CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, gaps filled in Thailand
Thailand: CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, gaps filled was 267.76 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, gaps filled in Thailand, 1931–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, gaps filled in Thailand stood at 267.76 million tonnes.
The figure is up 1.1% on the previous year and down 1.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, gaps filled in Thailand peaked at 288.31 million tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 14,537 tonnes, in 1944.
Thailand ranks 23rd of 215 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, gaps filled in Thailand, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1931 | 29,074 tonnes | — |
| 1932 | 25,440 tonnes | -12.5% |
| 1933 | 21,806 tonnes | -14.3% |
| 1934 | 25,440 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 1935 | 25,440 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1936 | 29,074 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 1937 | 36,343 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1938 | 39,977 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 1939 | 47,246 tonnes | +18.2% |
| 1940 | 58,149 tonnes | +23.1% |
| 1941 | 58,149 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1942 | 45,429 tonnes | -21.9% |
| 1943 | 32,709 tonnes | -28.0% |
| 1944 | 14,537 tonnes | -55.6% |
| 1945 | 19,383 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1946 | 24,228 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1947 | 29,074 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1948 | 39,977 tonnes | +37.5% |
| 1949 | 61,783 tonnes | +54.5% |
| 1950 | 955,618 tonnes | +1446.7% |
| 1951 | 1.09 million tonnes | +14.1% |
| 1952 | 1.28 million tonnes | +17.2% |
| 1953 | 1.64 million tonnes | +28.7% |
| 1954 | 2.05 million tonnes | +24.7% |
| 1955 | 2.37 million tonnes | +15.7% |
| 1956 | 2.62 million tonnes | +10.3% |
| 1957 | 2.92 million tonnes | +11.6% |
| 1958 | 3.02 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 1959 | 3.32 million tonnes | +10.1% |
| 1960 | 3.71 million tonnes | +11.7% |
| 1961 | 4.14 million tonnes | +11.6% |
| 1962 | 5.03 million tonnes | +21.4% |
| 1963 | 5.56 million tonnes | +10.7% |
| 1964 | 7.47 million tonnes | +34.3% |
| 1965 | 7.44 million tonnes | -0.4% |
| 1966 | 9.47 million tonnes | +27.2% |
| 1967 | 12.16 million tonnes | +28.4% |
| 1968 | 17.08 million tonnes | +40.5% |
| 1969 | 14.55 million tonnes | -14.8% |
| 1970 | 15.36 million tonnes | +5.6% |
| 1971 | 19.21 million tonnes | +25.1% |
| 1972 | 21.77 million tonnes | +13.3% |
| 1973 | 24.36 million tonnes | +11.9% |
| 1974 | 24.12 million tonnes | -1.0% |
| 1975 | 24.25 million tonnes | +0.6% |
| 1976 | 28.56 million tonnes | +17.8% |
| 1977 | 31.88 million tonnes | +11.6% |
| 1978 | 34.76 million tonnes | +9.0% |
| 1979 | 36.40 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1980 | 39.75 million tonnes | +9.2% |
| 1981 | 37.54 million tonnes | -5.6% |
| 1982 | 37.36 million tonnes | -0.5% |
| 1983 | 41.78 million tonnes | +11.9% |
| 1984 | 45.15 million tonnes | +8.1% |
| 1985 | 47.87 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 1986 | 48.97 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 1987 | 53.81 million tonnes | +9.9% |
| 1988 | 60.73 million tonnes | +12.9% |
| 1989 | 71.70 million tonnes | +18.1% |
| 1990 | 86.56 million tonnes | +20.7% |
| 1991 | 95.04 million tonnes | +9.8% |
| 1992 | 105.51 million tonnes | +11.0% |
| 1993 | 121.86 million tonnes | +15.5% |
| 1994 | 136.87 million tonnes | +12.3% |
| 1995 | 153.65 million tonnes | +12.3% |
| 1996 | 173.57 million tonnes | +13.0% |
| 1997 | 181.20 million tonnes | +4.4% |
| 1998 | 159.70 million tonnes | -11.9% |
| 1999 | 167.24 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 2000 | 167.35 million tonnes | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 172.27 million tonnes | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 184.66 million tonnes | +7.2% |
| 2003 | 191.09 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 2004 | 207.33 million tonnes | +8.5% |
| 2005 | 214.32 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 2006 | 215.82 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 2007 | 224.08 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 2008 | 224.25 million tonnes | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 228.84 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2010 | 241.02 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 2011 | 244.88 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 262.35 million tonnes | +7.1% |
| 2013 | 263.75 million tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 272.49 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 277.10 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 284.05 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 2017 | 283.35 million tonnes | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 288.31 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 281.88 million tonnes | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 271.92 million tonnes | -3.5% |
| 2021 | 267.14 million tonnes | -1.8% |
| 2022 | 272.57 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2023 | 264.73 million tonnes | -2.9% |
| 2024 | 267.76 million tonnes | +1.1% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 267.76 million tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 20.35 million tonnes, 13.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Thailand's 267.76 million tonnes is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 16.97 million tonnes, 15.8× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, gaps filled in Thailand 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | +1446.7% | 61,783 tonnes | 955,618 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 31,093 tonnes | 21,806 tonnes | 47,246 tonnes | 9 |
| 1940s | 38,342 tonnes | 14,537 tonnes | 61,783 tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 2.13 million tonnes | 955,618 tonnes | 3.32 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 8.66 million tonnes | 3.71 million tonnes | 17.08 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 26.07 million tonnes | 15.36 million tonnes | 36.40 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 48.47 million tonnes | 37.36 million tonnes | 71.70 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 138.12 million tonnes | 86.56 million tonnes | 181.20 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 203.00 million tonnes | 167.35 million tonnes | 228.84 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 269.92 million tonnes | 241.02 million tonnes | 288.31 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 268.83 million tonnes | 264.73 million tonnes | 272.57 million tonnes | 5 |
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More climate change data for 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)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 23.97 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 567.45 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 38,338 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 10,932 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 27,406 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 41.25 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, gaps filled in Thailand?
- Co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, gaps filled in Thailand was 267.76 million tonnes in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, gaps filled recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 288.31 million tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, gaps filled recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 14,537 tonnes in 1944.
- How does Thailand rank for co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, gaps filled?
- Thailand ranks 23rd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, gaps filled rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change with 80 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
Computed from
- CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change with 80 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.