What is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Russia?

Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Russia was 437.89 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 Russia?

The highest recorded value was 889.90 million tonnes in 1990.

What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Russia?

The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1830.

How does Russia rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry?

Russia ranks 5th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.

Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry rising or falling in Russia?

Over the last ten years it is up 14.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Russia 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.

CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Russia

Name: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Russia
Creator: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Russia: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry was 437.89 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

437.89 million tonnes

Change on year

up 2.5%

World rank

5th

of 215 countries

All-time high

889.90 million tonnes

in 1990

All-time low

0 tonnes

in 1830

Years of data

173

1830–2024

CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Russia, 1830–2024

Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

Russia recorded 437.89 million tonnes for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in 2024.

That represents a change of up 2.5% on the previous year and up 14.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Russia peaked at 889.90 million tonnes in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1830.

Russia ranks 5th of 215 countries on this measure, 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
1830s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	4
1850s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	4
1860s	22,403 tonnes	6,830 tonnes	54,853 tonnes	10
1870s	345,595 tonnes	43,443 tonnes	942,121 tonnes	10
1880s	2.86 million tonnes	1.07 million tonnes	4.62 million tonnes	10
1890s	9.72 million tonnes	5.64 million tonnes	14.50 million tonnes	10
1900s	15.93 million tonnes	12.40 million tonnes	19.01 million tonnes	10
1910s	14.77 million tonnes	7.02 million tonnes	18.72 million tonnes	10
1920s	11.71 million tonnes	7.21 million tonnes	18.72 million tonnes	10
1930s	46.95 million tonnes	34.58 million tonnes	57.76 million tonnes	10
1940s	55.67 million tonnes	36.95 million tonnes	70.82 million tonnes	10
1950s	129.55 million tonnes	74.24 million tonnes	205.45 million tonnes	10
1960s	330.24 million tonnes	224.12 million tonnes	446.98 million tonnes	10
1970s	650.24 million tonnes	488.22 million tonnes	782.09 million tonnes	10
1980s	776.56 million tonnes	709.92 million tonnes	811.61 million tonnes	10
1990s	503.92 million tonnes	346.00 million tonnes	889.90 million tonnes	10
2000s	322.55 million tonnes	309.46 million tonnes	343.68 million tonnes	10
2010s	378.33 million tonnes	333.20 million tonnes	414.63 million tonnes	10
2020s	402.76 million tonnes	375.40 million tonnes	437.89 million tonnes	5

Countries ranked near Russia

2 China 1.71 billion tonnes compare
3 India 747.33 million tonnes compare
4 Saudi Arabia 451.46 million tonnes compare
6 Japan 353.59 million tonnes compare
7 Brazil 323.87 million tonnes compare
8 Canada 244.57 million tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 215 places →

More climate change data for Russia

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 1.2% (2100)
Population growth -0.1% (2025)
Population, total 143.51 million (2025)
Urban population growth 0.1% (2025)
Urban population 108.00 million (2025)
Urban population 75.3% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 12.29 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 122.81 billion tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 12.29 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 12.29 tonnes per person (2024)

All data for Russia →

Frequently asked questions

What is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Russia?: Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Russia was 437.89 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 Russia?: The highest recorded value was 889.90 million tonnes in 1990.
What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Russia?: The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1830.
How does Russia rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry?: Russia ranks 5th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry rising or falling in Russia?: Over the last ten years it is up 14.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Russia 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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About this data

Indicator: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry
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: 215 places, 21,740 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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