Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Pakistan
Pakistan: Annual CO₂ emissions from cement was 14.40 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
14.40 million tonnes
Change on year
down 9.7%
World rank
17th
of 211 countries
All-time high
18.93 million tonnes
in 2021
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1946
Years of data
79
1946–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Pakistan, 1946–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual co₂ emissions from cement in Pakistan is 14.40 million tonnes, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 9.7% on the previous year and up 18.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from cement in Pakistan peaked at 18.93 million tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1946.
Pakistan ranks 17th of 211 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1947 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1948 | 155,618 tonnes | — |
| 1949 | 203,301 tonnes | +30.6% |
| 1950 | 203,870 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1951 | 246,133 tonnes | +20.7% |
| 1952 | 260,774 tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1953 | 294,193 tonnes | +12.8% |
| 1954 | 335,100 tonnes | +13.9% |
| 1955 | 339,669 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1956 | 384,821 tonnes | +13.3% |
| 1957 | 536,413 tonnes | +39.4% |
| 1958 | 533,739 tonnes | -0.5% |
| 1959 | 492,964 tonnes | -7.6% |
| 1960 | 569,727 tonnes | +15.6% |
| 1961 | 609,666 tonnes | +7.0% |
| 1962 | 685,205 tonnes | +12.4% |
| 1963 | 737,152 tonnes | +7.6% |
| 1964 | 758,102 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1965 | 838,275 tonnes | +10.6% |
| 1966 | 908,840 tonnes | +8.4% |
| 1967 | 1.00 million tonnes | +10.3% |
| 1968 | 1.20 million tonnes | +19.6% |
| 1969 | 1.31 million tonnes | +9.3% |
| 1970 | 1.26 million tonnes | -4.2% |
| 1971 | 1.31 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1972 | 1.29 million tonnes | -1.6% |
| 1973 | 1.42 million tonnes | +10.4% |
| 1974 | 1.72 million tonnes | +20.7% |
| 1975 | 1.54 million tonnes | -10.2% |
| 1976 | 1.53 million tonnes | -0.5% |
| 1977 | 1.53 million tonnes | -0.5% |
| 1978 | 1.48 million tonnes | -3.0% |
| 1979 | 1.61 million tonnes | +8.9% |
| 1980 | 1.55 million tonnes | -3.6% |
| 1981 | 1.65 million tonnes | +6.2% |
| 1982 | 1.68 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1983 | 2.21 million tonnes | +31.9% |
| 1984 | 2.08 million tonnes | -6.1% |
| 1985 | 2.28 million tonnes | +9.8% |
| 1986 | 2.25 million tonnes | -1.3% |
| 1987 | 2.90 million tonnes | +28.9% |
| 1988 | 2.95 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1989 | 2.87 million tonnes | -2.9% |
| 1990 | 3.05 million tonnes | +6.5% |
| 1991 | 3.16 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1992 | 3.17 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1993 | 3.38 million tonnes | +6.7% |
| 1994 | 3.29 million tonnes | -2.8% |
| 1995 | 3.48 million tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1996 | 3.60 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1997 | 3.64 million tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1998 | 3.59 million tonnes | -1.2% |
| 1999 | 3.87 million tonnes | +7.7% |
| 2000 | 3.99 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 2001 | 4.41 million tonnes | +10.6% |
| 2002 | 4.39 million tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2003 | 5.17 million tonnes | +17.7% |
| 2004 | 5.60 million tonnes | +8.4% |
| 2005 | 6.64 million tonnes | +18.5% |
| 2006 | 7.89 million tonnes | +18.8% |
| 2007 | 9.47 million tonnes | +20.0% |
| 2008 | 10.33 million tonnes | +9.1% |
| 2009 | 11.61 million tonnes | +12.4% |
| 2010 | 11.21 million tonnes | -3.4% |
| 2011 | 11.02 million tonnes | -1.7% |
| 2012 | 11.39 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2013 | 11.96 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2014 | 12.20 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2015 | 12.70 million tonnes | +4.1% |
| 2016 | 14.46 million tonnes | +13.8% |
| 2017 | 14.85 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 15.50 million tonnes | +4.4% |
| 2019 | 15.44 million tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 16.57 million tonnes | +7.3% |
| 2021 | 18.93 million tonnes | +14.2% |
| 2022 | 16.92 million tonnes | -10.6% |
| 2023 | 15.96 million tonnes | -5.7% |
| 2024 | 14.40 million tonnes | -9.7% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 14.40 million tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 880,384 tonnes, 16.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 14.40 million tonnes is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.84 million tonnes, 7.8× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 89,730 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 203,301 tonnes | 4 |
| 1950s | 362,768 tonnes | 203,870 tonnes | 536,413 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 862,060 tonnes | 569,727 tonnes | 1.31 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.47 million tonnes | 1.26 million tonnes | 1.72 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.24 million tonnes | 1.55 million tonnes | 2.95 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.42 million tonnes | 3.05 million tonnes | 3.87 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.95 million tonnes | 3.99 million tonnes | 11.61 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.07 million tonnes | 11.02 million tonnes | 15.50 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.56 million tonnes | 14.40 million tonnes | 18.93 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More climate change data for Pakistan
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 6.32 billion kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 170,790 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 34,017 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 136,773 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 128.37 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 4,885 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 48,684 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 37,808 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 10,876 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 142.67 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from cement in Pakistan?
- Annual co₂ emissions from cement in Pakistan was 14.40 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from cement recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 18.93 million tonnes in 2021.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from cement recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1946.
- How does Pakistan rank for annual co₂ emissions from cement?
- Pakistan ranks 17th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from cement rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from cement. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from cement, measured in tonnes.