North Macedonia CO₂ Emissions
North Macedonia emitted 6.6 million tonnes of CO₂ in 2024, 0.02% of the global total. That ranks it 127th of 213 countries and territories and works out at 3.63 tonnes per person.
Data year 2024 · Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) via Our World in Data
How much CO₂ does North Macedonia emit?
North Macedonia produced 6.6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. The world total was 38.6 billion tonnes, so North Macedonia accounts for 0.02% of it.
With a population of about 1.8 million, that is 3.63 tonnes per person, 23% below the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
CO₂ emissions in North Macedonia since 1990
Annual emissions in North Macedonia have fallen by 40% since 1990, from 11 million tonnes to 6.6 million tonnes. Over the last ten years, from 2014 to 2024, they have fallen by 8%. Emissions peaked in 1988 at 11 million tonnes and are now 41% below that level.
Where the CO₂ comes from
Oil is the largest source of CO₂ in North Macedonia, at about 53% of the total, followed by coal at 37% and gas at 10%.
How North Macedonia compares with other countries
These are the countries closest to North Macedonia in the 2024 ranking by total emissions. See the full ranking of all 213 countries.
| # | Country | Total (Mt) | Share of world | Per person (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 | Equatorial Guinea | 7.01 | 0.02% | 3.70 |
| 126 | Mali | 6.98 | 0.02% | 0.28 |
| 127 | North Macedonia | 6.62 | 0.02% | 3.63 |
| 128 | Burkina Faso | 6.51 | 0.02% | 0.28 |
| 129 | Latvia | 6.46 | 0.02% | 3.45 |
Historical emissions
Carbon dioxide stays in the atmosphere for a long time, so past emissions matter as well as current ones. Since records began, North Macedonia has emitted about 538 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry. That is 0.03% of the cumulative global total, compared with 0.02% of emissions in 2024.
Frequently asked questions
How much CO₂ does North Macedonia emit per year?
North Macedonia emitted 6.6 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. That is 0.02% of global emissions.
What are the CO₂ emissions per person in North Macedonia?
About 3.63 tonnes of CO₂ per person in 2024, which is 23% below the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
Are CO₂ emissions in North Macedonia rising or falling?
They have fallen by 8% over the last ten years and fallen by 40% since 1990. Emissions peaked in 1988 at 11 million tonnes and are now 41% below that level.
What is the largest source of CO₂ in North Macedonia?
Oil is the largest source, responsible for about 53% of emissions from fossil fuels and industry, followed by coal at 37%.
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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