Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in Russia
Russia: Annual CO₂ emissions from coal was 375.65 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
375.65 million tonnes
Change on year
down 1.8%
World rank
6th
of 179 countries
All-time high
916.02 million tonnes
in 1988
All-time low
8,964 tonnes
in 1832
Years of data
173
1830–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in Russia, 1830–2024
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 coal in Russia is 375.65 million tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 1.8% on the previous year and down 4.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from coal in Russia peaked at 916.02 million tonnes in 1988 and was at its lowest, 8,964 tonnes, in 1832.
That places Russia 6th out of 179 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 coal in Russia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 11,204 tonnes | — |
| 1831 | 13,445 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1832 | 8,964 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 1833 | 11,204 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1850 | 69,467 tonnes | +520.0% |
| 1855 | 210,643 tonnes | +203.2% |
| 1858 | 295,796 tonnes | +40.4% |
| 1859 | 313,723 tonnes | +6.1% |
| 1860 | 407,704 tonnes | +30.0% |
| 1861 | 519,777 tonnes | +27.5% |
| 1862 | 468,208 tonnes | -9.9% |
| 1863 | 486,046 tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1864 | 541,979 tonnes | +11.5% |
| 1865 | 515,046 tonnes | -5.0% |
| 1866 | 1.66 million tonnes | +223.2% |
| 1867 | 1.90 million tonnes | +14.4% |
| 1868 | 1.55 million tonnes | -18.4% |
| 1869 | 2.13 million tonnes | +37.1% |
| 1870 | 2.32 million tonnes | +8.7% |
| 1871 | 3.15 million tonnes | +36.2% |
| 1872 | 3.23 million tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1873 | 2.97 million tonnes | -8.1% |
| 1874 | 3.57 million tonnes | +20.1% |
| 1875 | 4.04 million tonnes | +13.0% |
| 1876 | 4.90 million tonnes | +21.5% |
| 1877 | 4.83 million tonnes | -1.6% |
| 1878 | 6.37 million tonnes | +32.0% |
| 1879 | 6.37 million tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1880 | 7.51 million tonnes | +17.9% |
| 1881 | 7.57 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 1882 | 7.92 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1883 | 9.07 million tonnes | +14.5% |
| 1884 | 8.44 million tonnes | -7.0% |
| 1885 | 8.73 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1886 | 8.91 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1887 | 8.74 million tonnes | -2.0% |
| 1888 | 8.94 million tonnes | +2.4% |
| 1889 | 10.03 million tonnes | +12.1% |
| 1890 | 10.95 million tonnes | +9.2% |
| 1891 | 11.36 million tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1892 | 12.16 million tonnes | +7.0% |
| 1893 | 14.18 million tonnes | +16.6% |
| 1894 | 15.33 million tonnes | +8.1% |
| 1895 | 15.91 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1896 | 16.46 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1897 | 19.21 million tonnes | +16.7% |
| 1898 | 21.46 million tonnes | +11.7% |
| 1899 | 26.12 million tonnes | +21.7% |
| 1900 | 29.09 million tonnes | +11.4% |
| 1901 | 28.23 million tonnes | -3.0% |
| 1902 | 27.67 million tonnes | -2.0% |
| 1903 | 28.41 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1904 | 32.75 million tonnes | +15.2% |
| 1905 | 31.92 million tonnes | -2.5% |
| 1906 | 36.44 million tonnes | +14.2% |
| 1907 | 41.72 million tonnes | +14.5% |
| 1908 | 42.05 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1909 | 44.18 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 1910 | 42.44 million tonnes | -3.9% |
| 1911 | 45.52 million tonnes | +7.3% |
| 1912 | 53.39 million tonnes | +17.3% |
| 1913 | 59.86 million tonnes | +12.1% |
| 1914 | 51.89 million tonnes | -13.3% |
| 1915 | 44.83 million tonnes | -13.6% |
| 1916 | 47.72 million tonnes | +6.4% |
| 1917 | 44.53 million tonnes | -6.7% |
| 1918 | 17.36 million tonnes | -61.0% |
| 1919 | 12.40 million tonnes | -28.6% |
| 1920 | 11.58 million tonnes | -6.6% |
| 1921 | 13.36 million tonnes | +15.3% |
| 1922 | 16.26 million tonnes | +21.7% |
| 1923 | 17.81 million tonnes | +9.6% |
| 1924 | 22.66 million tonnes | +27.2% |
| 1925 | 21.49 million tonnes | -5.2% |
| 1926 | 33.99 million tonnes | +58.2% |
| 1927 | 42.83 million tonnes | +26.0% |
| 1928 | 49.09 million tonnes | +14.6% |
| 1929 | 50.44 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1930 | 59.53 million tonnes | +18.0% |
| 1931 | 71.15 million tonnes | +19.5% |
