Afghanistan CO₂ Emissions
Afghanistan emitted 11 million tonnes of CO₂ in 2024, 0.03% of the global total. That ranks it 108th of 213 countries and territories and works out at 0.25 tonnes per person.
Data year 2024 · Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) via Our World in Data
How much CO₂ does Afghanistan emit?
Afghanistan produced 11 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. The world total was 38.6 billion tonnes, so Afghanistan accounts for 0.03% of it.
With a population of about 43 million, that is 0.25 tonnes per person, 95% below the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
CO₂ emissions in Afghanistan since 1990
Annual emissions in Afghanistan have risen by 435% since 1990, from 2.0 million tonnes to 11 million tonnes. Over the last ten years, from 2014 to 2024, they have risen by 24%. Emissions peaked in 2011 at 11 million tonnes and are now 5% below that level.
Where the CO₂ comes from
Oil is the largest source of CO₂ in Afghanistan, at about 63% of the total, followed by coal at 36% and gas at 1%.
How Afghanistan compares with other countries
These are the countries closest to Afghanistan in the 2024 ranking by total emissions. See the full ranking of all 213 countries.
| # | Country | Total (Mt) | Share of world | Per person (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106 | Georgia | 11.78 | 0.03% | 3.10 |
| 107 | Kyrgyzstan | 11.77 | 0.03% | 1.64 |
| 108 | Afghanistan | 10.83 | 0.03% | 0.25 |
| 109 | Tajikistan | 10.74 | 0.03% | 1.01 |
| 110 | Yemen | 10.12 | 0.03% | 0.25 |
Historical emissions
Carbon dioxide stays in the atmosphere for a long time, so past emissions matter as well as current ones. Since records began, Afghanistan has emitted about 243 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry. That is 0.01% of the cumulative global total, compared with 0.03% of emissions in 2024.
Frequently asked questions
How much CO₂ does Afghanistan emit per year?
Afghanistan emitted 11 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. That is 0.03% of global emissions.
What are the CO₂ emissions per person in Afghanistan?
About 0.25 tonnes of CO₂ per person in 2024, which is 95% below the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
Are CO₂ emissions in Afghanistan rising or falling?
They have risen by 24% over the last ten years and risen by 435% since 1990. Emissions peaked in 2011 at 11 million tonnes and are now 5% below that level.
What is the largest source of CO₂ in Afghanistan?
Oil is the largest source, responsible for about 63% of emissions from fossil fuels and industry, followed by coal at 36%.
About the data. Figures are annual carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels and from industry, such as cement production. They are counted where the emissions happen and do not include land-use change, other greenhouse gases, or emissions from imported goods.
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025), processed by Our World in Data and used under the CC BY 4.0 licence. Latest year available: 2024.
From countries to companies. Work out your own business footprint from four figures on your bills.
Open the calculator