Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Vietnam
Vietnam: Annual CO₂ emissions from cement was 44.49 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
44.49 million tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
3rd
of 211 countries
All-time high
62.07 million tonnes
in 2021
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1944
Years of data
97
1928–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Vietnam, 1928–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Vietnam recorded 44.49 million tonnes for annual co₂ emissions from cement in 2024.
That represents a change of up 36.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from cement in Vietnam peaked at 62.07 million tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1944.
That places Vietnam 3rd out of 211 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Vietnam, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 79,954 tonnes | — |
| 1929 | 90,857 tonnes | +13.6% |
| 1930 | 83,589 tonnes | -8.0% |
| 1931 | 76,320 tonnes | -8.7% |
| 1932 | 83,589 tonnes | +9.5% |
| 1933 | 54,514 tonnes | -34.8% |
| 1934 | 58,149 tonnes | +6.7% |
| 1935 | 54,514 tonnes | -6.3% |
| 1936 | 72,686 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1937 | 116,297 tonnes | +60.0% |
| 1938 | 130,834 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1939 | 152,640 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 1940 | 138,103 tonnes | -9.5% |
| 1941 | 149,006 tonnes | +7.9% |
| 1942 | 87,223 tonnes | -41.5% |
| 1943 | 61,783 tonnes | -29.2% |
| 1944 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1945 | 3,634 tonnes | — |
| 1946 | 18,171 tonnes | +400.0% |
| 1947 | 18,266 tonnes | +0.5% |
| 1948 | 47,246 tonnes | +158.7% |
| 1949 | 76,320 tonnes | +61.5% |
| 1950 | 72,866 tonnes | -4.5% |
| 1951 | 105,394 tonnes | +44.6% |
| 1952 | 112,663 tonnes | +6.9% |
| 1953 | 145,371 tonnes | +29.0% |
| 1954 | 127,200 tonnes | -12.5% |
| 1955 | 149,006 tonnes | +17.1% |
| 1956 | 98,126 tonnes | -34.1% |
| 1957 | 79,853 tonnes | -18.6% |
| 1958 | 149,006 tonnes | +86.6% |
| 1959 | 188,983 tonnes | +26.8% |
| 1960 | 199,886 tonnes | +5.8% |
| 1961 | 225,326 tonnes | +12.7% |
| 1962 | 228,960 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1963 | 243,497 tonnes | +6.3% |
| 1964 | 356,160 tonnes | +46.3% |
| 1965 | 468,823 tonnes | +31.6% |
| 1966 | 436,197 tonnes | -7.0% |
| 1967 | 461,554 tonnes | +5.8% |
| 1968 | 316,183 tonnes | -31.5% |
| 1969 | 367,063 tonnes | +16.1% |
| 1970 | 388,868 tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1971 | 376,155 tonnes | -3.3% |
| 1972 | 244,764 tonnes | -34.9% |
| 1973 | 372,534 tonnes | +52.2% |
| 1974 | 338,577 tonnes | -9.1% |
| 1975 | 336,931 tonnes | -0.5% |
| 1976 | 356,513 tonnes | +5.8% |
| 1977 | 403,929 tonnes | +13.3% |
| 1978 | 401,927 tonnes | -0.5% |
| 1979 | 344,283 tonnes | -14.3% |
| 1980 | 301,037 tonnes | -12.6% |
| 1981 | 254,766 tonnes | -15.4% |
| 1982 | 373,292 tonnes | +46.5% |
| 1983 | 429,404 tonnes | +15.0% |
| 1984 | 505,194 tonnes | +17.7% |
| 1985 | 593,675 tonnes | +17.5% |
| 1986 | 696,474 tonnes | +17.3% |
| 1987 | 755,972 tonnes | +8.5% |
| 1988 | 883,506 tonnes | +16.9% |
| 1989 | 895,253 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1990 | 1.12 million tonnes | +24.8% |
| 1991 | 1.33 million tonnes | +19.4% |
| 1992 | 1.77 million tonnes | +32.6% |
| 1993 | 1.85 million tonnes | +4.4% |
| 1994 | 2.06 million tonnes | +11.3% |
| 1995 | 2.54 million tonnes | +23.3% |
| 1996 | 2.85 million tonnes | +12.4% |
| 1997 | 3.45 million tonnes | +21.1% |
| 1998 | 4.17 million tonnes | +20.8% |
| 1999 | 4.46 million tonnes | +7.1% |
| 2000 | 5.63 million tonnes | +26.1% |
| 2001 | 6.57 million tonnes | +16.8% |
| 2002 | 8.27 million tonnes | +25.9% |
| 2003 | 9.37 million tonnes | +13.2% |
| 2004 | 10.30 million tonnes | +10.0% |
| 2005 | 11.98 million tonnes | +16.3% |
| 2006 | 12.26 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2007 | 14.06 million tonnes | +14.7% |
| 2008 | 15.36 million tonnes | +9.2% |
| 2009 | 19.24 million tonnes | +25.2% |
| 2010 | 23.77 million tonnes | +23.6% |
| 2011 | 28.22 million tonnes | +18.7% |
| 2012 | 28.12 million tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 30.32 million tonnes | +7.8% |
| 2014 | 32.69 million tonnes | +7.8% |
| 2015 | 34.30 million tonnes | +4.9% |
| 2016 | 36.82 million tonnes | +7.4% |
| 2017 | 42.74 million tonnes | +16.1% |
| 2018 | 49.64 million tonnes | +16.2% |
| 2019 | 56.54 million tonnes | +13.9% |
| 2020 | 60.07 million tonnes | +6.2% |
| 2021 | 62.07 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2022 | 55.98 million tonnes | -9.8% |
| 2023 | 44.49 million tonnes | -20.5% |
| 2024 | 44.49 million tonnes | +0.0% |
Vietnam compared with similar countries
- Vietnam's 44.49 million tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 787,210 tonnes, 56.5× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Vietnam's 44.49 million tonnes is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 13,166 tonnes, 3379.1× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Vietnam changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | +400.0% | 3,634 tonnes | 18,171 tonnes |
| 1948 | +158.7% | 18,266 tonnes | 47,246 tonnes |
| 1944 | -100.0% | 61,783 tonnes | 0 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 85,406 tonnes | 79,954 tonnes | 90,857 tonnes | 2 |
| 1930s | 88,313 tonnes | 54,514 tonnes | 152,640 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 59,975 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 149,006 tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 122,847 tonnes | 72,866 tonnes | 188,983 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 330,365 tonnes | 199,886 tonnes | 468,823 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 356,448 tonnes | 244,764 tonnes | 403,929 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 568,857 tonnes | 254,766 tonnes | 895,253 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.56 million tonnes | 1.12 million tonnes | 4.46 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.30 million tonnes | 5.63 million tonnes | 19.24 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 36.32 million tonnes | 23.77 million tonnes | 56.54 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 53.42 million tonnes | 44.49 million tonnes | 62.07 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Vietnam
More climate change data for Vietnam
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 53,097 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 14,545 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 38,552 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 54.89 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1,377 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 45,316 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 10,321 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 34,995 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 38.95 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1,250 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from cement in Vietnam?
- Annual co₂ emissions from cement in Vietnam was 44.49 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 Vietnam?
- The highest recorded value was 62.07 million tonnes in 2021.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from cement recorded in Vietnam?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1944.
- How does Vietnam rank for annual co₂ emissions from cement?
- Vietnam ranks 3rd out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from cement rising or falling in Vietnam?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Vietnam 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.