CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Singapore
Singapore: CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change was 54.02 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
54.02 million tonnes
Change on year
up 5.6%
World rank
62nd
of 194 countries
All-time high
60.57 million tonnes
in 1994
All-time low
369,809 tonnes
in 1966
Years of data
75
1950–2024
CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Singapore, 1950–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Singapore recorded 54.02 million tonnes for co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in 2024.
That represents a change of up 5.6% on the previous year and up 12.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Singapore peaked at 60.57 million tonnes in 1994 and was at its lowest, 369,809 tonnes, in 1966.
That places Singapore 62nd out of 194 countries with data for 2024, 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 fossil fuels and land-use change in Singapore, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 1.91 million tonnes | — |
| 1951 | 2.82 million tonnes | +47.1% |
| 1952 | 3.43 million tonnes | +21.6% |
| 1953 | 3.45 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1954 | 3.74 million tonnes | +8.3% |
| 1955 | 4.08 million tonnes | +9.2% |
| 1956 | 4.03 million tonnes | -1.3% |
| 1957 | 1.67 million tonnes | -58.5% |
| 1958 | 2.24 million tonnes | +34.2% |
| 1959 | 1.50 million tonnes | -33.1% |
| 1960 | 1.12 million tonnes | -25.5% |
| 1961 | 1.86 million tonnes | +66.5% |
| 1962 | 2.31 million tonnes | +23.9% |
| 1963 | 3.12 million tonnes | +35.0% |
| 1964 | 3.49 million tonnes | +11.9% |
| 1965 | 2.28 million tonnes | -34.8% |
| 1966 | 369,809 tonnes | -83.8% |
| 1967 | 2.70 million tonnes | +628.8% |
| 1968 | 5.00 million tonnes | +85.6% |
| 1969 | 6.77 million tonnes | +35.4% |
| 1970 | 17.75 million tonnes | +162.0% |
| 1971 | 16.31 million tonnes | -8.1% |
| 1972 | 21.73 million tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1973 | 20.56 million tonnes | -5.4% |
| 1974 | 21.32 million tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1975 | 23.79 million tonnes | +11.6% |
| 1976 | 29.35 million tonnes | +23.4% |
| 1977 | 27.69 million tonnes | -5.6% |
| 1978 | 32.50 million tonnes | +17.4% |
| 1979 | 35.46 million tonnes | +9.1% |
| 1980 | 30.46 million tonnes | -14.1% |
| 1981 | 25.71 million tonnes | -15.6% |
| 1982 | 28.43 million tonnes | +10.6% |
| 1983 | 33.44 million tonnes | +17.6% |
| 1984 | 32.12 million tonnes | -4.0% |
| 1985 | 32.61 million tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1986 | 34.37 million tonnes | +5.4% |
| 1987 | 32.12 million tonnes | -6.5% |
| 1988 | 35.57 million tonnes | +10.7% |
| 1989 | 41.25 million tonnes | +16.0% |
| 1990 | 43.71 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 1991 | 44.40 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1992 | 47.67 million tonnes | +7.4% |
| 1993 | 49.89 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1994 | 60.57 million tonnes | +21.4% |
| 1995 | 40.89 million tonnes | -32.5% |
| 1996 | 48.30 million tonnes | +18.1% |
| 1997 | 57.04 million tonnes | +18.1% |
| 1998 | 47.70 million tonnes | -16.4% |
| 1999 | 49.41 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 2000 | 37.57 million tonnes | -24.0% |
| 2001 | 38.76 million tonnes | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 40.44 million tonnes | +4.3% |
| 2003 | 39.66 million tonnes | -1.9% |
| 2004 | 41.15 million tonnes | +3.7% |
| 2005 | 39.76 million tonnes | -3.4% |
| 2006 | 40.66 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2007 | 41.23 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 40.34 million tonnes | -2.2% |
| 2009 | 40.98 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2010 | 44.60 million tonnes | +8.8% |
| 2011 | 47.27 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 2012 | 46.34 million tonnes | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 47.27 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2014 | 47.91 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 49.52 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 2016 | 49.21 million tonnes | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 50.20 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 50.37 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 49.07 million tonnes | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 46.80 million tonnes | -4.6% |
| 2021 | 50.21 million tonnes | +7.3% |
| 2022 | 49.03 million tonnes | -2.3% |
| 2023 | 51.16 million tonnes | +4.4% |
| 2024 | 54.02 million tonnes | +5.6% |
Singapore compared with similar countries
- Singapore's 54.02 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 36.71 million tonnes, 1.5× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Singapore's 54.02 million tonnes is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 45.03 million tonnes, 1.2× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Singapore 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | +628.8% | 369,809 tonnes | 2.70 million tonnes |
| 1970 | +162.0% | 6.77 million tonnes | 17.75 million tonnes |
| 1966 | -83.8% | 2.28 million tonnes | 369,809 tonnes |
| 1968 | +85.6% | 2.70 million tonnes | 5.00 million tonnes |
| 1961 | +66.5% | 1.12 million tonnes | 1.86 million tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.89 million tonnes | 1.50 million tonnes | 4.08 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 2.90 million tonnes | 369,809 tonnes | 6.77 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 24.64 million tonnes | 16.31 million tonnes | 35.46 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 32.61 million tonnes | 25.71 million tonnes | 41.25 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 48.96 million tonnes | 40.89 million tonnes | 60.57 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 40.06 million tonnes | 37.57 million tonnes | 41.23 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 48.18 million tonnes | 44.60 million tonnes | 50.37 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 50.24 million tonnes | 46.80 million tonnes | 54.02 million tonnes | 5 |
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 19.69 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2.8 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 0.2385 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Singapore?
- Co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Singapore was 54.02 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change recorded in Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 60.57 million tonnes in 1994.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 369,809 tonnes in 1966.
- How does Singapore rank for co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change?
- Singapore ranks 62nd out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Singapore data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual total emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂), including land-use change, measured in tonnes.