Palestine CO₂ Emissions
Palestine emitted 4.8 million tonnes of CO₂ in 2024, 0.01% of the global total. That ranks it 138th of 213 countries and territories and works out at 0.87 tonnes per person.
Data year 2024 · Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) via Our World in Data
How much CO₂ does Palestine emit?
Palestine produced 4.8 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. The world total was 38.6 billion tonnes, so Palestine accounts for 0.01% of it.
With a population of about 5.5 million, that is 0.87 tonnes per person, 82% below the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
CO₂ emissions in Palestine since 1990
Annual emissions in Palestine have risen by 455% since 1990, from 861 thousand tonnes to 4.8 million tonnes. Over the last ten years, from 2014 to 2024, they have risen by 69%. 2024 is the highest year on record.
Where the CO₂ comes from
Oil is the only recorded source of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in Palestine.
How Palestine compares with other countries
These are the countries closest to Palestine in the 2024 ranking by total emissions. See the full ranking of all 213 countries.
| # | Country | Total (Mt) | Share of world | Per person (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 140 | Madagascar | 4.53 | 0.01% | 0.14 |
Historical emissions
Carbon dioxide stays in the atmosphere for a long time, so past emissions matter as well as current ones. Since records began, Palestine has emitted about 78 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry. That is less than 0.01% of the cumulative global total, compared with 0.01% of emissions in 2024.
Frequently asked questions
How much CO₂ does Palestine emit per year?
Palestine emitted 4.8 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 Palestine?
About 0.87 tonnes of CO₂ per person in 2024, which is 82% below the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
Are CO₂ emissions in Palestine rising or falling?
They have risen by 69% over the last ten years and risen by 455% since 1990. 2024 is the highest year on record.
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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