| 1932 | 87.79 million tonnes | +23.4% |
| 1933 | 102.66 million tonnes | +16.9% |
| 1934 | 127.06 million tonnes | +23.8% |
| 1935 | 147.17 million tonnes | +15.8% |
| 1936 | 171.15 million tonnes | +16.3% |
| 1937 | 173.87 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1938 | 183.37 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 1939 | 186.00 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1940 | 232.54 million tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1941 | 198.10 million tonnes | -14.8% |
| 1942 | 83.57 million tonnes | -57.8% |
| 1943 | 96.21 million tonnes | +15.1% |
| 1944 | 144.13 million tonnes | +49.8% |
| 1945 | 186.31 million tonnes | +29.3% |
| 1946 | 208.04 million tonnes | +11.7% |
| 1947 | 249.78 million tonnes | +20.1% |
| 1948 | 262.67 million tonnes | +5.2% |
| 1949 | 297.34 million tonnes | +13.2% |
| 1950 | 329.85 million tonnes | +10.9% |
| 1951 | 357.57 million tonnes | +8.4% |
| 1952 | 378.53 million tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1953 | 395.94 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 1954 | 430.25 million tonnes | +8.7% |
| 1955 | 483.43 million tonnes | +12.4% |
| 1956 | 518.74 million tonnes | +7.3% |
| 1957 | 554.40 million tonnes | +6.9% |
| 1958 | 571.99 million tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1959 | 584.35 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1960 | 585.52 million tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1961 | 575.27 million tonnes | -1.8% |
| 1962 | 571.23 million tonnes | -0.7% |
| 1963 | 592.23 million tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1964 | 609.59 million tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1965 | 630.12 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1966 | 651.33 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1967 | 656.06 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 1968 | 648.78 million tonnes | -1.1% |
| 1969 | 657.73 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1970 | 702.85 million tonnes | +6.9% |
| 1971 | 716.51 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1972 | 738.38 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1973 | 745.92 million tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1974 | 747.37 million tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1975 | 769.55 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1976 | 789.70 million tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1977 | 802.13 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1978 | 797.36 million tonnes | -0.6% |
| 1979 | 797.93 million tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1980 | 840.94 million tonnes | +5.4% |
| 1981 | 761.36 million tonnes | -9.5% |
| 1982 | 771.43 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1983 | 765.41 million tonnes | -0.8% |
| 1984 | 760.12 million tonnes | -0.7% |
| 1985 | 866.04 million tonnes | +13.9% |
| 1986 | 893.99 million tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1987 | 900.91 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1988 | 916.02 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1989 | 882.52 million tonnes | -3.7% |
| 1990 | 750.96 million tonnes | -14.9% |
| 1991 | 702.97 million tonnes | -6.4% |
| 1992 | 515.78 million tonnes | -26.6% |
| 1993 | 504.62 million tonnes | -2.2% |
| 1994 | 451.57 million tonnes | -10.5% |
| 1995 | 475.63 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1996 | 474.70 million tonnes | -0.2% |
| 1997 | 409.79 million tonnes | -13.7% |
| 1998 | 399.04 million tonnes | -2.6% |
| 1999 | 405.10 million tonnes | +1.5% |
| 2000 | 425.71 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 2001 | 444.52 million tonnes | +4.4% |
| 2002 | 422.62 million tonnes | -4.9% |
| 2003 | 424.65 million tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 414.71 million tonnes | -2.3% |
| 2005 | 416.45 million tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 436.04 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 2007 | 421.20 million tonnes | -3.4% |
| 2008 | 449.83 million tonnes | +6.8% |
| 2009 | 417.33 million tonnes | -7.2% |
| 2010 | 417.86 million tonnes | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 428.32 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 2012 | 443.29 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 2013 | 405.81 million tonnes | -8.5% |
| 2014 | 394.97 million tonnes | -2.7% |
| 2015 | 414.85 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2016 | 402.76 million tonnes | -2.9% |
