CO2 emissions from gas flaring in Algeria
Algeria: CO2 emissions from gas flaring was 10,594 thousand metric tons in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2009)
10,594 thousand metric tons
Change on year
up 11.1%
World rank
3rd
of 51 countries
All-time high
24,455 thousand metric tons
in 1973
All-time low
0 thousand metric tons
in 1960
Years of data
50
1960–2009
CO2 emissions from gas flaring in Algeria, 1960–2009
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in thousand metric tons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co2 emissions from gas flaring in Algeria is 10,594 thousand metric tons, measured in 2009.
The figure is up 11.1% on the previous year and down 18.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 emissions from gas flaring in Algeria peaked at 24,455 thousand metric tons in 1973 and was at its lowest, 0 thousand metric tons, in 1960.
Algeria ranks 3rd of 51 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
CO2 emissions from gas flaring in Algeria, year by year
| Year | thousand metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0 thousand metric tons | — |
| 1961 | 0 thousand metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 0 thousand metric tons | — |
| 1963 | 0 thousand metric tons | — |
| 1964 | 0 thousand metric tons | — |
| 1965 | 0 thousand metric tons | — |
| 1966 | 0 thousand metric tons | — |
| 1967 | 0 thousand metric tons | — |
| 1968 | 0 thousand metric tons | — |
| 1969 | 0 thousand metric tons | — |
| 1970 | 6,663 thousand metric tons | — |
| 1971 | 8,988 thousand metric tons | +34.9% |
| 1972 | 16,835 thousand metric tons | +87.3% |
| 1973 | 24,455 thousand metric tons | +45.3% |
| 1974 | 18,669 thousand metric tons | -23.7% |
| 1975 | 15,005 thousand metric tons | -19.6% |
| 1976 | 20,777 thousand metric tons | +38.5% |
| 1977 | 22,911 thousand metric tons | +10.3% |
| 1978 | 23,560 thousand metric tons | +2.8% |
| 1979 | 19,299 thousand metric tons | -18.1% |
| 1980 | 18,702 thousand metric tons | -3.1% |
| 1981 | 12,956 thousand metric tons | -30.7% |
| 1982 | 9,267 thousand metric tons | -28.5% |
| 1983 | 8,412 thousand metric tons | -9.2% |
| 1984 | 10,990 thousand metric tons | +30.6% |
| 1985 | 16,421 thousand metric tons | +49.4% |
| 1986 | 14,437 thousand metric tons | -12.1% |
| 1987 | 12,127 thousand metric tons | -16.0% |
| 1988 | 11,071 thousand metric tons | -8.7% |
| 1989 | 11,782 thousand metric tons | +6.4% |
| 1990 | 8,702 thousand metric tons | -26.1% |
| 1991 | 8,661 thousand metric tons | -0.5% |
| 1992 | 13,909 thousand metric tons | +60.6% |
| 1993 | 12,952 thousand metric tons | -6.9% |
| 1994 | 13,216 thousand metric tons | +2.0% |
| 1995 | 15,592 thousand metric tons | +18.0% |
| 1996 | 14,411 thousand metric tons | -7.6% |
| 1997 | 13,337 thousand metric tons | -7.5% |
| 1998 | 13,344 thousand metric tons | +0.1% |
| 1999 | 12,963 thousand metric tons | -2.9% |
| 2000 | 11,118 thousand metric tons | -14.2% |
| 2001 | 8,438 thousand metric tons | -24.1% |
| 2002 | 8,599 thousand metric tons | +1.9% |
| 2003 | 8,265 thousand metric tons | -3.9% |
| 2004 | 7,011 thousand metric tons | -15.2% |
| 2005 | 6,190 thousand metric tons | -11.7% |
| 2006 | 6,428 thousand metric tons | +3.9% |
| 2007 | 8,999 thousand metric tons | +40.0% |
| 2008 | 9,534 thousand metric tons | +5.9% |
| 2009 | 10,594 thousand metric tons | +11.1% |
Algeria compared with similar countries
- Algeria's 10,594 thousand metric tons is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 150.35 thousand metric tons, 70.5× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 thousand metric tons | 0 thousand metric tons | 0 thousand metric tons | 10 |
| 1970s | 17,716 thousand metric tons | 6,663 thousand metric tons | 24,455 thousand metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 12,616 thousand metric tons | 8,412 thousand metric tons | 18,702 thousand metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 12,709 thousand metric tons | 8,661 thousand metric tons | 15,592 thousand metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 8,518 thousand metric tons | 6,190 thousand metric tons | 11,118 thousand metric tons | 10 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
More environment data for Algeria
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -26.91 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -13.76 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.401 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.01 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -2.41 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 1.21 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co2 emissions from gas flaring in Algeria?
- Co2 emissions from gas flaring in Algeria was 10,594 thousand metric tons in 2009, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest co2 emissions from gas flaring recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 24,455 thousand metric tons in 1973.
- What is the lowest co2 emissions from gas flaring recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 thousand metric tons in 1960.
- How does Algeria rank for co2 emissions from gas flaring?
- Algeria ranks 3rd out of 51 countries with data for 2009.
- Is co2 emissions from gas flaring rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of CO2 emissions from gas flaring (thousand metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Carbon dioxide emissions from gas flaring fuel consumption refer mainly to emissions from gas flaring activities.