Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement in Taiwan
Taiwan: Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement was 419.01 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
419.01 million tonnes
Change on year
up 1.2%
World rank
22nd
of 211 countries
All-time high
419.01 million tonnes
in 2024
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1896
Years of data
129
1896–2024
Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement in Taiwan, 1896–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cumulative co₂ emissions from cement in Taiwan is 419.01 million tonnes, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 129 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.2% on the previous year and up 15.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cumulative co₂ emissions from cement in Taiwan peaked at 419.01 million tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1896.
That places Taiwan 22nd out of 211 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement in Taiwan, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1896 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1897 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1898 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1899 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1900 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1901 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1902 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1903 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1904 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1905 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1906 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1907 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1908 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1909 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1910 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1911 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1912 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1913 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1914 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1915 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1916 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1917 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1918 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1919 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1920 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1921 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1922 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1923 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1924 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1925 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1926 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1927 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1928 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1929 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1930 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1931 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1932 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1933 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1934 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1935 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1936 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1937 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1938 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1939 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1940 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1941 | 105,443 tonnes | — |
| 1942 | 218,170 tonnes | +106.9% |
| 1943 | 370,723 tonnes | +69.9% |
| 1944 | 490,654 tonnes | +32.4% |
| 1945 | 490,654 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1946 | 490,654 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1947 | 585,145 tonnes | +19.3% |
| 1948 | 701,348 tonnes | +19.9% |
| 1949 | 846,600 tonnes | +20.7% |
| 1950 | 1.01 million tonnes | +19.3% |
| 1951 | 1.20 million tonnes | +19.1% |
| 1952 | 1.42 million tonnes | +18.4% |
| 1953 | 1.68 million tonnes | +18.1% |
| 1954 | 1.95 million tonnes | +15.8% |
| 1955 | 2.24 million tonnes | +14.9% |
| 1956 | 2.53 million tonnes | +13.0% |
| 1957 | 2.83 million tonnes | +11.8% |
| 1958 | 3.33 million tonnes | +17.7% |
| 1959 | 3.86 million tonnes | +15.8% |
| 1960 | 4.44 million tonnes | +15.2% |
| 1961 | 5.19 million tonnes | +16.8% |
| 1962 | 6.11 million tonnes | +17.8% |
| 1963 | 7.22 million tonnes | +18.1% |
| 1964 | 8.38 million tonnes | +16.1% |
| 1965 | 9.59 million tonnes | +14.4% |
| 1966 | 11.12 million tonnes | +16.0% |
| 1967 | 12.85 million tonnes | +15.5% |
| 1968 | 14.82 million tonnes | +15.4% |
| 1969 | 16.84 million tonnes | +13.6% |
| 1970 | 18.97 million tonnes | +12.6% |
| 1971 | 21.46 million tonnes | +13.1% |
| 1972 | 24.36 million tonnes | +13.5% |
| 1973 | 27.37 million tonnes | +12.4% |
| 1974 | 30.42 million tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1975 | 33.77 million tonnes | +11.0% |
| 1976 | 38.10 million tonnes | +12.8% |
| 1977 | 43.20 million tonnes | +13.4% |
| 1978 | 48.86 million tonnes | +13.1% |
| 1979 | 54.73 million tonnes | +12.0% |
| 1980 | 61.67 million tonnes | +12.7% |
| 1981 | 68.74 million tonnes | +11.5% |
| 1982 | 75.37 million tonnes | +9.6% |
| 1983 | 82.67 million tonnes | +9.7% |
| 1984 | 89.69 million tonnes | +8.5% |
| 1985 | 96.80 million tonnes | +7.9% |
| 1986 | 104.10 million tonnes | +7.5% |
| 1987 | 111.82 million tonnes | +7.4% |
| 1988 | 120.33 million tonnes | +7.6% |
| 1989 | 129.22 million tonnes | +7.4% |
| 1990 | 138.32 million tonnes | +7.0% |
| 1991 | 147.85 million tonnes | +6.9% |
| 1992 | 158.19 million tonnes | +7.0% |
| 1993 | 169.86 million tonnes | +7.4% |
| 1994 | 180.99 million tonnes | +6.6% |
| 1995 | 191.92 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 1996 | 202.53 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 1997 | 213.18 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1998 | 223.15 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1999 | 232.41 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2000 | 241.24 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 2001 | 250.32 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 2002 | 260.10 million tonnes | +3.9% |
| 2003 | 269.41 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 2004 | 278.95 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 2005 | 288.93 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 2006 | 298.74 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 2007 | 308.23 million tonnes | +3.2% |
| 2008 | 316.73 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 2009 | 324.60 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 2010 | 332.70 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 2011 | 341.21 million tonnes | +2.6% |
| 2012 | 349.21 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 357.24 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2014 | 364.33 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2015 | 370.64 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 376.04 million tonnes | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 381.39 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 386.77 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2019 | 392.28 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 397.95 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2021 | 403.77 million tonnes | +1.5% |
| 2022 | 409.23 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2023 | 414.21 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2024 | 419.01 million tonnes | +1.2% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement in Taiwan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | +106.9% | 105,443 tonnes | 218,170 tonnes |
| 1943 | +69.9% | 218,170 tonnes | 370,723 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 4 |
| 1900s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1910s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 429,939 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 846,600 tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 2.20 million tonnes | 1.01 million tonnes | 3.86 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 9.66 million tonnes | 4.44 million tonnes | 16.84 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 34.12 million tonnes | 18.97 million tonnes | 54.73 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 94.04 million tonnes | 61.67 million tonnes | 129.22 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 185.84 million tonnes | 138.32 million tonnes | 232.41 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 283.73 million tonnes | 241.24 million tonnes | 324.60 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 365.18 million tonnes | 332.70 million tonnes | 392.28 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 408.84 million tonnes | 397.95 million tonnes | 419.01 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Taiwan
More climate change data for Taiwan
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.1% (2100)
- Share of global CO₂ emissions from oil 0.4% (2024)
- Share of global cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement 0.8% (2024)
- Share of cumulative CO₂ emissions from oil 0.5% (2024)
- Share of global CO₂ emissions from cement 0.3% (2024)
- Share of global CO₂ emissions from flaring 0.0% (2024)
- Per capita CO₂ emissions vs. per capita energy use 11.3 tonnes per person (2024)
- Share of global CO₂ emissions vs. share of population 0.7% (2024)
- Territorial vs. consumption-based CO₂ emissions per capita 11.3 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 11.3 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cumulative co₂ emissions from cement in Taiwan?
- Cumulative co₂ emissions from cement in Taiwan was 419.01 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest cumulative co₂ emissions from cement recorded in Taiwan?
- The highest recorded value was 419.01 million tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest cumulative co₂ emissions from cement recorded in Taiwan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1896.
- How does Taiwan rank for cumulative co₂ emissions from cement?
- Taiwan ranks 22nd out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cumulative co₂ emissions from cement rising or falling in Taiwan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Taiwan data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Cumulative emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from cement since the first year of available data, measured in tonnes.