Annual Net Emissions/Removals (Greenhouse gas, Total, Metric ton) in South Korea
South Korea: Annual Net Emissions/Removals (Greenhouse gas, Total, Metric ton) was 668.25 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Annual Net Emissions/Removals in South Korea, 1970–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, annual net emissions/removals in South Korea stood at 668.25.
The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and down 4.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual net emissions/removals in South Korea peaked at 754.52 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 91.16, in 1970.
South Korea ranks 12th of 212 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 Net Emissions/Removals (Greenhouse gas, Total, Metric ton) in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 91.16 | — |
| 1971 | 92.18 | +1.1% |
| 1972 | 94.57 | +2.6% |
| 1973 | 111.68 | +18.1% |
| 1974 | 118.33 | +6.0% |
| 1975 | 127.33 | +7.6% |
| 1976 | 137.59 | +8.1% |
| 1977 | 153.67 | +11.7% |
| 1978 | 161.92 | +5.4% |
| 1979 | 179.33 | +10.8% |
| 1980 | 181.05 | +1.0% |
| 1981 | 188.79 | +4.3% |
| 1982 | 188.61 | -0.1% |
| 1983 | 204.42 | +8.4% |
| 1984 | 227.81 | +11.4% |
| 1985 | 238.49 | +4.7% |
| 1986 | 247.75 | +3.9% |
| 1987 | 253.28 | +2.2% |
| 1988 | 279.87 | +10.5% |
| 1989 | 290.42 | +3.8% |
| 1990 | 311.4 | +7.2% |
| 1991 | 346.7 | +11.3% |
| 1992 | 377.5 | +8.9% |
| 1993 | 403.12 | +6.8% |
| 1994 | 433.94 | +7.6% |
| 1995 | 466.41 | +7.5% |
| 1996 | 499.76 | +7.2% |
| 1997 | 527.46 | +5.5% |
| 1998 | 454.99 | -13.7% |
| 1999 | 496.61 | +9.1% |
| 2000 | 530.14 | +6.8% |
| 2001 | 537.29 | +1.3% |
| 2002 | 554.17 | +3.1% |
| 2003 | 560.14 | +1.1% |
| 2004 | 578.46 | +3.3% |
| 2005 | 575.12 | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 583.4 | +1.4% |
| 2007 | 603.98 | +3.5% |
| 2008 | 616.34 | +2.0% |
| 2009 | 621.14 | +0.8% |
| 2010 | 682.96 | +10.0% |
| 2011 | 716.39 | +4.9% |
| 2012 | 715.6 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 712.96 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 702.55 | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 714.59 | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 719.52 | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 738.19 | +2.6% |
| 2018 | 754.52 | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 729.07 | -3.4% |
| 2020 | 695.13 | -4.7% |
| 2021 | 719.28 | +3.5% |
| 2022 | 694.88 | -3.4% |
| 2023 | 670.12 | -3.6% |
| 2024 | 668.25 | -0.3% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 668.25 is above the median for high income countries, which is 39.95, 16.7× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 668.25 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 45.69, 14.6× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 126.77 | 91.16 | 179.33 | 10 |
| 1980s | 230.05 | 181.05 | 290.42 | 10 |
| 1990s | 431.79 | 311.4 | 527.46 | 10 |
| 2000s | 576.02 | 530.14 | 621.14 | 10 |
| 2010s | 718.64 | 682.96 | 754.52 | 10 |
| 2020s | 689.53 | 668.25 | 719.28 | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More climate change data for South Korea
- 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)
- Urban population 41.95 million (2025)
- Urban population growth -0.1% (2025)
- Population, total 51.68 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual net emissions/removals in South Korea?
- Annual net emissions/removals in South Korea was 668.25 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest annual net emissions/removals recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 754.52 in 2018.
- What is the lowest annual net emissions/removals recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 91.16 in 1970.
- How does South Korea rank for annual net emissions/removals?
- South Korea ranks 12th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual net emissions/removals rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Annual Net Emissions/Removals (Greenhouse gas, Total, Metric ton of CO₂). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides National Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventories by the sector of origin and National Mitigation Targets as determined by the countries. Annual country-level estimates of net emissions/removals for 215 countries are presented by six sectors, 14 sub-sectors and four gases, for the years 1970-2021. To facilitate retrieval and use, two aggregated indicators, Total GHG emissions including land-use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF) and Total GHG emissions excluding land-use, land-use change and forestry are presented in addition to the sector-level information. Annual country-level projections of emissions, assuming business-as-usual, are presented for three categories – CO2 emission, GHG emissions excluding LULUCF and GHG emissions including LULUCF – for the years 2022- 2030. National mitigation targets, or the implied targets, as estimated from the Nationally Determined Contributions are presented for the year 2030. Both the conditional, where applicable, and unconditional targets have been presented, along with an average of the two targets. Corresponding aggregates are presented for the above indicators by region and sub-region according to the M49 and the World Economic Outlook Classifications. Estimates of emissions are in million metric tons of CO2 equivalent.