CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Singapore
Singapore: CO₂ emissions embedded in trade was 135.86 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Singapore, 1990–2023
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Singapore stood at 135.86 million tonnes.
The figure is down 7.4% on the previous year and down 30.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Singapore peaked at 194.81 million tonnes in 2013 and was at its lowest, 16.97 million tonnes, in 1998.
That places Singapore 6th out of 120 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Singapore, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 18.21 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 18.60 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1992 | 27.57 million tonnes | +48.2% |
| 1993 | 23.79 million tonnes | -13.7% |
| 1994 | 18.23 million tonnes | -23.4% |
| 1995 | 37.18 million tonnes | +104.0% |
| 1996 | 31.70 million tonnes | -14.7% |
| 1997 | 29.73 million tonnes | -6.2% |
| 1998 | 16.97 million tonnes | -42.9% |
| 1999 | 35.24 million tonnes | +107.6% |
| 2000 | 120.58 million tonnes | +242.2% |
| 2001 | 105.00 million tonnes | -12.9% |
| 2002 | 112.04 million tonnes | +6.7% |
| 2003 | 60.96 million tonnes | -45.6% |
| 2004 | 77.47 million tonnes | +27.1% |
| 2005 | 87.65 million tonnes | +13.1% |
| 2006 | 93.10 million tonnes | +6.2% |
| 2007 | 86.81 million tonnes | -6.8% |
| 2008 | 134.92 million tonnes | +55.4% |
| 2009 | 60.68 million tonnes | -55.0% |
| 2010 | 61.06 million tonnes | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 152.04 million tonnes | +149.0% |
| 2012 | 159.32 million tonnes | +4.8% |
| 2013 | 194.81 million tonnes | +22.3% |
| 2014 | 141.87 million tonnes | -27.2% |
| 2015 | 113.54 million tonnes | -20.0% |
| 2016 | 112.65 million tonnes | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 119.39 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 2018 | 126.38 million tonnes | +5.9% |
| 2019 | 126.66 million tonnes | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 108.90 million tonnes | -14.0% |
| 2021 | 126.95 million tonnes | +16.6% |
| 2022 | 146.64 million tonnes | +15.5% |
| 2023 | 135.86 million tonnes | -7.4% |
Singapore compared with similar countries
- Singapore's 135.86 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 9.84 million tonnes, 13.8× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Singapore's 135.86 million tonnes is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 10.02 million tonnes, 13.6× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Singapore changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +242.2% | 35.24 million tonnes | 120.58 million tonnes |
| 2011 | +149.0% | 61.06 million tonnes | 152.04 million tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 25.72 million tonnes | 16.97 million tonnes | 37.18 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 93.92 million tonnes | 60.68 million tonnes | 134.92 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 130.77 million tonnes | 61.06 million tonnes | 194.81 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 129.59 million tonnes | 108.90 million tonnes | 146.64 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Singapore
More climate change data for Singapore
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 42,295 kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 22.49 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 19.69 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2.8 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.0743 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.0999 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 0.2385 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 0.2385 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 0 kt (1992)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.0009 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Singapore?
- Co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Singapore was 135.86 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 Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 194.81 million tonnes in 2013.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions embedded in trade recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.97 million tonnes in 1998.
- How does Singapore rank for co₂ emissions embedded in trade?
- Singapore ranks 6th out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions embedded in trade rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Singapore 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.