- IEA reports that from 2011 to 2020, Azerbaijan’s energy sector produced between 20.9 and 22.2 million tons of CO₂ annually.
- Despite earlier reductions, total emissions rose to about 56.7 million tons in 2020, highlighting the need for stronger clean energy investments.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has reported that the energy sector remains Azerbaijan’s primary source of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions. Between 2011 and 2020, the country’s energy sector emitted between 20.9 and 22.2 million tons of CO₂, making it the largest contributor to air pollution. Agriculture and construction followed as major sources, while waste management, industrial production, and transport accounted for the lowest emission levels.
Despite some fluctuations, Azerbaijan’s total CO₂ emissions rose to about 56.7 million tons in 2020, surpassing the figures recorded in 2011.
The IEA estimates that Azerbaijan contributes only 0.12 per cent of total greenhouse gas emissions globally. However, data from the EU4Climate programme show that the country cut emissions by 37 per cent between 1990 and 1995 and stabilised them at similar levels by 2010.
The IEA report urges Azerbaijan to balance its growing energy production with environmental sustainability and to increase investments in clean energy and emission-reduction strategies to meet global climate goals.