Tunisia CO₂ Emissions
Tunisia emitted 33 million tonnes of CO₂ in 2024, 0.09% of the global total. That ranks it 71st of 213 countries and territories and works out at 2.66 tonnes per person.
Data year 2024 · Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) via Our World in Data
How much CO₂ does Tunisia emit?
Tunisia produced 33 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. The world total was 38.6 billion tonnes, so Tunisia accounts for 0.09% of it.
With a population of about 12 million, that is 2.66 tonnes per person, 44% below the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
CO₂ emissions in Tunisia since 1990
Annual emissions in Tunisia have risen by 123% since 1990, from 15 million tonnes to 33 million tonnes. Over the last ten years, from 2014 to 2024, they have risen by 9%. 2024 is the highest year on record.
Where the CO₂ comes from
Oil is the largest source of CO₂ in Tunisia, at about 46% of the total, followed by gas at 40% and cement at 13%.
How Tunisia compares with other countries
These are the countries closest to Tunisia in the 2024 ranking by total emissions. See the full ranking of all 213 countries.
| # | Country | Total (Mt) | Share of world | Per person (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | Ireland | 33.31 | 0.09% | 6.34 |
| 70 | Dominican Republic | 33.13 | 0.09% | 2.90 |
| 71 | Tunisia | 32.66 | 0.09% | 2.66 |
| 72 | New Zealand | 32.48 | 0.08% | 6.23 |
| 73 | Switzerland | 32.07 | 0.08% | 3.60 |
Historical emissions
Carbon dioxide stays in the atmosphere for a long time, so past emissions matter as well as current ones. Since records began, Tunisia has emitted about 1.1 billion tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry. That is 0.06% of the cumulative global total, compared with 0.09% of emissions in 2024.
Frequently asked questions
How much CO₂ does Tunisia emit per year?
Tunisia emitted 33 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. That is 0.09% of global emissions.
What are the CO₂ emissions per person in Tunisia?
About 2.66 tonnes of CO₂ per person in 2024, which is 44% below the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
Are CO₂ emissions in Tunisia rising or falling?
They have risen by 9% over the last ten years and risen by 123% since 1990. 2024 is the highest year on record.
What is the largest source of CO₂ in Tunisia?
Oil is the largest source, responsible for about 46% of emissions from fossil fuels and industry, followed by gas at 40%.
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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