Co2 emissions fossil land in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea: Co2 emissions fossil land was 62.55 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
62.55 million
Change on year
up 0.8%
World rank
52nd
of 215 countries
All-time high
209.25 million
in 1989
All-time low
13,885
in 1905
Years of data
116
1905–2024
Co2 emissions fossil land in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, 1905–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea recorded 62.55 million for co2 emissions fossil land in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.8% on the previous year and up 57.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 emissions fossil land in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea peaked at 209.25 million in 1989 and was at its lowest, 13,885, in 1905.
That places Democratic People’s Republic of Korea 52nd 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 fossil land in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1905 | 13,885 | — |
| 1909 | 149,260 | +975.0% |
| 1910 | 187,443 | +25.6% |
| 1911 | 222,154 | +18.5% |
| 1912 | 277,693 | +25.0% |
| 1913 | 322,818 | +16.2% |
| 1914 | 461,664 | +43.0% |
| 1915 | 576,212 | +24.8% |
| 1916 | 479,020 | -16.9% |
| 1918 | 472,077 | -1.4% |
| 1919 | 558,856 | +18.4% |
| 1920 | 725,472 | +29.8% |
| 1921 | 781,011 | +7.7% |
| 1922 | 798,366 | +2.2% |
| 1923 | 954,568 | +19.6% |
| 1924 | 1.00 million | +5.1% |
| 1925 | 1.60 million | +59.5% |
| 1926 | 1.72 million | +7.4% |
| 1927 | 1.78 million | +3.6% |
| 1928 | 2.05 million | +15.2% |
| 1929 | 2.36 million | +14.9% |
| 1930 | 2.22 million | -5.7% |
| 1931 | 2.35 million | +5.9% |
| 1932 | 2.77 million | +17.8% |
| 1933 | 3.27 million | +17.9% |
| 1934 | 4.35 million | +33.0% |
| 1935 | 5.11 million | +17.6% |
| 1936 | 6.00 million | +17.4% |
| 1937 | 6.42 million | +7.0% |
| 1938 | 8.59 million | +33.8% |
| 1939 | 11.22 million | +30.5% |
| 1940 | 14.43 million | +28.6% |
| 1941 | 16.09 million | +11.5% |
| 1942 | 17.76 million | +10.4% |
| 1943 | 17.22 million | -3.1% |
| 1944 | 18.19 million | +5.7% |
| 1945 | 65,417 | -99.6% |
| 1946 | 72,686 | +11.1% |
| 1947 | 72,686 | +0.0% |
| 1948 | 1.40 million | +1830.6% |
| 1949 | 1.78 million | +26.9% |
| 1950 | 780,432 | -56.2% |
| 1951 | 995,984 | +27.6% |
| 1952 | 889,758 | -10.7% |
| 1953 | 1.74 million | +95.1% |
| 1954 | 4.79 million | +175.8% |
| 1955 | 7.34 million | +53.4% |
| 1956 | 8.96 million | +22.0% |
| 1957 | 11.29 million | +25.9% |
| 1958 | 15.63 million | +38.5% |
| 1959 | 19.87 million | +27.1% |
| 1960 | 23.79 million | +19.7% |
| 1961 | 26.43 million | +11.1% |
| 1962 | 30.69 million | +16.1% |
| 1963 | 32.83 million | +7.0% |
| 1964 | 35.62 million | +8.5% |
| 1965 | 44.22 million | +24.2% |
| 1966 | 47.60 million | +7.6% |
| 1967 | 52.39 million | +10.1% |
| 1968 | 59.27 million | +13.1% |
| 1969 | 64.08 million | +8.1% |
| 1970 | 73.48 million | +14.7% |
| 1971 | 107.45 million | +46.2% |
| 1972 | 89.50 million | -16.7% |
| 1973 | 97.33 million | +8.7% |
| 1974 | 101.61 million | +4.4% |
| 1975 | 107.62 million | +5.9% |
| 1976 | 110.03 million | +2.2% |
| 1977 | 113.67 million | +3.3% |
| 1978 | 108.21 million | -4.8% |
| 1979 | 110.26 million | +1.9% |
| 1980 | 114.08 million | +3.5% |
| 1981 | 114.40 million | +0.3% |
| 1982 | 116.89 million | +2.2% |
| 1983 | 125.16 million | +7.1% |
| 1984 | 134.66 million | +7.6% |
| 1985 | 144.29 million | +7.2% |
| 1986 | 156.84 million | +8.7% |
| 1987 | 175.63 million | +12.0% |
| 1988 | 199.23 million | +13.4% |
| 1989 | 209.25 million | +5.0% |
| 1990 | 118.38 million | -43.4% |
| 1991 | 112.82 million | -4.7% |
| 1992 | 97.99 million | -13.1% |
| 1993 | 89.59 million | -8.6% |
