Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring in Indonesia
Indonesia: Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring was 3.20 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.20 million tonnes
Change on year
down 10.6%
World rank
22nd
of 215 countries
All-time high
21.23 million tonnes
in 1979
All-time low
3.15 million tonnes
in 2021
Years of data
55
1970–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring in Indonesia, 1970–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Indonesia recorded 3.20 million tonnes for annual co₂ emissions from flaring in 2024.
The figure is down 10.6% on the previous year and down 44.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from flaring in Indonesia peaked at 21.23 million tonnes in 1979 and was at its lowest, 3.15 million tonnes, in 2021.
Indonesia ranks 22nd of 215 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 flaring in Indonesia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 3.57 million tonnes | — |
| 1971 | 3.87 million tonnes | +8.4% |
| 1972 | 5.92 million tonnes | +53.0% |
| 1973 | 6.52 million tonnes | +10.0% |
| 1974 | 7.73 million tonnes | +18.7% |
| 1975 | 6.98 million tonnes | -9.8% |
| 1976 | 8.96 million tonnes | +28.4% |
| 1977 | 17.55 million tonnes | +95.9% |
| 1978 | 20.97 million tonnes | +19.5% |
| 1979 | 21.23 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1980 | 12.80 million tonnes | -39.7% |
| 1981 | 12.12 million tonnes | -5.3% |
| 1982 | 10.12 million tonnes | -16.5% |
| 1983 | 8.22 million tonnes | -18.8% |
| 1984 | 7.21 million tonnes | -12.2% |
| 1985 | 6.85 million tonnes | -5.0% |
| 1986 | 6.99 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1987 | 7.12 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1988 | 8.42 million tonnes | +18.4% |
| 1989 | 7.85 million tonnes | -6.8% |
| 1990 | 9.08 million tonnes | +15.6% |
| 1991 | 11.06 million tonnes | +21.8% |
| 1992 | 11.81 million tonnes | +6.8% |
| 1993 | 12.60 million tonnes | +6.7% |
| 1994 | 10.94 million tonnes | -13.2% |
| 1995 | 9.63 million tonnes | -12.0% |
| 1996 | 10.94 million tonnes | +13.5% |
| 1997 | 11.95 million tonnes | +9.3% |
| 1998 | 10.31 million tonnes | -13.8% |
| 1999 | 9.00 million tonnes | -12.7% |
| 2000 | 8.57 million tonnes | -4.8% |
| 2001 | 8.70 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2002 | 7.08 million tonnes | -18.7% |
| 2003 | 6.95 million tonnes | -1.8% |
| 2004 | 5.98 million tonnes | -14.0% |
| 2005 | 5.66 million tonnes | -5.3% |
| 2006 | 6.02 million tonnes | +6.3% |
| 2007 | 4.92 million tonnes | -18.2% |
| 2008 | 4.72 million tonnes | -4.2% |
| 2009 | 5.43 million tonnes | +15.1% |
| 2010 | 4.27 million tonnes | -21.3% |
| 2011 | 5.46 million tonnes | +27.8% |
| 2012 | 6.65 million tonnes | +21.7% |
| 2013 | 5.90 million tonnes | -11.3% |
| 2014 | 5.76 million tonnes | -2.3% |
| 2015 | 5.46 million tonnes | -5.3% |
| 2016 | 5.09 million tonnes | -6.8% |
| 2017 | 4.39 million tonnes | -13.8% |
| 2018 | 3.95 million tonnes | -10.0% |
| 2019 | 3.78 million tonnes | -4.1% |
| 2020 | 3.52 million tonnes | -6.8% |
| 2021 | 3.15 million tonnes | -10.7% |
| 2022 | 3.16 million tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2023 | 3.58 million tonnes | +13.2% |
| 2024 | 3.20 million tonnes | -10.6% |
Indonesia compared with similar countries
- Indonesia's 3.20 million tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,109 tonnes, 2886.8× the median. (58 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring in Indonesia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | +95.9% | 8.96 million tonnes | 17.55 million tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10.33 million tonnes | 3.57 million tonnes | 21.23 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.77 million tonnes | 6.85 million tonnes | 12.80 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 10.73 million tonnes | 9.00 million tonnes | 12.60 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.40 million tonnes | 4.72 million tonnes | 8.70 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.07 million tonnes | 3.78 million tonnes | 6.65 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.32 million tonnes | 3.15 million tonnes | 3.58 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Indonesia
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 60,521 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 23,775 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 36,746 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 26,015 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from flaring in Indonesia?
- Annual co₂ emissions from flaring in Indonesia was 3.20 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 flaring recorded in Indonesia?
- The highest recorded value was 21.23 million tonnes in 1979.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from flaring recorded in Indonesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.15 million tonnes in 2021.
- How does Indonesia rank for annual co₂ emissions from flaring?
- Indonesia ranks 22nd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from flaring rising or falling in Indonesia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Indonesia 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 flaring. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from flaring, measured in tonnes.