Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan

Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan: Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual was 1.99 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.99 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 0.8%
Rank
15th
of 47 groups
All-time high
10.96 % change on previous year
in 1973
All-time low
-9.55 % change on previous year
in 1981
Years of data
54
1971–2024

Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, 1971–2024

-10-50510197119972024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan recorded 1.99 % change on previous year for total greenhouse gas emissions excluding lulucf (mt co2e), annual in 2024.

That represents a change of down 0.8% on the previous year and down 24.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total greenhouse gas emissions excluding lulucf (mt co2e), annual in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan peaked at 10.96 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -9.55 % change on previous year, in 1981.

Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan ranks 15th of 47 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, year by year

Annual values for Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, 1971 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 2.61 % change on previous year
1972 5.25 % change on previous year +101.4%
1973 10.96 % change on previous year +108.8%
1974 -2.58 % change on previous year -123.6%
1975 1.41 % change on previous year -154.5%
1976 6.94 % change on previous year +392.5%
1977 2.34 % change on previous year -66.2%
1978 2.67 % change on previous year +13.8%
1979 2.83 % change on previous year +6.2%
1980 -5.59 % change on previous year -297.6%
1981 -9.55 % change on previous year +70.8%
1982 3.96 % change on previous year -141.4%
1983 3.53 % change on previous year -10.7%
1984 0.4686 % change on previous year -86.7%
1985 3.73 % change on previous year +696.7%
1986 4.21 % change on previous year +12.7%
1987 5.45 % change on previous year +29.6%
1988 5.92 % change on previous year +8.5%
1989 5.95 % change on previous year +0.5%
1990 1.19 % change on previous year -80.0%
1991 0.2307 % change on previous year -80.6%
1992 5.58 % change on previous year +2320.0%
1993 4.94 % change on previous year -11.5%
1994 5.7 % change on previous year +15.3%
1995 2.61 % change on previous year -54.2%
1996 3.53 % change on previous year +35.2%
1997 3.8 % change on previous year +7.7%
1998 -0.0851 % change on previous year -102.2%
1999 3.11 % change on previous year -3758.3%
2000 4.96 % change on previous year +59.5%
2001 2.01 % change on previous year -59.5%
2002 1.92 % change on previous year -4.5%
2003 5.31 % change on previous year +176.2%
2004 4.57 % change on previous year -13.9%
2005 5.28 % change on previous year +15.6%
2006 5.02 % change on previous year -4.9%
2007 3.1 % change on previous year -38.2%
2008 4.37 % change on previous year +40.8%
2009 2.38 % change on previous year -45.4%
2010 3.52 % change on previous year +47.8%
2011 2.05 % change on previous year -41.7%
2012 4.38 % change on previous year +113.3%
2013 1.56 % change on previous year -64.5%
2014 2.65 % change on previous year +70.4%
2015 1.64 % change on previous year -38.3%
2016 3.68 % change on previous year +124.9%
2017 2.43 % change on previous year -34.0%
2018 -0.1559 % change on previous year -106.4%
2019 1.69 % change on previous year -1184.2%
2020 -0.8399 % change on previous year -149.7%
2021 4.74 % change on previous year -664.1%
2022 2.97 % change on previous year -37.4%
2023 2.01 % change on previous year -32.4%
2024 1.99 % change on previous year -0.8%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
1999 +3758.3% -0.0851 % change on previous year 3.11 % change on previous year
1992 +2320.0% 0.2307 % change on previous year 5.58 % change on previous year
2019 +1184.2% -0.1559 % change on previous year 1.69 % change on previous year
1985 +696.7% 0.4686 % change on previous year 3.73 % change on previous year
2021 +664.1% -0.8399 % change on previous year 4.74 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 3.6 % change on previous year -2.58 % change on previous year 10.96 % change on previous year 9
1980s 1.81 % change on previous year -9.55 % change on previous year 5.95 % change on previous year 10
1990s 3.06 % change on previous year -0.0851 % change on previous year 5.7 % change on previous year 10
2000s 3.89 % change on previous year 1.92 % change on previous year 5.31 % change on previous year 10
2010s 2.34 % change on previous year -0.1559 % change on previous year 4.38 % change on previous year 10
2020s 2.17 % change on previous year -0.8399 % change on previous year 4.74 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan

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  2. 13 Peru 4.59 % change on previous year compare
  3. 14 French Polynesia 4.57 % change on previous year compare
  4. 15 Egypt 4.56 % change on previous year compare
  5. 16 Chad 4.44 % change on previous year compare
  6. 17 Seychelles 4.41 % change on previous year compare
  7. 18 Malaysia 4.33 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is total greenhouse gas emissions excluding lulucf (mt co2e), annual in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding lulucf (mt co2e), annual in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan was 1.99 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest total greenhouse gas emissions excluding lulucf (mt co2e), annual recorded in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
The highest recorded value was 10.96 % change on previous year in 1973.
What is the lowest total greenhouse gas emissions excluding lulucf (mt co2e), annual recorded in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
The lowest recorded value was -9.55 % change on previous year in 1981.
How does Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan rank for total greenhouse gas emissions excluding lulucf (mt co2e), annual?
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan ranks 15th out of 47 groups with data for 2024.
Is total greenhouse gas emissions excluding lulucf (mt co2e), annual rising or falling in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
Over the last ten years it is down 24.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
250 places, 13,498 data points, 1971–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.