CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Singapore
Singapore: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry was 31.82 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
31.82 million tonnes
Change on year
up 6.5%
World rank
47th
of 215 countries
All-time high
56.75 million tonnes
in 1994
All-time low
464,187 tonnes
in 1966
Years of data
75
1950–2024
CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Singapore, 1950–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Singapore recorded 31.82 million tonnes for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in 2024.
The figure is up 6.5% on the previous year and up 18.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Singapore peaked at 56.75 million tonnes in 1994 and was at its lowest, 464,187 tonnes, in 1966.
That places Singapore 47th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Singapore, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 1.16 million tonnes | — |
| 1951 | 1.96 million tonnes | +69.7% |
| 1952 | 2.62 million tonnes | +33.6% |
| 1953 | 2.82 million tonnes | +7.6% |
| 1954 | 3.25 million tonnes | +15.1% |
| 1955 | 3.54 million tonnes | +9.2% |
| 1956 | 3.62 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1957 | 1.60 million tonnes | -55.7% |
| 1958 | 2.25 million tonnes | +40.3% |
| 1959 | 1.76 million tonnes | -21.5% |
| 1960 | 1.38 million tonnes | -21.6% |
| 1961 | 2.08 million tonnes | +50.9% |
| 1962 | 2.48 million tonnes | +19.1% |
| 1963 | 3.28 million tonnes | +32.0% |
| 1964 | 3.58 million tonnes | +9.2% |
| 1965 | 2.41 million tonnes | -32.5% |
| 1966 | 464,187 tonnes | -80.8% |
| 1967 | 2.81 million tonnes | +506.2% |
| 1968 | 5.11 million tonnes | +81.6% |
| 1969 | 6.88 million tonnes | +34.6% |
| 1970 | 17.82 million tonnes | +159.0% |
| 1971 | 16.26 million tonnes | -8.8% |
| 1972 | 21.71 million tonnes | +33.5% |
| 1973 | 20.68 million tonnes | -4.8% |
| 1974 | 21.41 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1975 | 23.86 million tonnes | +11.4% |
| 1976 | 29.33 million tonnes | +22.9% |
| 1977 | 27.60 million tonnes | -5.9% |
| 1978 | 32.45 million tonnes | +17.6% |
| 1979 | 35.42 million tonnes | +9.1% |
| 1980 | 30.42 million tonnes | -14.1% |
| 1981 | 25.69 million tonnes | -15.6% |
| 1982 | 28.37 million tonnes | +10.5% |
| 1983 | 33.39 million tonnes | +17.7% |
| 1984 | 31.95 million tonnes | -4.3% |
| 1985 | 32.35 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1986 | 34.08 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1987 | 31.77 million tonnes | -6.8% |
| 1988 | 35.23 million tonnes | +10.9% |
| 1989 | 40.96 million tonnes | +16.3% |
| 1990 | 43.46 million tonnes | +6.1% |
| 1991 | 44.19 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1992 | 46.46 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1993 | 46.86 million tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1994 | 56.75 million tonnes | +21.1% |
| 1995 | 37.12 million tonnes | -34.6% |
| 1996 | 45.00 million tonnes | +21.2% |
| 1997 | 53.76 million tonnes | +19.5% |
| 1998 | 44.15 million tonnes | -17.9% |
| 1999 | 46.55 million tonnes | +5.4% |
| 2000 | 34.66 million tonnes | -25.5% |
| 2001 | 34.44 million tonnes | -0.6% |
| 2002 | 33.57 million tonnes | -2.5% |
| 2003 | 29.24 million tonnes | -12.9% |
| 2004 | 28.86 million tonnes | -1.3% |
| 2005 | 28.08 million tonnes | -2.7% |
| 2006 | 28.19 million tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 27.79 million tonnes | -1.4% |
| 2008 | 26.60 million tonnes | -4.3% |
| 2009 | 27.06 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2010 | 29.49 million tonnes | +9.0% |
| 2011 | 31.96 million tonnes | +8.4% |
| 2012 | 29.73 million tonnes | -7.0% |
| 2013 | 27.68 million tonnes | -6.9% |
| 2014 | 26.91 million tonnes | -2.8% |
| 2015 | 28.31 million tonnes | +5.2% |
| 2016 | 27.44 million tonnes | -3.1% |
| 2017 | 26.54 million tonnes | -3.3% |
| 2018 | 27.91 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 2019 | 26.37 million tonnes | -5.5% |
| 2020 | 23.94 million tonnes | -9.2% |
| 2021 | 26.79 million tonnes | +11.9% |
| 2022 | 26.28 million tonnes | -1.9% |
| 2023 | 29.89 million tonnes | +13.7% |
| 2024 | 31.82 million tonnes | +6.5% |
Singapore compared with similar countries
- Singapore's 31.82 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 10.73 million tonnes, 3.0× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Singapore's 31.82 million tonnes is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.31 million tonnes, 9.6× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Singapore changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | +506.2% | 464,187 tonnes | 2.81 million tonnes |
| 1970 | +159.0% | 6.88 million tonnes | 17.82 million tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.46 million tonnes | 1.16 million tonnes | 3.62 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 3.05 million tonnes | 464,187 tonnes | 6.88 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 24.65 million tonnes | 16.26 million tonnes | 35.42 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 32.42 million tonnes | 25.69 million tonnes | 40.96 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 46.43 million tonnes | 37.12 million tonnes | 56.75 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 29.85 million tonnes | 26.60 million tonnes | 34.66 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 28.23 million tonnes | 26.37 million tonnes | 31.96 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 27.74 million tonnes | 23.94 million tonnes | 31.82 million tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Singapore?
- Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Singapore was 31.82 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 Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 56.75 million tonnes in 1994.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 464,187 tonnes in 1966.
- How does Singapore rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry?
- Singapore ranks 47th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Singapore 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.