Co2 by source in China
China: Co2 by source was 186.46 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
186.46 million
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
1st
of 46 countries
All-time high
198.09 million
in 2018
All-time low
18.93 million
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Co2 by source in China, 1960–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co2 by source in China is 186.46 million, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 13.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 by source in China peaked at 198.09 million in 2018 and was at its lowest, 18.93 million, in 1960.
That places China 1st out of 46 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Co2 by source in China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 18.93 million | — |
| 1961 | 20.42 million | +7.9% |
| 1962 | 21.11 million | +3.4% |
| 1963 | 22.07 million | +4.6% |
| 1964 | 24.27 million | +10.0% |
| 1965 | 23.38 million | -3.7% |
| 1966 | 24.19 million | +3.5% |
| 1967 | 25.24 million | +4.3% |
| 1968 | 26.20 million | +3.8% |
| 1969 | 28.28 million | +8.0% |
| 1970 | 31.22 million | +10.4% |
| 1971 | 31.61 million | +1.2% |
| 1972 | 34.58 million | +9.4% |
| 1973 | 37.54 million | +8.6% |
| 1974 | 38.01 million | +1.2% |
| 1975 | 34.41 million | -9.5% |
| 1976 | 36.52 million | +6.1% |
| 1977 | 36.42 million | -0.3% |
| 1978 | 37.51 million | +3.0% |
| 1979 | 38.53 million | +2.7% |
| 1980 | 35.59 million | -7.6% |
| 1981 | 34.13 million | -4.1% |
| 1982 | 35.62 million | +4.4% |
| 1983 | 38.37 million | +7.7% |
| 1984 | 41.67 million | +8.6% |
| 1985 | 44.86 million | +7.6% |
| 1986 | 50.04 million | +11.6% |
| 1987 | 63.92 million | +27.7% |
| 1988 | 77.79 million | +21.7% |
| 1989 | 75.27 million | -3.2% |
| 1990 | 64.07 million | -14.9% |
| 1991 | 83.04 million | +29.6% |
| 1992 | 80.29 million | -3.3% |
| 1993 | 80.99 million | +0.9% |
| 1994 | 82.57 million | +2.0% |
| 1995 | 85.62 million | +3.7% |
| 1996 | 88.79 million | +3.7% |
| 1997 | 95.62 million | +7.7% |
| 1998 | 88.79 million | -7.1% |
| 1999 | 88.79 million | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 88.79 million | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 88.79 million | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 90.16 million | +1.5% |
| 2003 | 92.70 million | +2.8% |
| 2004 | 97.86 million | +5.6% |
| 2005 | 105.39 million | +7.7% |
| 2006 | 111.06 million | +5.4% |
| 2007 | 116.86 million | +5.2% |
| 2008 | 121.64 million | +4.1% |
| 2009 | 127.72 million | +5.0% |
| 2010 | 116.11 million | -9.1% |
| 2011 | 140.36 million | +20.9% |
| 2012 | 141.72 million | +1.0% |
| 2013 | 155.04 million | +9.4% |
| 2014 | 163.92 million | +5.7% |
| 2015 | 172.65 million | +5.3% |
| 2016 | 165.52 million | -4.1% |
| 2017 | 175.87 million | +6.3% |
| 2018 | 198.09 million | +12.6% |
| 2019 | 191.24 million | -3.5% |
| 2020 | 183.73 million | -3.9% |
| 2021 | 186.46 million | +1.5% |
| 2022 | 186.46 million | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 186.46 million | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 186.46 million | +0.0% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 186.46 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 10.18 million, 18.3× the median. (5 countries reporting)
- China's 186.46 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.39 million, 34.6× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 23.41 million | 18.93 million | 28.28 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 35.63 million | 31.22 million | 38.53 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 49.73 million | 34.13 million | 77.79 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 83.86 million | 64.07 million | 95.62 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 104.10 million | 88.79 million | 127.72 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 162.05 million | 116.11 million | 198.09 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 185.91 million | 183.73 million | 186.46 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near China
More climate change data for China
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 31.25 billion kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 604,831 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 191,478 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 413,353 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 722.56 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 14,763 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 342,069 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 200,605 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 141,464 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 757 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co2 by source in China?
- Co2 by source in China was 186.46 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co2 by source recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 198.09 million in 2018.
- What is the lowest co2 by source recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.93 million in 1960.
- How does China rank for co2 by source?
- China ranks 1st out of 46 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co2 by source rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Co2 by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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