What is co₂ emissions per capita in Ukraine?

Co₂ emissions per capita in Ukraine was 3.76 tonnes per person in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest co₂ emissions per capita recorded in Ukraine?

The highest recorded value was 14.55 tonnes per person in 1985.

What is the lowest co₂ emissions per capita recorded in Ukraine?

The lowest recorded value was 0.0002 tonnes per person in 1832.

How does Ukraine rank for co₂ emissions per capita?

Ukraine ranks 90th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.

Is co₂ emissions per capita rising or falling in Ukraine?

Over the last ten years it is down 32.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Ukraine data come from?

The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

CO₂ emissions per capita in Ukraine

Name: CO₂ emissions per capita in Ukraine
Creator: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Ukraine: CO₂ emissions per capita was 3.76 tonnes per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

3.76 tonnes per person

Change on year

up 1.9%

World rank

90th

of 213 countries

All-time high

14.55 tonnes per person

in 1985

All-time low

0.0002 tonnes per person

in 1832

Years of data

173

1830–2024

CO₂ emissions per capita in Ukraine, 1830–2024

Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes per person.

Analysis

Ukraine recorded 3.76 tonnes per person for co₂ emissions per capita in 2024.

The figure is up 1.9% on the previous year and down 32.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, co₂ emissions per capita in Ukraine peaked at 14.55 tonnes per person in 1985 and was at its lowest, 0.0002 tonnes per person, in 1832.

That places Ukraine 90th out of 213 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.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1830s	0.0003 tonnes per person	0.0002 tonnes per person	0.0003 tonnes per person	4
1850s	0.0045 tonnes per person	0.0015 tonnes per person	0.0062 tonnes per person	4
1860s	0.0193 tonnes per person	0.0081 tonnes per person	0.0393 tonnes per person	10
1870s	0.0767 tonnes per person	0.0423 tonnes per person	0.1201 tonnes per person	10
1880s	0.1778 tonnes per person	0.1396 tonnes per person	0.2192 tonnes per person	10
1890s	0.3675 tonnes per person	0.2459 tonnes per person	0.5537 tonnes per person	10
1900s	0.6486 tonnes per person	0.5715 tonnes per person	0.7471 tonnes per person	10
1910s	0.674 tonnes per person	0.2359 tonnes per person	0.9007 tonnes per person	10
1920s	0.4258 tonnes per person	0.2131 tonnes per person	0.7268 tonnes per person	10
1930s	1.77 tonnes per person	0.9792 tonnes per person	2.34 tonnes per person	10
1940s	2.28 tonnes per person	1.3 tonnes per person	3.2 tonnes per person	10
1950s	4.88 tonnes per person	3.53 tonnes per person	6.38 tonnes per person	10
1960s	7.87 tonnes per person	6.55 tonnes per person	9.24 tonnes per person	10
1970s	11.56 tonnes per person	9.66 tonnes per person	13.05 tonnes per person	10
1980s	13.76 tonnes per person	13.17 tonnes per person	14.55 tonnes per person	10
1990s	8.84 tonnes per person	5.98 tonnes per person	13.57 tonnes per person	10
2000s	6.46 tonnes per person	5.76 tonnes per person	7.16 tonnes per person	10
2010s	5.66 tonnes per person	4.89 tonnes per person	6.66 tonnes per person	10
2020s	4.07 tonnes per person	3.48 tonnes per person	4.75 tonnes per person	5

Countries ranked near Ukraine

87 France 3.97 tonnes per person compare
88 Azerbaijan 3.85 tonnes per person compare
89 Uzbekistan 3.83 tonnes per person compare
91 Argentina 3.74 tonnes per person compare
92 Thailand 3.74 tonnes per person compare
93 Montenegro 3.72 tonnes per person compare

See the full ranking of 213 places →

More climate change data for Ukraine

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.1% (2100)
Population growth 2.9% (2025)
Population, total 38.98 million (2025)
Urban population growth 3.0% (2025)
Urban population 27.13 million (2025)
Urban population 69.6% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 3.76 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 31.24 billion tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 3.76 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 3.76 tonnes per person (2024)

All data for Ukraine →

Frequently asked questions

What is co₂ emissions per capita in Ukraine?: Co₂ emissions per capita in Ukraine was 3.76 tonnes per person in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest co₂ emissions per capita recorded in Ukraine?: The highest recorded value was 14.55 tonnes per person in 1985.
What is the lowest co₂ emissions per capita recorded in Ukraine?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0002 tonnes per person in 1832.
How does Ukraine rank for co₂ emissions per capita?: Ukraine ranks 90th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
Is co₂ emissions per capita rising or falling in Ukraine?: Over the last ten years it is down 32.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ukraine data come from?: The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: CO₂ emissions per capita
Unit: tonnes per person
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 213 places, 22,919 data points, 1800–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions from burning fossil fuels and industrial processes. This includes emissions from transport, electricity generation, and heating, but not land-use change.