CO2 emissions intensities, Metric tons of CO₂ emissions per $1 in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: CO2 emissions intensities, Metric tons of CO₂ emissions per $1 was 29.06 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
CO2 emissions intensities, Metric tons of CO₂ emissions per $1 in Republic of Korea, 1995–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Republic of Korea recorded 29.06 for co2 emissions intensities, metric tons of co₂ emissions per $1 in 2018.
That represents a change of up 4.4% on the previous year and down 73.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 emissions intensities, metric tons of co₂ emissions per $1 in Republic of Korea peaked at 395.89 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 27.82, in 2017.
Republic of Korea ranks 60th of 66 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
CO2 emissions intensities, Metric tons of CO₂ emissions per $1 in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 233.45 | — |
| 1996 | 254.58 | +9.1% |
| 1997 | 321.77 | +26.4% |
| 1998 | 393.97 | +22.4% |
| 1999 | 343.22 | -12.9% |
| 2000 | 338.14 | -1.5% |
| 2001 | 395.89 | +17.1% |
| 2002 | 367.65 | -7.1% |
| 2003 | 215.13 | -41.5% |
| 2004 | 163.13 | -24.2% |
| 2005 | 147.09 | -9.8% |
| 2006 | 121.81 | -17.2% |
| 2007 | 113.94 | -6.5% |
| 2008 | 108.02 | -5.2% |
| 2009 | 120.81 | +11.8% |
| 2010 | 121.48 | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 102.7 | -15.5% |
| 2012 | 101.49 | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 97.59 | -3.8% |
| 2014 | 67.96 | -30.4% |
| 2015 | 40.8 | -40.0% |
| 2016 | 33.23 | -18.5% |
| 2017 | 27.82 | -16.3% |
| 2018 | 29.06 | +4.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 309.4 | 233.45 | 393.97 | 5 |
| 2000s | 209.16 | 108.02 | 395.89 | 10 |
| 2010s | 69.13 | 27.82 | 121.48 | 9 |
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More climate change data for Republic of Korea
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.2% (2100)
- Urban population 81.2% (2025)
- Urban population 41.95 million (2025)
- Urban population growth -0.1% (2025)
- Population, total 51.68 million (2025)
- Population growth -0.1% (2025)
- Annual Net Emissions/Removals 668.25 (2024)
- Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology 2.54 (2024)
- Per capita CO₂ emissions vs. per capita energy use 11.29 tonnes per person (2024)
- Share of global cumulative CO₂ emissions including land-use change 0.8% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co2 emissions intensities, metric tons of co₂ emissions per $1 in Republic of Korea?
- Co2 emissions intensities, metric tons of co₂ emissions per $1 in Republic of Korea was 29.06 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest co2 emissions intensities, metric tons of co₂ emissions per $1 recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 395.89 in 2001.
- What is the lowest co2 emissions intensities, metric tons of co₂ emissions per $1 recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 27.82 in 2017.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for co2 emissions intensities, metric tons of co₂ emissions per $1?
- Republic of Korea ranks 60th out of 66 countries with data for 2018.
- Is co2 emissions intensities, metric tons of co₂ emissions per $1 rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 73.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of CO2 emissions intensities, Metric tons of CO₂ emissions per $1 million USD of output (Agriculture, forestry and fishing). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual estimates of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions for 66 countries across 45 industries from 1995 to 2018. It details both aggregate emissions and emissions intensity, specifically direct and indirect CO2 emissions per unit of output. The data is structured to allow for analysis of emission trends by country, industry, and a combination of both. CO2 emissions from fuel consumption are in millions of metric tons of CO2. CO2 emissions intensities are in metric tons of CO2 emissions per $1 million USD of output. CO2 emissions multipliers are in metric tons of CO2 emissions per $1 million USD of output.