Co2 emissions transport in North Korea
North Korea: Co2 emissions transport was 4.89 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Co2 emissions transport in North Korea, 1990–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
North Korea recorded 4.89 million for co2 emissions transport in 2023.
The figure is up 6.8% on the previous year and up 239.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 emissions transport in North Korea peaked at 5.60 million in 1990 and was at its lowest, 890,000, in 1999.
That places North Korea 96th 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 transport in North Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5.60 million | — |
| 1991 | 4.28 million | -23.6% |
| 1992 | 3.49 million | -18.5% |
| 1993 | 3.13 million | -10.3% |
| 1994 | 2.11 million | -32.6% |
| 1995 | 2.53 million | +19.9% |
| 1996 | 2.04 million | -19.4% |
| 1997 | 1.13 million | -44.6% |
| 1998 | 2.12 million | +87.6% |
| 1999 | 890,000 | -58.0% |
| 2000 | 1.71 million | +92.1% |
| 2001 | 1.57 million | -8.2% |
| 2002 | 1.57 million | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 1.53 million | -2.5% |
| 2004 | 1.55 million | +1.3% |
| 2005 | 1.30 million | -16.1% |
| 2006 | 1.00 million | -23.1% |
| 2007 | 1.19 million | +19.0% |
| 2008 | 1.22 million | +2.5% |
| 2009 | 1.32 million | +8.2% |
| 2010 | 1.32 million | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 1.33 million | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 1.32 million | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 1.44 million | +9.1% |
| 2014 | 1.34 million | -6.9% |
| 2015 | 1.41 million | +5.2% |
| 2016 | 1.45 million | +2.8% |
| 2017 | 5.43 million | +274.5% |
| 2018 | 4.87 million | -10.3% |
| 2019 | 5.40 million | +10.9% |
| 2020 | 5.22 million | -3.3% |
| 2021 | 4.42 million | -15.3% |
| 2022 | 4.58 million | +3.6% |
| 2023 | 4.89 million | +6.8% |
North Korea compared with similar countries
- North Korea's 4.89 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.50 million, 3.3× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- North Korea's 4.89 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.11 million, 1.6× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Co2 emissions transport in North Korea 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +274.5% | 1.45 million | 5.43 million |
| 2000 | +92.1% | 890,000 | 1.71 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.73 million | 890,000 | 5.60 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.40 million | 1.00 million | 1.71 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.53 million | 1.32 million | 5.43 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.78 million | 4.42 million | 5.22 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near North Korea
More climate change data for North Korea
- Share co2 vs population 0.1917 (2100)
- Co2 gdp pop growth, annual growth rate -10.68 % change on previous year (2025)
- Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate 27.14 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban population, per capita 0.6419 units per person (2025)
- Urban population 64.2% (2025)
- Urban population 17.06 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 0.8% (2025)
- Population growth 0.3% (2025)
- Population, total 26.57 million (2025)
- Population, total, annual growth rate 0.2725 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co2 emissions transport in North Korea?
- Co2 emissions transport in North Korea was 4.89 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co2 emissions transport recorded in North Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 5.60 million in 1990.
- What is the lowest co2 emissions transport recorded in North Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 890,000 in 1999.
- How does North Korea rank for co2 emissions transport?
- North Korea ranks 96th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co2 emissions transport rising or falling in North Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 239.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Co2 emissions transport. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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