | 52.1 | 2.53 | +34.2% |
| 1982 | 38.8 | 1.95 | -15.6% |
| 1981 | 46.0 | 2.39 | -30.4% |
| 1980 | 66.1 | 3.55 | +46.0% |
| 1979 | 45.3 | 2.51 | -27.3% |
| 1978 | 62.3 | 3.56 | +49.2% |
| 1977 | 41.8 | 2.45 | +6.9% |
| 1976 | 39.1 | 2.38 | +22.2% |
| 1975 | 32.0 | 2.04 | +0.4% |
| 1974 | 31.8 | 2.10 | -16.7% |
| 1973 | 38.3 | 2.59 | +35.1% |
| 1972 | 28.3 | 1.96 | +51.9% |
| 1971 | 18.6 | 1.32 | +23.8% |
| 1970 | 15.1 | 1.09 | +33.7% |
| 1969 | 11.3 | 0.84 | +24.5% |
| 1968 | 9.1 | 0.69 | +7.3% |
| 1967 | 8.4 | 0.66 | +0.1% |
| 1966 | 8.4 | 0.67 | +27.8% |
| 1965 | 6.6 | 0.53 | +16.8% |
| 1964 | 5.6 | 0.46 | +4.1% |
| 1963 | 5.4 | 0.45 | -4.3% |
| 1962 | 5.7 | 0.48 | -6.5% |
| 1961 | 6.1 | 0.52 | -1.5% |
| 1960 | 6.2 | 0.54 | +8.7% |
| 1959 | 5.7 | 0.51 | +8.5% |
| 1958 | 5.2 | 0.48 | -5.8% |
| 1957 | 5.5 | 0.52 | +10.9% |
| 1956 | 5.0 | 0.48 | +8.4% |
| 1955 | 4.6 | 0.45 | +11.0% |
| 1954 | 4.2 | 0.42 | +3.8% |
| 1953 | 4.0 | 0.41 | +2.8% |
| 1952 | 3.9 | 0.41 | -5.9% |
| 1951 | 4.1 | 0.45 | +9.2% |
| 1950 | 3.8 | 0.42 | +316.7% |
Where Algeria's CO₂ comes from
Gas
51% · 102 MtOil
34% · 68.1 MtFlaring
7% · 14.8 MtCement
6% · 12.8 MtCoal
0% · 606 ktGas is the largest source.
Per person: Algeria vs the world
#80
Algeria
4.23 tWorld average
4.73 tPrimary energy use: 16,237 kWh per person (world 21,654 kWh).
All greenhouse gases (2024)
CO₂ from fossil fuels & industry
198 MtCO₂ from land use & forests
2.5 MtMethane (CH₄)
69.2 MtNitrous oxide (N₂O)
8.1 MtTotal: 276 million tonnes CO₂-equivalent (5.90 t per person) · 0.34% of global warming to date.
Frequently asked questions about CO₂ emissions in Algeria
How much CO₂ does Algeria emit?
Algeria emitted 198 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, or 4.23 t per person — #30 of 213 countries and 0.51% of global emissions.
What are Algeria's CO₂ emissions per capita?
About 4.23 t of CO₂ per person in 2024 (#80 of 212). That is 90% of the world average of 4.73 t per person.
Are Algeria's emissions going up or down?
Over the past ten years emissions rose by 30%. Compared with 1990 they are 161% higher, and compared with 2005 81% higher.
What is the main source of CO₂ in Algeria?
Gas, with 51% of fossil and industrial CO₂ (102 million tonnes).
How much has Algeria contributed to climate change historically?
Since records begin, Algeria has emitted 5.48 billion tonnes of CO₂ — 0.30% of the world total (#40). Its greenhouse gases have warmed the planet by about 0.006 °C.
Data: Our World in Data, based on the Global Carbon Budget and Jones et al. (CC BY 4.0). CO₂ figures cover fossil fuels and industry (territorial), excluding land-use change unless stated.