Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion (millions of tonnes) in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion (millions of tonnes) was 184.26 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion in United Arab Emirates, 2000–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion in United Arab Emirates is 184.26, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.8% on the previous year and up 8.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion in United Arab Emirates peaked at 186.19 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 79.83, in 2000.
United Arab Emirates ranks 34th of 161 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 24 years of available data.
Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion (millions of tonnes) in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 79.83 | — |
| 2001 | 92.7 | +16.1% |
| 2002 | 94.67 | +2.1% |
| 2003 | 98.89 | +4.5% |
| 2004 | 105.11 | +6.3% |
| 2005 | 111.24 | +5.8% |
| 2006 | 115.16 | +3.5% |
| 2007 | 124.29 | +7.9% |
| 2008 | 146.59 | +17.9% |
| 2009 | 147.55 | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 152.14 | +3.1% |
| 2011 | 157.58 | +3.6% |
| 2012 | 163.44 | +3.7% |
| 2013 | 170.1 | +4.1% |
| 2014 | 169.41 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 179.69 | +6.1% |
| 2016 | 186.19 | +3.6% |
| 2017 | 177.92 | -4.4% |
| 2018 | 160.94 | -9.5% |
| 2019 | 174.24 | +8.3% |
| 2020 | 171.92 | -1.3% |
| 2021 | 174.5 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | 174.22 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 184.26 | +5.8% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 184.26 is above the median for high income countries, which is 35.08, 5.3× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 184.26 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 65.4, 2.8× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 111.6 | 79.83 | 147.55 | 10 |
| 2010s | 169.17 | 152.14 | 186.19 | 10 |
| 2020s | 176.22 | 171.92 | 184.26 | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
More climate change data for United Arab Emirates
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,596 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 556.37 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,039 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2.1 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 37.11 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 113.03 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 113.02 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 0.0084 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.4265 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion in United Arab Emirates?
- Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion in United Arab Emirates was 184.26 in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 186.19 in 2016.
- What is the lowest carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 79.83 in 2000.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 34th out of 161 countries with data for 2023.
- Is carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion (millions of tonnes). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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