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Palestine CO₂ Emissions
Palestine emitted 4.8 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, or 0.87 t per person — #138 of 213 countries and 0.01% of global emissions. That is 18% of the world average of 4.73 t per person. Over the past ten years emissions rose by 69%.
CO₂ emissions of Palestine, 1990–2024
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)
CO₂ emissions by year (table)
| Year | CO₂ (million t) | Per person (t) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.8 | 0.87 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 4.8 | 0.88 | +1.1% |
| 2022 | 4.7 | 0.89 | +29.4% |
| 2021 | 3.6 | 0.70 | +9.3% |
| 2020 | 3.3 | 0.66 | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 3.3 | 0.66 | +10.4% |
| 2018 | 3.0 | 0.61 | -9.4% |
| 2017 | 3.3 | 0.69 | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 3.2 | 0.70 | +7.8% |
| 2015 | 3.0 | 0.66 | +5.8% |
| 2014 | 2.8 | 0.64 | +16.4% |
| 2013 | 2.4 | 0.57 | +11.0% |
| 2012 | 2.2 | 0.52 | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 2.2 | 0.55 | +10.4% |
| 2010 | 2.0 | 0.51 | -2.6% |
| 2009 | 2.1 | 0.53 | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 2.1 | 0.54 | -11.8% |
| 2007 | 2.3 | 0.62 | +2.6% |
| 2006 | 2.3 | 0.62 | -17.1% |
| 2005 | 2.7 | 0.77 | +24.9% |
| 2004 | 2.2 | 0.63 | +71.8% |
| 2003 | 1.3 | 0.38 | +10.5% |
| 2002 | 1.2 | 0.35 | -14.2% |
| 2001 | 1.3 | 0.42 | -19.0% |
| 2000 | 1.7 | 0.53 | +21.4% |
| 1999 | 1.4 | 0.45 | -6.2% |
| 1998 | 1.5 | 0.49 | +68.6% |
| 1997 | 0.9 | 0.30 | -16.6% |
| 1996 | 1.0 | 0.38 | +9.7% |
| 1995 | 0.9 | 0.36 | -2.0% |
| 1994 | 1.0 | 0.38 | +3.2% |
| 1993 | 0.9 | 0.39 | +2.4% |
| 1992 | 0.9 | 0.39 | +3.3% |
| 1991 | 0.9 | 0.40 | +2.6% |
| 1990 | 0.9 | 0.40 | — |
Where Palestine's CO₂ comes from
Oil is the largest source. Oil dominates — mostly transport fuel, so electrifying vehicles matters most here.
Per person: Palestine vs the world
Primary energy use: 4,920 kWh per person (world 21,654 kWh).
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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.