Qatar CO₂ Emissions
Qatar emitted 126 million tonnes of CO₂ in 2024, 0.33% of the global total. That ranks it 38th of 213 countries and territories and works out at 41.27 tonnes per person.
Data year 2024 · Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) via Our World in Data
How much CO₂ does Qatar emit?
Qatar produced 126 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. The world total was 38.6 billion tonnes, so Qatar accounts for 0.33% of it.
With a population of about 3.0 million, that is 41.27 tonnes per person, 8.7 times the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
CO₂ emissions in Qatar since 1990
Annual emissions in Qatar have risen by 1,001% since 1990, from 11 million tonnes to 126 million tonnes. Over the last ten years, from 2014 to 2024, they have risen by 37%. 2024 is the highest year on record.
Where the CO₂ comes from
Gas is the largest source of CO₂ in Qatar, at about 82% of the total, followed by oil at 15% and cement at 2%.
How Qatar compares with other countries
These are the countries closest to Qatar in the 2024 ranking by total emissions. See the full ranking of all 213 countries.
| # | Country | Total (Mt) | Share of world | Per person (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | Nigeria | 135.82 | 0.35% | 0.58 |
| 37 | Kuwait | 129.52 | 0.34% | 26.25 |
| 38 | Qatar | 125.81 | 0.33% | 41.27 |
| 39 | Venezuela | 116.04 | 0.30% | 4.08 |
| 40 | Netherlands | 114.79 | 0.30% | 6.30 |
Historical emissions
Carbon dioxide stays in the atmosphere for a long time, so past emissions matter as well as current ones. Since records began, Qatar has emitted about 2.6 billion tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry. That is 0.14% of the cumulative global total, compared with 0.33% of emissions in 2024.
Frequently asked questions
How much CO₂ does Qatar emit per year?
Qatar emitted 126 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. That is 0.33% of global emissions.
What are the CO₂ emissions per person in Qatar?
About 41.27 tonnes of CO₂ per person in 2024, which is 8.7 times the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
Are CO₂ emissions in Qatar rising or falling?
They have risen by 37% over the last ten years and risen by 1,001% since 1990. 2024 is the highest year on record.
What is the largest source of CO₂ in Qatar?
Gas is the largest source, responsible for about 82% of emissions from fossil fuels and industry, followed by oil at 15%.
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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