| 2017 | 386.28 million tonnes | -4.1% |
| 2018 | 399.67 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 2019 | 395.98 million tonnes | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 368.05 million tonnes | -7.1% |
| 2021 | 375.44 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2022 | 369.69 million tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2023 | 382.39 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 2024 | 375.65 million tonnes | -1.8% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 375.65 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.88 million tonnes, 200.3× the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Russia's 375.65 million tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4.11 million tonnes, 91.3× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in Russia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | +520.0% | 11,204 tonnes | 69,467 tonnes |
| 1866 | +223.2% | 515,046 tonnes | 1.66 million tonnes |
| 1855 | +203.2% | 69,467 tonnes | 210,643 tonnes |
| 1918 | -61.0% | 44.53 million tonnes | 17.36 million tonnes |
| 1942 | -57.8% | 198.10 million tonnes | 83.57 million tonnes |
| 1926 | +58.2% | 21.49 million tonnes | 33.99 million tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1830s | 11,204 tonnes | 8,964 tonnes | 13,445 tonnes | 4 |
| 1850s | 222,407 tonnes | 69,467 tonnes | 313,723 tonnes | 4 |
| 1860s | 1.02 million tonnes | 407,704 tonnes | 2.13 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1870s | 4.18 million tonnes | 2.32 million tonnes | 6.37 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1880s | 8.58 million tonnes | 7.51 million tonnes | 10.03 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1890s | 16.31 million tonnes | 10.95 million tonnes | 26.12 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1900s | 34.25 million tonnes | 27.67 million tonnes | 44.18 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1910s | 42.00 million tonnes | 12.40 million tonnes | 59.86 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1920s | 27.95 million tonnes | 11.58 million tonnes | 50.44 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1930s | 130.97 million tonnes | 59.53 million tonnes | 186.00 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 195.87 million tonnes | 83.57 million tonnes | 297.34 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 460.50 million tonnes | 329.85 million tonnes | 584.35 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 617.79 million tonnes | 571.23 million tonnes | 657.73 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 760.77 million tonnes | 702.85 million tonnes | 802.13 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 835.87 million tonnes | 760.12 million tonnes | 916.02 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 509.02 million tonnes | 399.04 million tonnes | 750.96 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 427.31 million tonnes | 414.71 million tonnes | 449.83 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 408.98 million tonnes | 386.28 million tonnes | 443.29 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 374.25 million tonnes | 368.05 million tonnes | 382.39 million tonnes | 5 |
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 84,904 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 68.86 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2,381 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 18,764 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 16,121 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,643 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 60.84 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 94.39 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from coal in Russia?
- Annual co₂ emissions from coal in Russia was 375.65 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 coal recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 916.02 million tonnes in 1988.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from coal recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,964 tonnes in 1832.
- How does Russia rank for annual co₂ emissions from coal?
- Russia ranks 6th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from coal rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia 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 coal. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from coal, measured in tonnes.