Mauritania CO₂ Emissions
Mauritania emitted 5.2 million tonnes of CO₂ in 2024, 0.01% of the global total. That ranks it 137th of 213 countries and territories and works out at 1.01 tonnes per person.
Data year 2024 · Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) via Our World in Data
How much CO₂ does Mauritania emit?
Mauritania produced 5.2 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. The world total was 38.6 billion tonnes, so Mauritania accounts for 0.01% of it.
With a population of about 5.2 million, that is 1.01 tonnes per person, 79% below the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
CO₂ emissions in Mauritania since 1990
Annual emissions in Mauritania have risen by 513% since 1990, from 854 thousand tonnes to 5.2 million tonnes. Over the last ten years, from 2014 to 2024, they have risen by 104%. Emissions peaked in 2022 at 5.3 million tonnes and are now 1% below that level.
Where the CO₂ comes from
Oil is the largest source of CO₂ in Mauritania, at about 100% of the total, followed by flaring at 0%.
How Mauritania compares with other countries
These are the countries closest to Mauritania in the 2024 ranking by total emissions. See the full ranking of all 213 countries.
| # | Country | Total (Mt) | Share of world | Per person (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 135 | Moldova | 5.33 | 0.01% | 1.75 |
| 136 | New Caledonia | 5.29 | 0.01% | 18.06 |
| 137 | Mauritania | 5.24 | 0.01% | 1.01 |
| 138 | Palestine | 4.78 | 0.01% | 0.87 |
| 139 | Mauritius | 4.67 | 0.01% | 3.68 |
Historical emissions
Carbon dioxide stays in the atmosphere for a long time, so past emissions matter as well as current ones. Since records began, Mauritania has emitted about 100 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry. That is 0.01% of the cumulative global total, compared with 0.01% of emissions in 2024.
Frequently asked questions
How much CO₂ does Mauritania emit per year?
Mauritania emitted 5.2 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. That is 0.01% of global emissions.
What are the CO₂ emissions per person in Mauritania?
About 1.01 tonnes of CO₂ per person in 2024, which is 79% below the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
Are CO₂ emissions in Mauritania rising or falling?
They have risen by 104% over the last ten years and risen by 513% since 1990. Emissions peaked in 2022 at 5.3 million tonnes and are now 1% below that level.
What is the largest source of CO₂ in Mauritania?
Oil is the largest source, responsible for about 100% of emissions from fossil fuels and industry, followed by flaring at 0%.
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.
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