Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Philippines
Philippines: Annual carbon dioxide emissions was 7.02 million in 2026. ▲ Rising
Latest (2026)
7.02 million
Change on year
up 140.9%
World rank
55th
of 248 countries
All-time high
18.34 million
in 2020
All-time low
2.91 million
in 2025
Years of data
24
2003–2026
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Philippines, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual carbon dioxide emissions in Philippines is 7.02 million, measured in 2026.
The figure is up 140.9% on the previous year and down 36.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Philippines peaked at 18.34 million in 2020 and was at its lowest, 2.91 million, in 2025.
That places Philippines 55th out of 248 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 24 years of available data.
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Philippines, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 8.00 million | — |
| 2004 | 8.06 million | +0.7% |
| 2005 | 8.49 million | +5.3% |
| 2006 | 7.86 million | -7.4% |
| 2007 | 7.68 million | -2.4% |
| 2008 | 4.36 million | -43.2% |
| 2009 | 5.50 million | +26.3% |
| 2010 | 9.67 million | +75.7% |
| 2011 | 4.07 million | -57.9% |
| 2012 | 3.93 million | -3.4% |
| 2013 | 4.47 million | +13.7% |
| 2014 | 6.30 million | +40.9% |
| 2015 | 7.53 million | +19.6% |
| 2016 | 11.05 million | +46.6% |
| 2017 | 7.46 million | -32.5% |
| 2018 | 9.05 million | +21.3% |
| 2019 | 15.75 million | +74.0% |
| 2020 | 18.34 million | +16.5% |
| 2021 | 6.08 million | -66.8% |
| 2022 | 4.53 million | -25.5% |
| 2023 | 6.91 million | +52.4% |
| 2024 | 10.95 million | +58.6% |
| 2025 | 2.91 million | -73.4% |
| 2026 | 7.02 million | +140.9% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 7.02 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.31 million, 5.3× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 7.02 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 162,516, 43.2× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.14 million | 4.36 million | 8.49 million | 7 |
| 2010s | 7.93 million | 3.93 million | 15.75 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.11 million | 2.91 million | 18.34 million | 7 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More climate change data for Philippines
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 32,008 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 8,832 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 23,176 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 33.33 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 827.72 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 49,858 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 8,936 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 40,922 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 33.72 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual carbon dioxide emissions in Philippines?
- Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Philippines was 7.02 million in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 18.34 million in 2020.
- What is the lowest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.91 million in 2025.
- How does Philippines rank for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Philippines ranks 55th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual carbon dioxide emissions rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Philippines 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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