CO₂ emissions from transport in Russia
Russia: CO₂ emissions from transport was 276.12 million tonnes in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
276.12 million tonnes
Change on year
up 2.0%
World rank
4th
of 191 countries
All-time high
298.76 million tonnes
in 1990
All-time low
166.57 million tonnes
in 1997
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions from transport in Russia, 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 Russia stood at 276.12 million tonnes.
The figure is up 2.0% on the previous year and up 15.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from transport in Russia peaked at 298.76 million tonnes in 1990 and was at its lowest, 166.57 million tonnes, in 1997.
Russia ranks 4th of 191 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 34 years of available data.
CO₂ emissions from transport in Russia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 298.76 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 293.10 million tonnes | -1.9% |
| 1992 | 280.70 million tonnes | -4.2% |
| 1993 | 235.62 million tonnes | -16.1% |
| 1994 | 207.06 million tonnes | -12.1% |
| 1995 | 190.94 million tonnes | -7.8% |
| 1996 | 181.47 million tonnes | -5.0% |
| 1997 | 166.57 million tonnes | -8.2% |
| 1998 | 196.40 million tonnes | +17.9% |
| 1999 | 198.05 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 189.17 million tonnes | -4.5% |
| 2001 | 195.64 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 2002 | 198.61 million tonnes | +1.5% |
| 2003 | 207.55 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 2004 | 222.18 million tonnes | +7.0% |
| 2005 | 220.89 million tonnes | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 229.17 million tonnes | +3.7% |
| 2007 | 230.71 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 2008 | 245.30 million tonnes | +6.3% |
| 2009 | 228.32 million tonnes | -6.9% |
| 2010 | 244.13 million tonnes | +6.9% |
| 2011 | 249.69 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 237.32 million tonnes | -5.0% |
| 2013 | 238.70 million tonnes | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 241.39 million tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 240.61 million tonnes | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 240.20 million tonnes | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 246.06 million tonnes | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 258.02 million tonnes | +4.9% |
| 2019 | 262.48 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 240.45 million tonnes | -8.4% |
| 2021 | 265.61 million tonnes | +10.5% |
| 2022 | 270.65 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 276.12 million tonnes | +2.0% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 276.12 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 12.23 million tonnes, 22.6× the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Russia's 276.12 million tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 10.50 million tonnes, 26.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 224.87 million tonnes | 166.57 million tonnes | 298.76 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 216.75 million tonnes | 189.17 million tonnes | 245.30 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 245.86 million tonnes | 237.32 million tonnes | 262.48 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 263.21 million tonnes | 240.45 million tonnes | 276.12 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More climate change data for Russia
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 66,658 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 68.86 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 18,764 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions 60.84 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 94.39 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from transport in Russia?
- Co₂ emissions from transport in Russia was 276.12 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 Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 298.76 million tonnes in 1990.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from transport recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 166.57 million tonnes in 1997.
- How does Russia rank for co₂ emissions from transport?
- Russia ranks 4th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions from transport rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Russia 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.