Yemen CO₂ Emissions
Yemen emitted 10 million tonnes of CO₂ in 2024, 0.03% of the global total. That ranks it 110th of 213 countries and territories and works out at 0.25 tonnes per person.
Data year 2024 · Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) via Our World in Data
How much CO₂ does Yemen emit?
Yemen produced 10 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. The world total was 38.6 billion tonnes, so Yemen accounts for 0.03% of it.
With a population of about 41 million, that is 0.25 tonnes per person, 95% below the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
CO₂ emissions in Yemen since 1990
Annual emissions in Yemen have risen by 6% since 1990, from 9.6 million tonnes to 10 million tonnes. Over the last ten years, from 2014 to 2024, they have fallen by 62%. Emissions peaked in 2013 at 27 million tonnes and are now 63% below that level.
Where the CO₂ comes from
Oil is the largest source of CO₂ in Yemen, at about 80% of the total, followed by cement at 8% and flaring at 7%.
How Yemen compares with other countries
These are the countries closest to Yemen in the 2024 ranking by total emissions. See the full ranking of all 213 countries.
| # | Country | Total (Mt) | Share of world | Per person (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 112 | El Salvador | 8.97 | 0.02% | 1.42 |
Historical emissions
Carbon dioxide stays in the atmosphere for a long time, so past emissions matter as well as current ones. Since records began, Yemen has emitted about 708 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry. That is 0.04% of the cumulative global total, compared with 0.03% of emissions in 2024.
Frequently asked questions
How much CO₂ does Yemen emit per year?
Yemen emitted 10 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 Yemen?
About 0.25 tonnes of CO₂ per person in 2024, which is 95% below the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
Are CO₂ emissions in Yemen rising or falling?
They have fallen by 62% over the last ten years and risen by 6% since 1990. Emissions peaked in 2013 at 27 million tonnes and are now 63% below that level.
What is the largest source of CO₂ in Yemen?
Oil is the largest source, responsible for about 80% of emissions from fossil fuels and industry, followed by cement at 8%.
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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