Turkey Carbon Footprint

Overview: Turkey's emissions profile

Turkey is a Europe nation with a population of approximately 85 million. Its total annual CO₂ output of 370 million tonnes represents 1.0% of global emissions. On a per-capita basis, each person in Turkey is responsible for 4.35 tonnes of CO₂ per year — compared to the world average of 4.54 tonnes and the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C pathway target of 2.3 tonnes.

Renewable energy in Turkey

Turkey has a meaningful renewable energy base at 44%, broadly in line with or above the global average. Continued investment in wind, solar, and other clean sources will be key to meeting climate targets.

Net zero target and climate commitments

Turkey has committed to reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2053. This target is later than the 2050 deadline recommended by the IPCC for limiting warming to 1.5°C.

The Paris Agreement (2015) requires countries to submit Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) — national plans for emissions reduction. Progress against these targets is tracked by the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Carbon intensity of the economy

Turkey's economy generates 0.34 kg of CO₂ per dollar of GDP — a measure of how carbon-efficient its economic output is. This is broadly average for an upper-middle or high-income economy.

How does Turkey compare?

With 4.35 tonnes CO₂ per person, Turkey is 4.2% below the world average of 4.54 tonnes. To meet the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C pathway, per-capita emissions globally need to fall to around 2.3 tonnes by 2030 — meaning Turkey needs to reduce per-capita emissions by 89% from today's levels.

Explore the interactive world emissions map to compare Turkey with other countries, or use our free carbon calculator to measure your own footprint.