Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring in Pakistan
Pakistan: Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring was 467,744 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
467,744 tonnes
Change on year
up 9.5%
World rank
50th
of 215 countries
All-time high
1.97 million tonnes
in 1988
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1946
Years of data
74
1946–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring in Pakistan, 1946–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Pakistan recorded 467,744 tonnes for annual co₂ emissions from flaring in 2024.
The figure is up 9.5% on the previous year and down 45.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from flaring in Pakistan peaked at 1.97 million tonnes in 1988 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1946.
Pakistan ranks 50th of 215 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1947 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1948 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1949 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1950 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1951 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1952 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1953 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1954 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1955 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1956 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1957 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1958 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1959 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1960 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1961 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1963 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1964 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1965 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1966 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1967 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1968 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1969 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1970 | 1.04 million tonnes | — |
| 1971 | 1.03 million tonnes | -0.3% |
| 1972 | 410,368 tonnes | -60.3% |
| 1973 | 498,213 tonnes | +21.4% |
| 1974 | 615,552 tonnes | +23.6% |
| 1975 | 615,552 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 721,808 tonnes | +17.3% |
| 1977 | 721,808 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 941,648 tonnes | +30.5% |
| 1979 | 1.10 million tonnes | +16.3% |
| 1980 | 1.43 million tonnes | +30.8% |
| 1981 | 1.44 million tonnes | +0.5% |
| 1982 | 1.22 million tonnes | -15.5% |
| 1983 | 1.61 million tonnes | +32.5% |
| 1984 | 1.56 million tonnes | -2.9% |
| 1985 | 1.41 million tonnes | -9.6% |
| 1986 | 1.39 million tonnes | -1.8% |
| 1987 | 1.82 million tonnes | +30.9% |
| 1988 | 1.97 million tonnes | +8.7% |
| 1994 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1995 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1996 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1997 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1998 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1999 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2000 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2001 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2002 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2003 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2005 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2006 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2007 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2008 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2009 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2010 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2011 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2012 | 1.00 million tonnes | — |
| 2013 | 1.14 million tonnes | +13.9% |
| 2014 | 863,904 tonnes | -24.3% |
| 2015 | 896,256 tonnes | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 815,459 tonnes | -9.0% |
| 2017 | 681,787 tonnes | -16.4% |
| 2018 | 574,852 tonnes | -15.7% |
| 2019 | 462,654 tonnes | -19.5% |
| 2020 | 453,972 tonnes | -1.9% |
| 2021 | 441,776 tonnes | -2.7% |
| 2022 | 451,714 tonnes | +2.2% |
| 2023 | 426,989 tonnes | -5.5% |
| 2024 | 467,744 tonnes | +9.5% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 467,744 tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 703,552 tonnes, 66% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 4 |
| 1950s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 769,164 tonnes | 410,368 tonnes | 1.10 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.54 million tonnes | 1.22 million tonnes | 1.97 million tonnes | 9 |
| 1990s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 6 |
| 2000s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 643,758 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 1.14 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 448,439 tonnes | 426,989 tonnes | 467,744 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 flaring in Pakistan?
- Annual co₂ emissions from flaring in Pakistan was 467,744 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 Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.97 million tonnes in 1988.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from flaring recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1946.
- How does Pakistan rank for annual co₂ emissions from flaring?
- Pakistan ranks 50th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from flaring rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.9%. 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 flaring. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from flaring, measured in tonnes.