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CO₂ Emissions
Total carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels, manufacturing, and land use change. Measured in million metric tons (Mt CO2e). Source data lags 2-3 years.
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CO₂ Emissions
Official value (2024): 39,633
+9.2%in time period
CO₂ Emissions growth (2015–2024)
+9.2%in time period
Chart data: 2015: 36,292.523 million metric tons (Mt CO2e), 2016: 36,390.785 million metric tons (Mt CO2e), 2017: 37,020.028 million metric tons (Mt CO2e), 2018: 37,905.962 million metric tons (Mt CO2e), 2019: 38,008.489 million metric tons (Mt CO2e), 2020: 36,209.862 million metric tons (Mt CO2e), 2021: 38,219.997 million metric tons (Mt CO2e), 2022: 38,548.119 million metric tons (Mt CO2e), 2023: 39,112.689 million metric tons (Mt CO2e), 2024: 39,632.664 million metric tons (Mt CO2e)
Top Countries by CO₂ Emissions (2023)
RankCountrymillion metric tons (Mt CO2e)Share
#1
China
13,124.728
33.12%
#2
United States
4,632.165
11.69%
#3
India
3,153.829
7.96%
#4
Russian Federation
2,009.154
5.07%
#5
Japan
972.267
2.45%
#6
Iran, Islamic Rep.
828.99
2.09%
#7
Indonesia
812.204
2.05%
#8
Saudi Arabia
652.511
1.65%
#9
Korea, Rep.
588.009
1.48%
#10
Germany
579.936
1.46%
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CO₂ Emissions in 2024?
- As of 2024, CO₂ Emissions stands at approximately 39,632.664 million metric tons (Mt CO2e), based on official data from World Bank Open Data. This figure is updated annually and reflects the most recent verified measurement available.
- Which country has the highest CO₂ Emissions?
- China leads the global ranking with 13,124.728 million metric tons (Mt CO2e), accounting for 33.1% of the world total. Rankings are published annually by World Bank Open Data.
- Is CO₂ Emissions increasing or decreasing?
- CO₂ Emissions is currently growing at approximately 1.3% per year. This rate is derived from the most recent multi-year trend reported by World Bank Open Data.
- What does CO₂ Emissions measure?
- Total carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels, manufacturing, and land use change. Data is collected by World Bank Open Data using standardized international methodology across all member countries.
How is this calculated? Read the methodology