Co2 emissions by fuel line in South Korea
South Korea: Co2 emissions by fuel line was 176.14 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
176.14 million
Change on year
up 3.4%
World rank
13th
of 215 countries
All-time high
246.07 million
in 1997
All-time low
0
in 1905
Years of data
115
1905–2024
Co2 emissions by fuel line in South Korea, 1905–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
South Korea recorded 176.14 million for co2 emissions by fuel line 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 line in South Korea peaked at 246.07 million in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0, 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.
Co2 emissions by fuel line in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1905 | 0 | — |
| 1909 | 0 | — |
| 1910 | 0 | — |
| 1911 | 0 | — |
| 1912 | 0 | — |
| 1913 | 0 | — |
| 1914 | 0 | — |
| 1915 | 0 | — |
| 1916 | 0 | — |
| 1918 | 0 | — |
| 1919 | 0 | — |
| 1920 | 0 | — |
| 1921 | 0 | — |
| 1922 | 0 | — |
| 1923 | 0 | — |
| 1924 | 0 | — |
| 1925 | 0 | — |
| 1926 | 0 | — |
| 1927 | 0 | — |
| 1928 | 0 | — |
| 1929 | 0 | — |
| 1930 | 0 | — |
| 1931 | 0 | — |
| 1932 | 0 | — |
| 1933 | 0 | — |
| 1934 | 0 | — |
| 1935 | 0 | — |
| 1936 | 0 | — |
| 1937 | 0 | — |
| 1938 | 0 | — |
| 1939 | 0 | — |
| 1940 | 0 | — |
| 1941 | 0 | — |
| 1942 | 0 | — |
| 1943 | 0 | — |
| 1944 | 0 | — |
| 1946 | 0 | — |
| 1947 | 0 | — |
| 1948 | 0 | — |
| 1949 | 0 | — |
| 1950 | 497,469 | — |
| 1951 | 556,928 | +12.0% |
| 1952 | 663,184 | +19.1% |
| 1953 | 1.01 million | +52.1% |
| 1954 | 1.06 million | +5.4% |
| 1955 | 1.12 million | +5.5% |
| 1956 | 1.44 million | +28.1% |
| 1957 | 1.47 million | +2.3% |
| 1958 | 1.69 million | +15.0% |
| 1959 | 2.15 million | +27.3% |
| 1960 | 2.09 million | -3.0% |
| 1961 | 2.29 million | +9.8% |
| 1962 | 2.95 million | +29.0% |
| 1963 | 3.93 million | +33.0% |
| 1964 | 3.25 million | -17.3% |
| 1965 | 4.55 million | +39.9% |
| 1966 | 6.53 million | +43.5% |
| 1967 | 10.49 million | +60.8% |
| 1968 | 15.39 million | +46.6% |
| 1969 | 20.05 million | +30.3% |
| 1970 | 27.56 million | +37.4% |
| 1971 | 31.60 million | +14.7% |
| 1972 | 32.54 million | +3.0% |
| 1973 | 40.20 million | +23.5% |
| 1974 | 41.68 million | +3.7% |
| 1975 | 46.03 million | +10.4% |
| 1976 | 53.52 million | +16.3% |
| 1977 | 61.49 million | +14.9% |
| 1978 | 69.42 million | +12.9% |
| 1979 | 78.92 million | +13.7% |
| 1980 | 77.56 million | -1.7% |
| 1981 | 72.13 million | -7.0% |
| 1982 | 71.60 million | -0.7% |
| 1983 | 74.36 million | +3.8% |
| 1984 | 73.28 million | -1.4% |
| 1985 | 71.17 million | -2.9% |
| 1986 | 73.84 million | +3.8% |
| 1987 | 76.40 million | +3.5% |
| 1988 | 92.50 million | +21.1% |
| 1989 | 107.46 million | +16.2% |
| 1990 | 130.95 million | +21.9% |
| 1991 | 151.67 million | +15.8% |
| 1992 | 173.97 million | +14.7% |
| 1993 | 189.43 million | +8.9% |
| 1994 | 206.57 million | +9.1% |
| 1995 | 226.08 million | +9.4% |
| 1996 | 239.47 million | +5.9% |
| 1997 | 246.07 million | +2.8% |
| 1998 | 183.59 million | -25.4% |
| 1999 | 200.63 million | +9.3% |
| 2000 | 206.23 million | +2.8% |
| 2001 | 206.08 million | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 207.12 million | +0.5% |
| 2003 | 205.37 million | -0.8% |
| 2004 | 196.26 million | -4.4% |
| 2005 | 195.07 million | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 190.05 million | -2.6% |
| 2007 | 187.26 million | -1.5% |
| 2008 | 171.09 million | -8.6% |
| 2009 | 172.71 million | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 176.16 million | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 171.47 million | -2.7% |
| 2012 | 170.82 million | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 168.58 million | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 161.53 million | -4.2% |
| 2015 | 170.59 million | +5.6% |
| 2016 | 184.03 million | +7.9% |
| 2017 | 179.41 million | -2.5% |
| 2018 | 177.63 million | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 175.80 million | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 165.07 million | -6.1% |
| 2021 | 171.48 million | +3.9% |
| 2022 | 173.66 million | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 170.36 million | -1.9% |
| 2024 | 176.14 million | +3.4% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 176.14 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 10.73 million, 16.4× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 176.14 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.31 million, 53.2× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1910s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 1920s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 1950s | 1.17 million | 497,469 | 2.15 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 7.15 million | 2.09 million | 20.05 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 48.30 million | 27.56 million | 78.92 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 79.03 million | 71.17 million | 107.46 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 194.84 million | 130.95 million | 246.07 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 193.72 million | 171.09 million | 207.12 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 173.60 million | 161.53 million | 184.03 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 171.34 million | 165.07 million | 176.14 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More climate change data for South Korea
- Share co2 vs population 0.2146 (2100)
- Co2 gdp growth, annual growth rate -49.74 % change on previous year (2025)
- Co2 gdp pop growth, annual growth rate -273.02 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, total, annual growth rate -0.1285 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban population, annual growth rate -0.1214 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban population, per capita 0.8117 units per person (2025)
- Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate -78.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban population 81.2% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co2 emissions by fuel line in South Korea?
- Co2 emissions by fuel line in South Korea was 176.14 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co2 emissions by fuel line recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 246.07 million in 1997.
- What is the lowest co2 emissions by fuel line recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1905.
- How does South Korea rank for co2 emissions by fuel line?
- South Korea ranks 13th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co2 emissions by fuel line 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Co2 emissions by fuel line. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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