CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Singapore

Singapore: CO₂ emissions embedded in trade was 135.86 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
135.86 million tonnes
Change on year
down 7.4%
Rank
6th
of 120 regions
All-time high
194.81 million tonnes
in 2013
All-time low
16.97 million tonnes
in 1998
Years of data
34
1990–2023

CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Singapore, 1990–2023

050.0M100.0M150.0M200.0M1990200620231990: 18.2M tonnes1991: 18.6M tonnes1992: 27.6M tonnes1993: 23.8M tonnes1994: 18.2M tonnes1995: 37.2M tonnes1996: 31.7M tonnes1997: 29.7M tonnes1998: 17.0M tonnes1999: 35.2M tonnes2000: 120.6M tonnes2001: 105.0M tonnes2002: 112.0M tonnes2003: 61.0M tonnes2004: 77.5M tonnes2005: 87.6M tonnes2006: 93.1M tonnes2007: 86.8M tonnes2008: 134.9M tonnes2009: 60.7M tonnes2010: 61.1M tonnes2011: 152.0M tonnes2012: 159.3M tonnes2013: 194.8M tonnes2014: 141.9M tonnes2015: 113.5M tonnes2016: 112.6M tonnes2017: 119.4M tonnes2018: 126.4M tonnes2019: 126.7M tonnes2020: 108.9M tonnes2021: 127.0M tonnes2022: 146.6M tonnes2023: 135.9M tonnes

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 regions 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 3 Germany 174.72 million tonnes compare
  2. 4 Japan 155.39 million tonnes compare
  3. 5 France 137.10 million tonnes compare
  4. 7 South Korea 119.69 million tonnes compare
  5. 8 Italy 116.72 million tonnes compare
  6. 9 Belgium 111.90 million tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 120 places →

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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 regions 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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About this data

Indicator
CO₂ emissions embedded in trade
Unit
tonnes
Source
Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
120 places, 4,063 data points, 1990–2023
Last refreshed

Annual net carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions embedded in trade, measured in tonnes.