What is annual co₂ emissions from flaring in Russia?

Annual co₂ emissions from flaring in Russia was 67.36 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 Russia?

The highest recorded value was 67.36 million tonnes in 2023.

What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from flaring recorded in Russia?

The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1830.

How does Russia rank for annual co₂ emissions from flaring?

Russia ranks 1st out of 215 countries with data for 2024.

Is annual co₂ emissions from flaring rising or falling in Russia?

Over the last ten years it is up 68.5%. 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 flaring. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring in Russia

Name: Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring 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 flaring was 67.36 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

67.36 million tonnes

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

1st

of 215 countries

All-time high

67.36 million tonnes

in 2023

All-time low

0 tonnes

in 1830

Years of data

173

1830–2024

Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring 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 flaring in Russia is 67.36 million tonnes, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 173 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 68.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from flaring in Russia peaked at 67.36 million tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1830.

That places Russia 1st out of 215 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	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	4
1850s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	4
1860s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1870s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1880s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1890s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1900s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1910s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1920s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1930s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1940s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1950s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1960s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1970s	15.38 million tonnes	0 tonnes	23.48 million tonnes	10
1980s	14.29 million tonnes	10.45 million tonnes	22.98 million tonnes	10
1990s	25.84 million tonnes	20.28 million tonnes	35.28 million tonnes	10
2000s	38.24 million tonnes	25.30 million tonnes	52.50 million tonnes	10
2010s	47.88 million tonnes	34.49 million tonnes	64.37 million tonnes	10
2020s	64.29 million tonnes	60.72 million tonnes	67.36 million tonnes	5

Countries ranked near Russia

2 United States 61.33 million tonnes compare
3 Iran 42.89 million tonnes compare
4 Iraq 34.18 million tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 215 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 flaring in Russia?: Annual co₂ emissions from flaring in Russia was 67.36 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 Russia?: The highest recorded value was 67.36 million tonnes in 2023.
What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from flaring recorded in Russia?: The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1830.
How does Russia rank for annual co₂ emissions from flaring?: Russia ranks 1st out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is annual co₂ emissions from flaring rising or falling in Russia?: Over the last ten years it is up 68.5%. 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 flaring. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring
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: 215 places, 12,483 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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