Consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Vietnam
Vietnam: Consumption-based CO₂ emissions was 247.79 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
247.79 million tonnes
Change on year
up 8.7%
World rank
27th
of 120 countries
All-time high
259.89 million tonnes
in 2020
All-time low
23.16 million tonnes
in 1992
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Vietnam, 1990–2023
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Vietnam recorded 247.79 million tonnes for consumption-based co₂ emissions in 2023.
That represents a change of up 8.7% on the previous year and up 102.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, consumption-based co₂ emissions in Vietnam peaked at 259.89 million tonnes in 2020 and was at its lowest, 23.16 million tonnes, in 1992.
That places Vietnam 27th out of 120 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Vietnam, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 23.28 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 23.17 million tonnes | -0.5% |
| 1992 | 23.16 million tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1993 | 25.16 million tonnes | +8.7% |
| 1994 | 29.44 million tonnes | +17.0% |
| 1995 | 32.44 million tonnes | +10.2% |
| 1996 | 38.07 million tonnes | +17.3% |
| 1997 | 45.09 million tonnes | +18.4% |
| 1998 | 47.40 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1999 | 44.80 million tonnes | -5.5% |
| 2000 | 37.11 million tonnes | -17.2% |
| 2001 | 42.42 million tonnes | +14.3% |
| 2002 | 48.18 million tonnes | +13.6% |
| 2003 | 58.64 million tonnes | +21.7% |
| 2004 | 66.92 million tonnes | +14.1% |
| 2005 | 71.38 million tonnes | +6.7% |
| 2006 | 74.34 million tonnes | +4.1% |
| 2007 | 78.83 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 2008 | 90.06 million tonnes | +14.2% |
| 2009 | 99.47 million tonnes | +10.5% |
| 2010 | 108.17 million tonnes | +8.7% |
| 2011 | 113.92 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 2012 | 107.08 million tonnes | -6.0% |
| 2013 | 122.10 million tonnes | +14.0% |
| 2014 | 140.68 million tonnes | +15.2% |
| 2015 | 165.07 million tonnes | +17.3% |
| 2016 | 173.40 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2017 | 172.01 million tonnes | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 188.95 million tonnes | +9.8% |
| 2019 | 244.86 million tonnes | +29.6% |
| 2020 | 259.89 million tonnes | +6.1% |
| 2021 | 222.32 million tonnes | -14.5% |
| 2022 | 227.90 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 2023 | 247.79 million tonnes | +8.7% |
Vietnam compared with similar countries
- Vietnam's 247.79 million tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 70.72 million tonnes, 3.5× the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Vietnam's 247.79 million tonnes is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 229.69 million tonnes, 1.1× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 33.20 million tonnes | 23.16 million tonnes | 47.40 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 66.74 million tonnes | 37.11 million tonnes | 99.47 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 153.62 million tonnes | 107.08 million tonnes | 244.86 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 239.47 million tonnes | 222.32 million tonnes | 259.89 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Vietnam
- 24 Spain 260.62 million tonnes compare
- 25 Egypt 253.43 million tonnes compare
- 26 United Arab Emirates 248.07 million tonnes compare
- 28 Pakistan 220.11 million tonnes compare
- 29 Kazakhstan 212.66 million tonnes compare
- 30 Philippines 211.59 million tonnes compare
More climate change data for Vietnam
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 53,097 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 14,545 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 38,552 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 54.89 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1,377 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 45,316 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 10,321 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 34,995 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 38.95 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1,250 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is consumption-based co₂ emissions in Vietnam?
- Consumption-based co₂ emissions in Vietnam was 247.79 million tonnes in 2023, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest consumption-based co₂ emissions recorded in Vietnam?
- The highest recorded value was 259.89 million tonnes in 2020.
- What is the lowest consumption-based co₂ emissions recorded in Vietnam?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.16 million tonnes in 1992.
- How does Vietnam rank for consumption-based co₂ emissions?
- Vietnam ranks 27th out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
- Is consumption-based co₂ emissions rising or falling in Vietnam?
- Over the last ten years it is up 102.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Vietnam data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Consumption-based CO₂ emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual consumption-based emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂), measured in tonnes.