Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Thailand
Thailand: Annual carbon dioxide emissions was 18.84 million in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
18.84 million
Change on year
up 133.3%
World rank
37th
of 248 countries
All-time high
45.78 million
in 2004
All-time low
3.77 million
in 2022
Years of data
24
2003–2026
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Thailand, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual carbon dioxide emissions in Thailand is 18.84 million, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of up 133.3% on the previous year and down 36.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Thailand peaked at 45.78 million in 2004 and was at its lowest, 3.77 million, in 2022.
Thailand ranks 37th of 248 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Thailand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 27.47 million | — |
| 2004 | 45.78 million | +66.6% |
| 2005 | 38.63 million | -15.6% |
| 2006 | 25.67 million | -33.6% |
| 2007 | 42.99 million | +67.5% |
| 2008 | 27.69 million | -35.6% |
| 2009 | 26.49 million | -4.3% |
| 2010 | 35.72 million | +34.9% |
| 2011 | 15.10 million | -57.7% |
| 2012 | 30.32 million | +100.9% |
| 2013 | 27.15 million | -10.5% |
| 2014 | 25.93 million | -4.5% |
| 2015 | 20.88 million | -19.5% |
| 2016 | 29.85 million | +43.0% |
| 2017 | 10.62 million | -64.4% |
| 2018 | 8.80 million | -17.1% |
| 2019 | 17.58 million | +99.7% |
| 2020 | 15.70 million | -10.7% |
| 2021 | 8.37 million | -46.7% |
| 2022 | 3.77 million | -54.9% |
| 2023 | 13.85 million | +267.1% |
| 2024 | 9.67 million | -30.1% |
| 2025 | 8.08 million | -16.5% |
| 2026 | 18.84 million | +133.3% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 18.84 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.31 million, 14.3× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Thailand's 18.84 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 162,516, 115.9× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 33.53 million | 25.67 million | 45.78 million | 7 |
| 2010s | 22.19 million | 8.80 million | 35.72 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.18 million | 3.77 million | 18.84 million | 7 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
More climate change data for Thailand
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 1.58 billion kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 22,242 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 6,353 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 15,889 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 23.97 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 567.45 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 38,338 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 10,932 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 27,406 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 41.25 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual carbon dioxide emissions in Thailand?
- Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Thailand was 18.84 million in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 45.78 million in 2004.
- What is the lowest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.77 million in 2022.
- How does Thailand rank for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Thailand ranks 37th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual carbon dioxide emissions rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand 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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