Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement, gaps filled in South Korea
South Korea: Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement, gaps filled was 1.03 billion tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement, gaps filled in South Korea, 1905–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, cumulative co₂ emissions from cement, gaps filled in South Korea stood at 1.03 billion tonnes. That is the highest value across all 120 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.0% on the previous year and up 30.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cumulative co₂ emissions from cement, gaps filled in South Korea peaked at 1.03 billion tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1905.
South Korea ranks 8th of 211 countries on this measure, 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, gaps filled in South Korea, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5,738 tonnes | — |
| 1935 | 17,789 tonnes | +210.0% |
| 1936 | 32,526 tonnes | +82.8% |
| 1937 | 49,750 tonnes | +53.0% |
| 1938 | 49,750 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1939 | 80,938 tonnes | +62.7% |
| 1940 | 80,938 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1941 | 114,986 tonnes | +42.1% |
| 1942 | 145,782 tonnes | +26.8% |
| 1943 | 182,132 tonnes | +24.9% |
| 1944 | 208,151 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 1945 | 211,785 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1946 | 215,447 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1947 | 222,745 tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1948 | 230,014 tonnes | +3.3% |
| 1949 | 240,917 tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1950 | 248,173 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1951 | 251,807 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1952 | 269,978 tonnes | +7.2% |
| 1953 | 291,801 tonnes | +8.1% |
| 1954 | 320,875 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 1955 | 349,949 tonnes | +9.1% |
| 1956 | 371,755 tonnes | +6.2% |
| 1957 | 419,001 tonnes | +12.7% |
| 1958 | 564,432 tonnes | +34.7% |
| 1959 | 742,512 tonnes | +31.6% |
| 1960 | 956,997 tonnes | +28.9% |
| 1961 | 1.22 million tonnes | +27.0% |
| 1962 | 1.60 million tonnes | +32.0% |
| 1963 | 1.99 million tonnes | +24.0% |
| 1964 | 2.60 million tonnes | +30.9% |
| 1965 | 3.40 million tonnes | +30.6% |
| 1966 | 4.33 million tonnes | +27.4% |
| 1967 | 5.54 million tonnes | +27.9% |
| 1968 | 7.30 million tonnes | +31.9% |
| 1969 | 9.69 million tonnes | +32.7% |
| 1970 | 12.57 million tonnes | +29.7% |
| 1971 | 15.96 million tonnes | +27.0% |
| 1972 | 19.15 million tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1973 | 23.16 million tonnes | +21.0% |
| 1974 | 27.50 million tonnes | +18.7% |
| 1975 | 32.45 million tonnes | +18.0% |
| 1976 | 38.24 million tonnes | +17.8% |
| 1977 | 45.15 million tonnes | +18.1% |
| 1978 | 52.50 million tonnes | +16.3% |
| 1979 | 60.45 million tonnes | +15.1% |
| 1980 | 67.99 million tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1981 | 75.52 million tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1982 | 84.13 million tonnes | +11.4% |
| 1983 | 94.35 million tonnes | +12.1% |
| 1984 | 104.12 million tonnes | +10.4% |
| 1985 | 113.88 million tonnes | +9.4% |
| 1986 | 125.04 million tonnes | +9.8% |
| 1987 | 137.25 million tonnes | +9.8% |
| 1988 | 151.01 million tonnes | +10.0% |
| 1989 | 165.44 million tonnes | +9.6% |
| 1990 | 181.31 million tonnes | +9.6% |
| 1991 | 200.27 million tonnes | +10.5% |
| 1992 | 221.40 million tonnes | +10.6% |
| 1993 | 246.10 million tonnes | +11.2% |
| 1994 | 272.94 million tonnes | +10.9% |
| 1995 | 301.04 million tonnes | +10.3% |
| 1996 | 329.35 million tonnes | +9.4% |
| 1997 | 358.67 million tonnes | +8.9% |
| 1998 | 381.55 million tonnes | +6.4% |
| 1999 | 405.27 million tonnes | +6.2% |
| 2000 | 430.03 million tonnes | +6.1% |
| 2001 | 455.69 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 2002 | 482.80 million tonnes | +5.9% |
| 2003 | 510.72 million tonnes | +5.8% |
| 2004 | 536.84 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 2005 | 560.17 million tonnes | +4.3% |
| 2006 | 583.31 million tonnes | +4.1% |
| 2007 | 609.58 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 2008 | 635.66 million tonnes | +4.3% |
| 2009 | 660.22 million tonnes | +3.9% |
| 2010 | 684.51 million tonnes | +3.7% |
| 2011 | 709.24 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 2012 | 734.08 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 2013 | 759.13 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 784.55 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 810.33 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2016 | 837.00 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2017 | 863.35 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2018 | 888.05 million tonnes | +2.9% |
| 2019 | 912.98 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 2020 | 935.85 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 2021 | 959.55 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 982.96 million tonnes | +2.4% |
| 2023 | 1.01 billion tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2024 | 1.03 billion tonnes | +2.0% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 1.03 billion tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 40.60 million tonnes, 25.3× the median. (73 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 1.03 billion tonnes is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.51 million tonnes, 680.9× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement, gaps filled in South Korea 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | +210.0% | 5,738 tonnes | 17,789 tonnes |
| 1936 | +82.8% | 17,789 tonnes | 32,526 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 5 |
| 1910s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1930s | 23,649 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 80,938 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 185,290 tonnes | 80,938 tonnes | 240,917 tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 383,028 tonnes | 248,173 tonnes | 742,512 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 3.86 million tonnes | 956,997 tonnes | 9.69 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 32.71 million tonnes | 12.57 million tonnes | 60.45 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 111.87 million tonnes | 67.99 million tonnes | 165.44 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 289.79 million tonnes | 181.31 million tonnes | 405.27 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 546.50 million tonnes | 430.03 million tonnes | 660.22 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 798.32 million tonnes | 684.51 million tonnes | 912.98 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 982.04 million tonnes | 935.85 million tonnes | 1.03 billion tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More climate change data for South Korea
- Share co2 vs population 0.2146 (2100)
- Co2 gdp growth, annual growth rate -49.74 % change on previous year (2025)
- Co2 gdp pop growth, annual growth rate -273.02 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, total, annual growth rate -0.1285 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban population, annual growth rate -0.1214 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban population, per capita 0.8117 units per person (2025)
- Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate -78.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban population 81.2% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cumulative co₂ emissions from cement, gaps filled in South Korea?
- Cumulative co₂ emissions from cement, gaps filled in South Korea was 1.03 billion tonnes in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest cumulative co₂ emissions from cement, gaps filled recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 1.03 billion tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest cumulative co₂ emissions from cement, gaps filled recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1905.
- How does South Korea rank for cumulative co₂ emissions from cement, gaps filled?
- South Korea ranks 8th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cumulative co₂ emissions from cement, gaps filled rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement, gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement with 90 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
Computed from
- Cumulative co2 cement Our World in Data
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement with 90 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.