Annual CO₂ emissions from oil in Antarctica
Antarctica: Annual CO₂ emissions from oil was 10,992 tonnes in 2007. ◆ Volatile
Annual CO₂ emissions from oil in Antarctica, 1987–2007
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 oil in Antarctica is 10,992 tonnes, measured in 2007.
That represents a change of up 50.0% on the previous year and up 200.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from oil in Antarctica peaked at 14,656 tonnes in 1991 and was at its lowest, 3,664 tonnes, in 1987.
Antarctica ranks 214th of 215 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6,107 tonnes | 3,664 tonnes | 7,328 tonnes | 3 |
| 1990s | 8,794 tonnes | 3,664 tonnes | 14,656 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,954 tonnes | 3,664 tonnes | 10,992 tonnes | 8 |
Countries ranked near Antarctica
- 211 Montserrat 26,579 tonnes compare
- 212 Tuvalu 11,440 tonnes compare
- 213 Saint Helena 11,391 tonnes compare
- 215 Niue 7,627 tonnes compare
More climate change data for Antarctica
- Share of global CO₂ emissions from oil 0.0% (2007)
- Share of cumulative CO₂ emissions from oil 0.0% (2007)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 153,888 tonnes (2024)
- Share of global CO₂ emissions from cement 0.0% (2024)
- Share of global CO₂ emissions vs. share of population 0.0% (2024)
- Share of global CO₂ emissions 0.0% (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions by world region 153,888 tonnes (2024)
- Share of global CO₂ emissions from flaring 0.0% (2024)
- Share of global cumulative CO₂ emissions from flaring 0.0% (2024)
- Share of global cumulative CO₂ emissions 0.0% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from oil in Antarctica?
- Annual co₂ emissions from oil in Antarctica was 10,992 tonnes in 2007, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from oil recorded in Antarctica?
- The highest recorded value was 14,656 tonnes in 1991.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from oil recorded in Antarctica?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,664 tonnes in 1987.
- How does Antarctica rank for annual co₂ emissions from oil?
- Antarctica ranks 214th out of 215 countries with data for 2007.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from oil rising or falling in Antarctica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 200.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Antarctica 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 oil. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from oil, measured in tonnes.