Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Brunei
Brunei: Annual carbon dioxide emissions was 41,059 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
41,059
Change on year
down 50.1%
World rank
158th
of 248 countries
All-time high
1.30 million
in 2016
All-time low
30,381
in 2006
Years of data
24
2003–2026
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Brunei, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual carbon dioxide emissions in Brunei is 41,059, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of down 50.1% on the previous year and down 96.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Brunei peaked at 1.30 million in 2016 and was at its lowest, 30,381, in 2006.
Brunei ranks 158th of 248 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Brunei, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 256,799 | — |
| 2004 | 409,674 | +59.5% |
| 2005 | 462,258 | +12.8% |
| 2006 | 30,381 | -93.4% |
| 2007 | 94,800 | +212.0% |
| 2008 | 137,483 | +45.0% |
| 2009 | 114,670 | -16.6% |
| 2010 | 314,083 | +173.9% |
| 2011 | 62,052 | -80.2% |
| 2012 | 189,851 | +206.0% |
| 2013 | 141,096 | -25.7% |
| 2014 | 293,402 | +107.9% |
| 2015 | 265,624 | -9.5% |
| 2016 | 1.30 million | +389.8% |
| 2017 | 259,863 | -80.0% |
| 2018 | 97,098 | -62.6% |
| 2019 | 409,987 | +322.2% |
| 2020 | 553,325 | +35.0% |
| 2021 | 261,875 | -52.7% |
| 2022 | 77,019 | -70.6% |
| 2023 | 120,990 | +57.1% |
| 2024 | 307,766 | +154.4% |
| 2025 | 82,206 | -73.3% |
| 2026 | 41,059 | -50.1% |
Brunei compared with similar countries
- Brunei's 41,059 is below the median for high income countries, which is 44,368, 93% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Brunei's 41,059 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 162,516, 25% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 215,152 | 30,381 | 462,258 | 7 |
| 2010s | 333,421 | 62,052 | 1.30 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 206,320 | 41,059 | 553,325 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Brunei
More climate change data for Brunei
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 218.54 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 176.15 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 42.4 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.6647 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1.51 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 7.37 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1.62 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 5.76 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.0061 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.2056 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual carbon dioxide emissions in Brunei?
- Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Brunei was 41,059 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Brunei?
- The highest recorded value was 1.30 million in 2016.
- What is the lowest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Brunei?
- The lowest recorded value was 30,381 in 2006.
- How does Brunei rank for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Brunei ranks 158th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual carbon dioxide emissions rising or falling in Brunei?
- Over the last ten years it is down 96.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brunei data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual carbon dioxide emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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