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CO₂ emissions · Europe · 2024 data

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Armenia emitted 7.4 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, or 2.50 t per person — #122 of 213 countries and 0.02% of global emissions. That is 53% of the world average of 4.73 t per person. Emissions peaked in 1989 at 9.4 million tonnes and are now 21% lower.

7.4 Mt
CO₂ in 2024 · #122
2.50 t
Per person · #121 (world 4.73 t)
0.02%
Share of world CO₂
+0.0%
Change vs 2023

CO₂ emissions of Armenia, 1950–2024

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)

1989
Peak year (9.4 Mt)
−17%
Since 1990
+70%
Since 2005
407 Mt
Emitted in total · #108
CO₂ emissions by year (table)
YearCO₂ (million t)Per person (t)Change
20247.42.50+0.0%
20237.42.52-3.5%
20227.72.67+4.7%
20217.42.56+8.2%
20206.82.35+8.1%
20196.32.16+7.9%
20185.82.00+5.1%
20175.51.90+6.3%
20165.21.78-4.8%
20155.51.87-2.4%
20145.61.92+1.2%
20135.51.89-3.7%
20125.71.97+15.7%
20115.01.70+16.8%
20104.31.45-2.5%
20094.41.48-21.7%
20085.61.88+9.3%
20075.11.71+15.9%
20064.41.47+0.6%
20054.41.46+18.6%
20043.71.22+6.8%
20033.51.14+12.3%
20023.11.01-12.9%
20013.51.15+1.2%
20003.51.12+14.8%
19993.00.96-11.1%
19983.41.07+5.1%
19973.31.00+30.1%
19962.50.76-25.7%
19953.41.02+25.3%
19942.70.80+7.0%
19932.50.73-56.1%
19925.71.60-22.5%
19917.42.04-18.0%
19909.02.54-4.4%
19899.42.74+1.3%
19889.32.77+13.8%
19878.22.45+0.3%
19868.12.47-4.8%
19858.62.62+7.8%
19847.92.46+0.9%
19837.92.46+1.5%
19827.72.45+1.9%
19817.62.42-1.7%
19807.72.49+3.9%
19797.42.42+0.8%
19787.42.45+3.5%
19777.12.45+3.5%
19766.92.45+3.9%
19756.62.42+5.2%
19746.32.35+4.0%
19736.12.31+4.4%
19725.82.26+5.3%
19715.52.19+6.3%
19705.22.10+5.2%
19694.92.04+4.2%
19684.72.00+2.9%
19674.61.99+4.7%
19664.41.96+5.6%
19654.21.91+6.1%
19643.91.85+6.5%
19633.71.79+7.4%
19623.41.72+5.1%
19613.31.69+3.2%
19603.21.70+4.2%
19593.01.69+5.1%
19582.91.66+6.8%
19572.71.60+9.5%
19562.51.51+9.7%
19552.21.42+13.4%
19542.01.29+9.1%
19531.81.22+5.8%
19521.71.18+7.0%
19511.61.13+8.3%
19501.51.07+11.3%

Where Armenia's CO₂ comes from

Gas
71% · 5.3 Mt
Oil
21% · 1.5 Mt
Cement
8% · 579 kt
Coal
1% · 46 kt

Gas is the largest source.

Per person: Armenia vs the world

#121Flag of Armenia
Armenia
2.50 t
World average
4.73 t

Production vs consumption

Counting the CO₂ embedded in the goods it imports and exports, Armenia's consumption-based footprint was 7.7 million tonnes (2.61 t per person) in 2023. Armenia is a net importer of emissions: its consumption causes 3% more CO₂ than it emits at home.

Primary energy use: 16,739 kWh per person (world 21,654 kWh).

All greenhouse gases (2024)

CO₂ from fossil fuels & industry
7.4 Mt
CO₂ from land use & forests
24 kt
Methane (CH₄)
1.6 Mt
Nitrous oxide (N₂O)
712 kt
Total: 10.3 million tonnes CO₂-equivalent (3.47 t per person) · 0.02% of global warming to date.

Armenia and its neighbours — CO₂ per person

#31Flag of Iran8.66 t
#55Flag of Türkiye5.87 t
#87Flag of Azerbaijan3.85 t
#108Flag of Georgia3.10 t
#121Flag of Armenia
Armenia
2.50 t

Frequently asked questions about CO₂ emissions in Armenia

How much CO₂ does Armenia emit?

Armenia emitted 7.4 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, or 2.50 t per person — #122 of 213 countries and 0.02% of global emissions.

What are Armenia's CO₂ emissions per capita?

About 2.50 t of CO₂ per person in 2024 (#121 of 212). That is 53% of the world average of 4.73 t per person.

Are Armenia's emissions going up or down?

Emissions peaked in 1989 at 9.4 million tonnes and are now 21% lower. Compared with 1990 they are 17% lower, and compared with 2005 70% higher.

What is the main source of CO₂ in Armenia?

Gas, with 71% of fossil and industrial CO₂ (5.3 million tonnes).

How much has Armenia contributed to climate change historically?

Since records begin, Armenia has emitted 407 million tonnes of CO₂ — 0.02% of the world total (#108). Its greenhouse gases have warmed the planet by about 0.000 °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.