CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Thailand
Thailand: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry was 105.34 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
105.34 million tonnes
Change on year
up 1.0%
World rank
22nd
of 215 countries
All-time high
105.83 million tonnes
in 2022
All-time low
827,571 tonnes
in 1950
Years of data
75
1950–2024
CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Thailand, 1950–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Thailand stood at 105.34 million tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.0% on the previous year and up 15.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Thailand peaked at 105.83 million tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 827,571 tonnes, in 1950.
Thailand ranks 22nd 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.
CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Thailand, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 827,571 tonnes | — |
| 1951 | 890,352 tonnes | +7.6% |
| 1952 | 1.10 million tonnes | +23.5% |
| 1953 | 1.40 million tonnes | +27.6% |
| 1954 | 1.66 million tonnes | +18.0% |
| 1955 | 2.05 million tonnes | +23.9% |
| 1956 | 2.31 million tonnes | +12.3% |
| 1957 | 2.58 million tonnes | +11.9% |
| 1958 | 2.65 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1959 | 2.92 million tonnes | +10.4% |
| 1960 | 3.30 million tonnes | +12.9% |
| 1961 | 3.62 million tonnes | +9.7% |
| 1962 | 4.40 million tonnes | +21.6% |
| 1963 | 4.92 million tonnes | +11.8% |
| 1964 | 6.83 million tonnes | +38.8% |
| 1965 | 6.68 million tonnes | -2.3% |
| 1966 | 8.54 million tonnes | +27.9% |
| 1967 | 10.92 million tonnes | +27.9% |
| 1968 | 15.56 million tonnes | +42.5% |
| 1969 | 12.96 million tonnes | -16.7% |
| 1970 | 13.59 million tonnes | +4.9% |
| 1971 | 17.32 million tonnes | +27.4% |
| 1972 | 19.72 million tonnes | +13.9% |
| 1973 | 22.15 million tonnes | +12.3% |
| 1974 | 21.66 million tonnes | -2.2% |
| 1975 | 21.78 million tonnes | +0.5% |
| 1976 | 25.79 million tonnes | +18.5% |
| 1977 | 28.96 million tonnes | +12.3% |
| 1978 | 31.71 million tonnes | +9.5% |
| 1979 | 32.55 million tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1980 | 35.71 million tonnes | +9.7% |
| 1981 | 32.49 million tonnes | -9.0% |
| 1982 | 29.56 million tonnes | -9.0% |
| 1983 | 33.40 million tonnes | +13.0% |
| 1984 | 34.61 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1985 | 33.03 million tonnes | -4.6% |
| 1986 | 34.20 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1987 | 32.15 million tonnes | -6.0% |
| 1988 | 36.61 million tonnes | +13.9% |
| 1989 | 43.91 million tonnes | +19.9% |
| 1990 | 53.22 million tonnes | +21.2% |
| 1991 | 56.50 million tonnes | +6.2% |
| 1992 | 62.42 million tonnes | +10.5% |
| 1993 | 70.67 million tonnes | +13.2% |
| 1994 | 78.42 million tonnes | +11.0% |
| 1995 | 88.78 million tonnes | +13.2% |
| 1996 | 96.92 million tonnes | +9.2% |
| 1997 | 95.44 million tonnes | -1.5% |
| 1998 | 85.41 million tonnes | -10.5% |
| 1999 | 84.65 million tonnes | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 79.35 million tonnes | -6.3% |
| 2001 | 75.17 million tonnes | -5.3% |
| 2002 | 78.94 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2003 | 83.86 million tonnes | +6.2% |
| 2004 | 91.75 million tonnes | +9.4% |
| 2005 | 90.84 million tonnes | -1.0% |
| 2006 | 87.31 million tonnes | -3.9% |
| 2007 | 84.63 million tonnes | -3.1% |
| 2008 | 78.48 million tonnes | -7.3% |
| 2009 | 79.82 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2010 | 80.79 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2011 | 84.61 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 2012 | 90.83 million tonnes | +7.4% |
| 2013 | 91.38 million tonnes | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 91.14 million tonnes | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 95.22 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 2016 | 98.92 million tonnes | +3.9% |
| 2017 | 101.15 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 2018 | 102.33 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 103.65 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 96.31 million tonnes | -7.1% |
| 2021 | 90.92 million tonnes | -5.6% |
| 2022 | 105.83 million tonnes | +16.4% |
| 2023 | 104.34 million tonnes | -1.4% |
| 2024 | 105.34 million tonnes | +1.0% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 105.34 million tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 9.32 million tonnes, 11.3× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Thailand's 105.34 million tonnes is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.31 million tonnes, 31.8× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.84 million tonnes | 827,571 tonnes | 2.92 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 7.77 million tonnes | 3.30 million tonnes | 15.56 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 23.52 million tonnes | 13.59 million tonnes | 32.55 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 34.57 million tonnes | 29.56 million tonnes | 43.91 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 77.24 million tonnes | 53.22 million tonnes | 96.92 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 83.01 million tonnes | 75.17 million tonnes | 91.75 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 94.00 million tonnes | 80.79 million tonnes | 103.65 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 100.55 million tonnes | 90.92 million tonnes | 105.83 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 22,242 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 6,353 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 15,889 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 10,932 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Thailand?
- Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Thailand was 105.34 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 Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 105.83 million tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 827,571 tonnes in 1950.
- How does Thailand rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry?
- Thailand ranks 22nd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand 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.