Cumulative CO₂ emissions from flaring, gaps filled in Russia
Russia: Cumulative CO₂ emissions from flaring, gaps filled was 1.74 billion tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Cumulative CO₂ emissions from flaring, gaps filled in Russia, 1830–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, cumulative co₂ emissions from flaring, gaps filled in Russia stood at 1.74 billion tonnes. That is the highest value across all 175 years on record.
The figure is up 4.0% on the previous year and up 46.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cumulative co₂ emissions from flaring, gaps filled in Russia peaked at 1.74 billion tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1830.
That places Russia 3rd out of 215 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 flaring, gaps filled in Russia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1831 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1832 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1833 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1850 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1855 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1856 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1857 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1858 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1859 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1860 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1861 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1862 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1863 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1864 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1865 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1866 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1867 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1868 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1869 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1870 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1871 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1872 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1873 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1874 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1875 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1876 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1877 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1878 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1879 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1880 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1881 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1882 | 0 tonnes | — |
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| 1884 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1885 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1886 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1887 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1888 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1889 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1890 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1891 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1892 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1893 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1894 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1895 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1896 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1897 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1898 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1899 | 0 tonnes | — |
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| 1902 | 0 tonnes | — |
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| 1918 | 0 tonnes | — |
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| 1936 | 0 tonnes | — |
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| 1948 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1949 | 0 tonnes | — |
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| 1954 | 0 tonnes | — |
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| 1956 | 0 tonnes | — |
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| 1960 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1961 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1963 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1964 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1965 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1966 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1967 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1968 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1969 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1970 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1971 | 13.18 million tonnes | — |
| 1972 | 25.79 million tonnes | +95.6% |
| 1973 | 40.77 million tonnes | +58.1% |
| 1974 | 57.21 million tonnes | +40.3% |
| 1975 | 75.46 million tonnes | +31.9% |
| 1976 | 95.71 million tonnes | +26.8% |
| 1977 | 117.57 million tonnes | +22.8% |
| 1978 | 141.05 million tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1979 | 153.78 million tonnes | +9.0% |
| 1980 | 166.55 million tonnes | +8.3% |
| 1981 | 179.22 million tonnes | +7.6% |
| 1982 | 191.83 million tonnes | +7.0% |
| 1983 | 204.23 million tonnes | +6.5% |
| 1984 | 216.44 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 1985 | 229.46 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 1986 | 240.85 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 1987 | 251.30 million tonnes | +4.3% |
| 1988 | 274.28 million tonnes | +9.1% |
| 1989 | 296.69 million tonnes | +8.2% |
| 1990 | 331.52 million tonnes | +11.7% |
| 1991 | 366.81 million tonnes | +10.6% |
| 1992 | 395.85 million tonnes | +7.9% |
| 1993 | 419.54 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 1994 | 439.82 million tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1995 | 461.39 million tonnes | +4.9% |
| 1996 | 483.15 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1997 | 506.50 million tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1998 | 529.92 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 1999 | 555.12 million tonnes | +4.8% |
| 2000 | 580.42 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 2001 | 606.29 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 2002 | 642.65 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 2003 | 678.78 million tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2004 | 720.02 million tonnes | +6.1% |
| 2005 | 763.18 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 2006 | 806.99 million tonnes | +5.7% |
| 2007 | 859.50 million tonnes | +6.5% |
| 2008 | 897.78 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 2009 | 937.48 million tonnes | +4.4% |
| 2010 | 986.95 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 2011 | 1.04 billion tonnes | +5.4% |
| 2012 | 1.09 billion tonnes | +5.2% |
| 2013 | 1.15 billion tonnes | +4.6% |
| 2014 | 1.19 billion tonnes | +3.5% |
| 2015 | 1.22 billion tonnes | +2.9% |
| 2016 | 1.26 billion tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 1.30 billion tonnes | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 1.35 billion tonnes | +3.9% |
| 2019 | 1.42 billion tonnes | +4.8% |
| 2020 | 1.48 billion tonnes | +4.3% |
| 2021 | 1.54 billion tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2022 | 1.60 billion tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2023 | 1.67 billion tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2024 | 1.74 billion tonnes | +4.0% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 1.74 billion tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.74 million tonnes, 633.5× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Russia's 1.74 billion tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.26 million tonnes, 330.3× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Cumulative CO₂ emissions from flaring, gaps filled in Russia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | +95.6% | 13.18 million tonnes | 25.79 million tonnes |
| 1973 | +58.1% | 25.79 million tonnes | 40.77 million tonnes |
| 1974 | +40.3% | 40.77 million tonnes | 57.21 million tonnes |
| 1975 | +31.9% | 57.21 million tonnes | 75.46 million tonnes |
| 1976 | +26.8% | 75.46 million tonnes | 95.71 million tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1830s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 4 |
| 1850s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 6 |
| 1860s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1870s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1880s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1890s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 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 | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 72.05 million tonnes | 0 tonnes | 153.78 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 225.09 million tonnes | 166.55 million tonnes | 296.69 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 448.96 million tonnes | 331.52 million tonnes | 555.12 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 749.31 million tonnes | 580.42 million tonnes | 937.48 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.20 billion tonnes | 986.95 million tonnes | 1.42 billion tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.61 billion tonnes | 1.48 billion tonnes | 1.74 billion tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Russia
- 1 United States 2.47 billion tonnes compare
- 2 Iran 1.74 billion tonnes compare
- 4 Nigeria 1.57 billion tonnes compare
- 5 Venezuela 1.23 billion tonnes compare
- 6 Saudi Arabia 1.07 billion tonnes compare
More climate change data for Russia
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 84,904 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 18,247 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 66,658 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 68.86 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2,381 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 18,764 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 16,121 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,643 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 60.84 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 94.39 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cumulative co₂ emissions from flaring, gaps filled in Russia?
- Cumulative co₂ emissions from flaring, gaps filled in Russia was 1.74 billion tonnes in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest cumulative co₂ emissions from flaring, gaps filled recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.74 billion tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest cumulative co₂ emissions from flaring, gaps filled recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1830.
- How does Russia rank for cumulative co₂ emissions from flaring, gaps filled?
- Russia ranks 3rd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cumulative co₂ emissions from flaring, gaps filled rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Cumulative CO₂ emissions from flaring, gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Cumulative CO₂ emissions from flaring with 73 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 flaring 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 flaring with 73 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.