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.

Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in Russia

Name: Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in Russia
Creator: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

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.

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

Countries ranked near Russia

3 United States 732.89 million tonnes compare
4 Indonesia 436.12 million tonnes compare
5 Japan 380.97 million tonnes compare
7 South Africa 371.36 million tonnes compare
8 South Korea 247.47 million tonnes compare
9 Vietnam 229.19 million tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 179 places →

More climate change data for Russia

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 1.2% (2100)
Population growth -0.1% (2025)
Population, total 143.51 million (2025)
Urban population growth 0.1% (2025)
Urban population 108.00 million (2025)
Urban population 75.3% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 12.29 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 122.81 billion tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 12.29 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 12.29 tonnes per person (2024)

All data for Russia →

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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About this data

Indicator: Annual CO₂ emissions from coal
Unit: tonnes
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 179 places, 18,115 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from coal, measured in tonnes.