Annual CO₂ emissions from oil in South Korea
South Korea: Annual CO₂ emissions from oil was 176.14 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
176.14 million tonnes
Change on year
up 3.4%
World rank
13th
of 215 countries
All-time high
246.07 million tonnes
in 1997
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1905
Years of data
115
1905–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions from oil in South Korea, 1905–2024
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 oil in South Korea is 176.14 million tonnes, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.4% on the previous year and up 9.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from oil in South Korea peaked at 246.07 million tonnes in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1905.
That places South Korea 13th 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.
Annual CO₂ emissions from oil in South Korea, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1905 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1909 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1910 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1911 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1912 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1913 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1914 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1915 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1916 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1918 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1919 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1920 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1921 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1922 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1923 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1924 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1925 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1926 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1927 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1928 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1929 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1930 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1931 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1932 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1933 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1934 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1935 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1936 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1937 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1938 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1939 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1940 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1941 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1942 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1943 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1944 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1946 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1947 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1948 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1949 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1950 | 497,469 tonnes | — |
| 1951 | 556,928 tonnes | +12.0% |
| 1952 | 663,184 tonnes | +19.1% |
| 1953 | 1.01 million tonnes | +52.1% |
| 1954 | 1.06 million tonnes | +5.4% |
| 1955 | 1.12 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 1956 | 1.44 million tonnes | +28.1% |
| 1957 | 1.47 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 1958 | 1.69 million tonnes | +15.0% |
| 1959 | 2.15 million tonnes | +27.3% |
| 1960 | 2.09 million tonnes | -3.0% |
| 1961 | 2.29 million tonnes | +9.8% |
| 1962 | 2.95 million tonnes | +29.0% |
| 1963 | 3.93 million tonnes | +33.0% |
| 1964 | 3.25 million tonnes | -17.3% |
| 1965 | 4.55 million tonnes | +39.9% |
| 1966 | 6.53 million tonnes | +43.5% |
| 1967 | 10.49 million tonnes | +60.8% |
| 1968 | 15.39 million tonnes | +46.6% |
| 1969 | 20.05 million tonnes | +30.3% |
| 1970 | 27.56 million tonnes | +37.4% |
| 1971 | 31.60 million tonnes | +14.7% |
| 1972 | 32.54 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1973 | 40.20 million tonnes | +23.5% |
| 1974 | 41.68 million tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1975 | 46.03 million tonnes | +10.4% |
| 1976 | 53.52 million tonnes | +16.3% |
| 1977 | 61.49 million tonnes | +14.9% |
| 1978 | 69.42 million tonnes | +12.9% |
| 1979 | 78.92 million tonnes | +13.7% |
| 1980 | 77.56 million tonnes | -1.7% |
| 1981 | 72.13 million tonnes | -7.0% |
| 1982 | 71.60 million tonnes | -0.7% |
| 1983 | 74.36 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1984 | 73.28 million tonnes | -1.4% |
| 1985 | 71.17 million tonnes | -2.9% |
| 1986 | 73.84 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1987 | 76.40 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1988 | 92.50 million tonnes | +21.1% |
| 1989 | 107.46 million tonnes | +16.2% |
| 1990 | 130.95 million tonnes | +21.9% |
| 1991 | 151.67 million tonnes | +15.8% |
| 1992 | 173.97 million tonnes | +14.7% |
| 1993 | 189.43 million tonnes | +8.9% |
| 1994 | 206.57 million tonnes | +9.1% |
| 1995 | 226.08 million tonnes | +9.4% |
| 1996 | 239.47 million tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1997 | 246.07 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1998 | 183.59 million tonnes | -25.4% |
| 1999 | 200.63 million tonnes | +9.3% |
| 2000 | 206.23 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 2001 | 206.08 million tonnes | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 207.12 million tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2003 | 205.37 million tonnes | -0.8% |
| 2004 | 196.26 million tonnes | -4.4% |
| 2005 | 195.07 million tonnes | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 190.05 million tonnes | -2.6% |
| 2007 | 187.26 million tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2008 | 171.09 million tonnes | -8.6% |
| 2009 | 172.71 million tonnes | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 176.16 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 171.47 million tonnes | -2.7% |
| 2012 | 170.82 million tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 168.58 million tonnes | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 161.53 million tonnes | -4.2% |
| 2015 | 170.59 million tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2016 | 184.03 million tonnes | +7.9% |
| 2017 | 179.41 million tonnes | -2.5% |
| 2018 | 177.63 million tonnes | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 175.80 million tonnes | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 165.07 million tonnes | -6.1% |
| 2021 | 171.48 million tonnes | +3.9% |
| 2022 | 173.66 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 170.36 million tonnes | -1.9% |
| 2024 | 176.14 million tonnes | +3.4% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 176.14 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 10.73 million tonnes, 16.4× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 176.14 million tonnes is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.31 million tonnes, 53.2× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 2 |
| 1910s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9 |
| 1920s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9 |
| 1950s | 1.17 million tonnes | 497,469 tonnes | 2.15 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 7.15 million tonnes | 2.09 million tonnes | 20.05 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 48.30 million tonnes | 27.56 million tonnes | 78.92 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 79.03 million tonnes | 71.17 million tonnes | 107.46 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 194.84 million tonnes | 130.95 million tonnes | 246.07 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 193.72 million tonnes | 171.09 million tonnes | 207.12 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 173.60 million tonnes | 161.53 million tonnes | 184.03 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 171.34 million tonnes | 165.07 million tonnes | 176.14 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More climate change data for South Korea
- Spring temperature anomalies 1.1 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.7164 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.8996 °C (2026)
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.2% (2100)
- Population, total, annual growth rate -0.1285 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban population, annual growth rate -0.1214 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban population, per capita 0.8117 units per person (2025)
- Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate -78.08 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from oil in South Korea?
- Annual co₂ emissions from oil in South Korea was 176.14 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 oil recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 246.07 million tonnes in 1997.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from oil recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1905.
- How does South Korea rank for annual co₂ emissions from oil?
- South Korea ranks 13th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from oil rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea 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.