CO₂ emissions from transport in Cambodia
Cambodia: CO₂ emissions from transport was 7.29 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
7.29 million tonnes
Change on year
up 5.0%
World rank
82nd
of 191 countries
All-time high
7.29 million tonnes
in 2023
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions from transport in Cambodia, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, co₂ emissions from transport in Cambodia stood at 7.29 million tonnes. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.0% on the previous year and up 115.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from transport in Cambodia peaked at 7.29 million tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1990.
That places Cambodia 82nd out of 191 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
CO₂ emissions from transport in Cambodia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1992 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1993 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1994 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1995 | 1.16 million tonnes | — |
| 1996 | 1.16 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 1.20 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1998 | 1.40 million tonnes | +16.7% |
| 1999 | 1.36 million tonnes | -2.9% |
| 2000 | 1.32 million tonnes | -2.9% |
| 2001 | 1.51 million tonnes | +14.4% |
| 2002 | 1.32 million tonnes | -12.6% |
| 2003 | 1.35 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2004 | 1.37 million tonnes | +1.5% |
| 2005 | 1.50 million tonnes | +9.5% |
| 2006 | 1.61 million tonnes | +7.3% |
| 2007 | 2.00 million tonnes | +24.2% |
| 2008 | 2.07 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 2009 | 2.69 million tonnes | +30.0% |
| 2010 | 2.95 million tonnes | +9.7% |
| 2011 | 3.12 million tonnes | +5.8% |
| 2012 | 3.29 million tonnes | +5.4% |
| 2013 | 3.38 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 2014 | 3.70 million tonnes | +9.5% |
| 2015 | 4.07 million tonnes | +10.0% |
| 2016 | 4.51 million tonnes | +10.8% |
| 2017 | 4.80 million tonnes | +6.4% |
| 2018 | 5.15 million tonnes | +7.3% |
| 2019 | 6.23 million tonnes | +21.0% |
| 2020 | 6.58 million tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2021 | 6.59 million tonnes | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 6.94 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 2023 | 7.29 million tonnes | +5.0% |
Cambodia compared with similar countries
- Cambodia's 7.29 million tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.18 million tonnes, 2.3× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Cambodia's 7.29 million tonnes is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.11 million tonnes, 2.3× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 628,000 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 1.40 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.67 million tonnes | 1.32 million tonnes | 2.69 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.12 million tonnes | 2.95 million tonnes | 6.23 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.85 million tonnes | 6.58 million tonnes | 7.29 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Cambodia
More climate change data for Cambodia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 62.43 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 12,288 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 3,008 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 9,280 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 11.35 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 331.43 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 20,858 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,671 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 19,187 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 6.31 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from transport in Cambodia?
- Co₂ emissions from transport in Cambodia was 7.29 million tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from transport recorded in Cambodia?
- The highest recorded value was 7.29 million tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from transport recorded in Cambodia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1990.
- How does Cambodia rank for co₂ emissions from transport?
- Cambodia ranks 82nd out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions from transport rising or falling in Cambodia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 115.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cambodia data come from?
- The figures come from Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions from transport. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Emissions are measured in tonnes.