| 1994 | 81.58 million | -8.9% |
| 1995 | 76.09 million | -6.7% |
| 1996 | 66.29 million | -12.9% |
| 1997 | 63.68 million | -3.9% |
| 1998 | 58.75 million | -7.7% |
| 1999 | 64.14 million | +9.2% |
| 2000 | 69.17 million | +7.8% |
| 2001 | 71.67 million | +3.6% |
| 2002 | 68.64 million | -4.2% |
| 2003 | 70.14 million | +2.2% |
| 2004 | 71.72 million | +2.3% |
| 2005 | 75.01 million | +4.6% |
| 2006 | 76.17 million | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 63.48 million | -16.7% |
| 2008 | 70.33 million | +10.8% |
| 2009 | 67.66 million | -3.8% |
| 2010 | 65.36 million | -3.4% |
| 2011 | 47.87 million | -26.8% |
| 2012 | 46.75 million | -2.3% |
| 2013 | 36.14 million | -22.7% |
| 2014 | 39.82 million | +10.2% |
| 2015 | 31.28 million | -21.5% |
| 2016 | 34.24 million | +9.5% |
| 2017 | 69.71 million | +103.6% |
| 2018 | 62.61 million | -10.2% |
| 2019 | 69.51 million | +11.0% |
| 2020 | 65.58 million | -5.7% |
| 2021 | 53.97 million | -17.7% |
| 2022 | 56.29 million | +4.3% |
| 2023 | 62.02 million | +10.2% |
| 2024 | 62.55 million | +0.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 81,572 | 13,885 | 149,260 | 2 |
| 1910s | 395,326 | 187,443 | 576,212 | 9 |
| 1920s | 1.38 million | 725,472 | 2.36 million | 10 |
| 1930s | 5.23 million | 2.22 million | 11.22 million | 10 |
| 1940s | 8.71 million | 65,417 | 18.19 million | 10 |
| 1950s | 7.23 million | 780,432 | 19.87 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 41.69 million | 23.79 million | 64.08 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 101.92 million | 73.48 million | 113.67 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 149.04 million | 114.08 million | 209.25 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 82.93 million | 58.75 million | 118.38 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 70.40 million | 63.48 million | 76.17 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 50.33 million | 31.28 million | 69.71 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 60.08 million | 53.97 million | 65.58 million | 5 |
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More climate change data for Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
- Share co2 vs population 0.1917 (2100)
- Urban population 64.2% (2025)
- Urban population 17.06 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 0.8% (2025)
- Population, total 26.57 million (2025)
- Population growth 0.3% (2025)
- Annual Net Emissions/Removals 91.25 (2024)
- Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology 2.65 (2024)
- Per capita CO₂ emissions vs. per capita energy use 2.36 tonnes per person (2024)
- Share global cumulative co2 including land 0.2552 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co2 emissions fossil land in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea?
- Co2 emissions fossil land in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea was 62.55 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co2 emissions fossil land recorded in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 209.25 million in 1989.
- What is the lowest co2 emissions fossil land recorded in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,885 in 1905.
- How does Democratic People’s Republic of Korea rank for co2 emissions fossil land?
- Democratic People’s Republic of Korea ranks 52nd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co2 emissions fossil land rising or falling in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 57.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic People’s Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Co2 emissions fossil land. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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