Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Annual carbon dioxide emissions was 600.56 in 2026. β Volatile
Latest (2026)
600.56
Change on year
down 96.6%
World rank
184th
of 241 countries
All-time high
456,841
in 2021
All-time low
600.56
in 2026
Years of data
24
2003β2026
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Hong Kong, 2003β2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2026, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Hong Kong stood at 600.56. That is the lowest value across all 24 years on record.
That represents a change of down 96.6% on the previous year and down 99.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Hong Kong peaked at 456,841 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 600.56, in 2026.
That places Hong Kong 184th out of 241 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 143,532 | 25,818 | 233,510 | 7 |
| 2010s | 103,624 | 34,837 | 160,027 | 10 |
| 2020s | 127,202 | 600.56 | 456,841 | 7 |
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More climate change data for Hong Kong
- Share co2 vs population 0.0204 (2100)
- Urban population 100.0% (2025)
- Urban population 7.50 million (2025)
- Urban population growth -0.3% (2025)
- Population, total 7.50 million (2025)
- Population growth -0.3% (2025)
- Per capita COβ emissions vs. per capita energy use 4.49 tonnes per person (2024)
- Co2 per capita marimekko 4.49 (2024)
- Share cumulative co2 oil 0.113 (2024)
- Share global cumulative co2 cement 0.064 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual carbon dioxide emissions in Hong Kong?
- Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Hong Kong was 600.56 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 456,841 in 2021.
- What is the lowest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was 600.56 in 2026.
- How does Hong Kong rank for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Hong Kong ranks 184th out of 241 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual carbon dioxide emissions rising or falling in Hong Kong?
- Over the last ten years it is down 99.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong 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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