CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry type in China
China: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry type was 186.46 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
186.46 million tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
1st
of 46 countries
All-time high
198.09 million tonnes
in 2018
All-time low
18.93 million tonnes
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry type in China, 1960–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type in China is 186.46 million tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 13.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type in China peaked at 198.09 million tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 18.93 million tonnes, 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 emissions by fuel or industry type in China, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 18.93 million tonnes | — |
| 1961 | 20.42 million tonnes | +7.9% |
| 1962 | 21.11 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1963 | 22.07 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 1964 | 24.27 million tonnes | +10.0% |
| 1965 | 23.38 million tonnes | -3.7% |
| 1966 | 24.19 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1967 | 25.24 million tonnes | +4.3% |
| 1968 | 26.20 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1969 | 28.28 million tonnes | +8.0% |
| 1970 | 31.22 million tonnes | +10.4% |
| 1971 | 31.61 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1972 | 34.58 million tonnes | +9.4% |
| 1973 | 37.54 million tonnes | +8.6% |
| 1974 | 38.01 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1975 | 34.41 million tonnes | -9.5% |
| 1976 | 36.52 million tonnes | +6.1% |
| 1977 | 36.42 million tonnes | -0.3% |
| 1978 | 37.51 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1979 | 38.53 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1980 | 35.59 million tonnes | -7.6% |
| 1981 | 34.13 million tonnes | -4.1% |
| 1982 | 35.62 million tonnes | +4.4% |
| 1983 | 38.37 million tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1984 | 41.67 million tonnes | +8.6% |
| 1985 | 44.86 million tonnes | +7.6% |
| 1986 | 50.04 million tonnes | +11.6% |
| 1987 | 63.92 million tonnes | +27.7% |
| 1988 | 77.79 million tonnes | +21.7% |
| 1989 | 75.27 million tonnes | -3.2% |
| 1990 | 64.07 million tonnes | -14.9% |
| 1991 | 83.04 million tonnes | +29.6% |
| 1992 | 80.29 million tonnes | -3.3% |
| 1993 | 80.99 million tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1994 | 82.57 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1995 | 85.62 million tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1996 | 88.79 million tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1997 | 95.62 million tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1998 | 88.79 million tonnes | -7.1% |
| 1999 | 88.79 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 88.79 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 88.79 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 90.16 million tonnes | +1.5% |
| 2003 | 92.70 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 2004 | 97.86 million tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2005 | 105.39 million tonnes | +7.7% |
| 2006 | 111.06 million tonnes | +5.4% |
| 2007 | 116.86 million tonnes | +5.2% |
| 2008 | 121.64 million tonnes | +4.1% |
| 2009 | 127.72 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2010 | 116.11 million tonnes | -9.1% |
| 2011 | 140.36 million tonnes | +20.9% |
| 2012 | 141.72 million tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2013 | 155.04 million tonnes | +9.4% |
| 2014 | 163.92 million tonnes | +5.7% |
| 2015 | 172.65 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 2016 | 165.52 million tonnes | -4.1% |
| 2017 | 175.87 million tonnes | +6.3% |
| 2018 | 198.09 million tonnes | +12.6% |
| 2019 | 191.24 million tonnes | -3.5% |
| 2020 | 183.73 million tonnes | -3.9% |
| 2021 | 186.46 million tonnes | +1.5% |
| 2022 | 186.46 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 186.46 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 186.46 million tonnes | +0.0% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 186.46 million tonnes is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 10.18 million tonnes, 18.3× the median. (5 countries reporting)
- China's 186.46 million tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.39 million tonnes, 34.6× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 23.41 million tonnes | 18.93 million tonnes | 28.28 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 35.63 million tonnes | 31.22 million tonnes | 38.53 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 49.73 million tonnes | 34.13 million tonnes | 77.79 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 83.86 million tonnes | 64.07 million tonnes | 95.62 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 104.10 million tonnes | 88.79 million tonnes | 127.72 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 162.05 million tonnes | 116.11 million tonnes | 198.09 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 185.91 million tonnes | 183.73 million tonnes | 186.46 million tonnes | 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 emissions by fuel or industry type in China?
- Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type in China was 186.46 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 198.09 million tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.93 million tonnes in 1960.
- How does China rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type?
- China ranks 1st out of 46 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type 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 Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry type. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from other industry sources, measured in tonnes.