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.

CO2 emissions from gas flaring in Algeria

Name: CO2 emissions from gas flaring in Algeria
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site
License: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)

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

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.

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

1 Nigeria 25,658 thousand metric tons compare
2 Angola 13,296 thousand metric tons compare
4 Libya 6,278 thousand metric tons compare
5 Equatorial Guinea 1,038 thousand metric tons compare
6 Tunisia 300.69 thousand metric tons compare

See the full ranking of 51 places →

More environment data for Algeria

Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 252.7 Mt CO2e (2024)
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 5.4 t CO2e/capita (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 8.94 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 0.0747 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 37.18 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.0102 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 56.34 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.0812 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.2872 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 9.76 Mt CO2e (2024)

All data for Algeria →

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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Indicator: CO2 emissions from gas flaring (thousand metric tons)
Unit: thousand metric tons
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 51 places, 2,449 data points, 1960–2009
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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