CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Philippines
Philippines: CO₂ emissions embedded in trade was 50.61 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
50.61 million tonnes
Change on year
down 6.4%
World rank
14th
of 120 countries
All-time high
54.09 million tonnes
in 2022
All-time low
9.45 million tonnes
in 1998
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Philippines, 1990–2023
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Philippines recorded 50.61 million tonnes for co₂ emissions embedded in trade in 2023.
The figure is down 6.4% on the previous year and up 43.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Philippines peaked at 54.09 million tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 9.45 million tonnes, in 1998.
That places Philippines 14th out of 120 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Philippines, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 10.05 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 10.08 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1992 | 10.32 million tonnes | +2.4% |
| 1993 | 10.08 million tonnes | -2.4% |
| 1994 | 10.70 million tonnes | +6.2% |
| 1995 | 10.16 million tonnes | -5.0% |
| 1996 | 17.11 million tonnes | +68.4% |
| 1997 | 16.70 million tonnes | -2.4% |
| 1998 | 9.45 million tonnes | -43.4% |
| 1999 | 15.83 million tonnes | +67.6% |
| 2000 | 16.17 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 2001 | 18.67 million tonnes | +15.4% |
| 2002 | 18.16 million tonnes | -2.7% |
| 2003 | 21.11 million tonnes | +16.2% |
| 2004 | 21.25 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 2005 | 21.77 million tonnes | +2.4% |
| 2006 | 19.50 million tonnes | -10.5% |
| 2007 | 22.45 million tonnes | +15.2% |
| 2008 | 25.11 million tonnes | +11.8% |
| 2009 | 18.96 million tonnes | -24.5% |
| 2010 | 22.03 million tonnes | +16.2% |
| 2011 | 28.22 million tonnes | +28.1% |
| 2012 | 32.79 million tonnes | +16.2% |
| 2013 | 35.30 million tonnes | +7.7% |
| 2014 | 36.97 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 2015 | 33.07 million tonnes | -10.6% |
| 2016 | 44.31 million tonnes | +34.0% |
| 2017 | 43.45 million tonnes | -1.9% |
| 2018 | 44.73 million tonnes | +2.9% |
| 2019 | 43.79 million tonnes | -2.1% |
| 2020 | 44.04 million tonnes | +0.6% |
| 2021 | 51.48 million tonnes | +16.9% |
| 2022 | 54.09 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 2023 | 50.61 million tonnes | -6.4% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 50.61 million tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.87 million tonnes, 13.1× the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 50.61 million tonnes is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 10.02 million tonnes, 5.0× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12.05 million tonnes | 9.45 million tonnes | 17.11 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 20.32 million tonnes | 16.17 million tonnes | 25.11 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 36.46 million tonnes | 22.03 million tonnes | 44.73 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 50.06 million tonnes | 44.04 million tonnes | 54.09 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
- 11 Mexico 106.72 million tonnes compare
- 12 Switzerland 86.35 million tonnes compare
- 13 Bangladesh 63.33 million tonnes compare
- 15 Spain 45.15 million tonnes compare
- 16 Thailand 40.83 million tonnes compare
- 17 United Arab Emirates 37.64 million tonnes compare
More climate change data for Philippines
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 1.23 billion kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 32,008 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 8,832 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 23,176 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 33.33 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 827.72 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 49,858 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 8,936 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 40,922 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 33.72 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Philippines?
- Co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Philippines was 50.61 million tonnes in 2023, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions embedded in trade recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 54.09 million tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions embedded in trade recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.45 million tonnes in 1998.
- How does Philippines rank for co₂ emissions embedded in trade?
- Philippines ranks 14th out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions embedded in trade rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions embedded in trade. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual net carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions embedded in trade, measured in tonnes.