Tajikistan CO₂ Emissions
Tajikistan emitted 11 million tonnes of CO₂ in 2024, 0.03% of the global total. That ranks it 109th 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 Tajikistan emit?
Tajikistan produced 11 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. The world total was 38.6 billion tonnes, so Tajikistan accounts for 0.03% of it.
With a population of about 11 million, that is 1.01 tonnes per person, 79% below the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
CO₂ emissions in Tajikistan since 1990
Annual emissions in Tajikistan have fallen by 13% since 1990, from 12 million tonnes to 11 million tonnes. Over the last ten years, from 2014 to 2024, they have risen by 133%. Emissions peaked in 1988 at 13 million tonnes and are now 17% below that level.
Where the CO₂ comes from
Coal is the largest source of CO₂ in Tajikistan, at about 41% of the total, followed by oil at 35% and cement at 20%.
How Tajikistan compares with other countries
These are the countries closest to Tajikistan in the 2024 ranking by total emissions. See the full ranking of all 213 countries.
| # | Country | Total (Mt) | Share of world | Per person (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 111 | Cameroon | 9.63 | 0.03% | 0.33 |
Historical emissions
Carbon dioxide stays in the atmosphere for a long time, so past emissions matter as well as current ones. Since records began, Tajikistan has emitted about 518 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry. That is 0.03% of the cumulative global total, compared with 0.03% of emissions in 2024.
Frequently asked questions
How much CO₂ does Tajikistan emit per year?
Tajikistan 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 Tajikistan?
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 Tajikistan rising or falling?
They have risen by 133% over the last ten years and fallen by 13% since 1990. Emissions peaked in 1988 at 13 million tonnes and are now 17% below that level.
What is the largest source of CO₂ in Tajikistan?
Coal is the largest source, responsible for about 41% of emissions from fossil fuels and industry, followed by oil at 35%.
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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