CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in South Korea
South Korea: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry was 176.14 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in South Korea, 1905–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
South Korea recorded 176.14 million tonnes for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in 2024.
The figure is up 3.4% on the previous year and up 9.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in South Korea peaked at 246.07 million tonnes in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1905.
That places South Korea 13th out of 215 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 2 |
| 1910s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9 |
| 1920s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9 |
| 1950s | 1.17 million tonnes | 497,469 tonnes | 2.15 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 7.15 million tonnes | 2.09 million tonnes | 20.05 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 48.30 million tonnes | 27.56 million tonnes | 78.92 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 79.03 million tonnes | 71.17 million tonnes | 107.46 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 194.84 million tonnes | 130.95 million tonnes | 246.07 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 193.72 million tonnes | 171.09 million tonnes | 207.12 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 173.60 million tonnes | 161.53 million tonnes | 184.03 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 171.34 million tonnes | 165.07 million tonnes | 176.14 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More climate change data for South Korea
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.2% (2100)
- Population growth -0.1% (2025)
- Population, total 51.68 million (2025)
- Urban population growth -0.1% (2025)
- Urban population 41.95 million (2025)
- Urban population 81.2% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 11.29 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 20.71 billion tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 11.29 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 11.29 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in South Korea?
- Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in South Korea was 176.14 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 recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 246.07 million tonnes in 1997.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1905.
- How does South Korea rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry?
- South Korea ranks 13th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea 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. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from oil, measured in tonnes.