Cumulative CO₂ emissions from land-use change, per unit of GDP in South Korea
South Korea: Cumulative CO₂ emissions from land-use change, per unit of GDP was 0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Cumulative CO₂ emissions from land-use change, per unit of GDP in South Korea, 1960–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in tonnes per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
South Korea recorded 0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP for cumulative co₂ emissions from land-use change, per unit of gdp in 2024.
The figure is down 2.6% on the previous year and down 25.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cumulative co₂ emissions from land-use change, per unit of gdp in South Korea peaked at 0.1828 tonnes per US$ of GDP in 1961 and was at its lowest, 0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP, in 2021.
That places South Korea 160th out of 193 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cumulative CO₂ emissions from land-use change, per unit of GDP in South Korea, year by year
| Year | tonnes per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0.1135 tonnes per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 0.1828 tonnes per US$ of GDP | +61.1% |
| 1962 | 0.1555 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -14.9% |
| 1963 | 0.1116 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -28.2% |
| 1964 | 0.1322 tonnes per US$ of GDP | +18.5% |
| 1965 | 0.1489 tonnes per US$ of GDP | +12.6% |
| 1966 | 0.1196 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -19.7% |
| 1967 | 0.0977 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -18.3% |
| 1968 | 0.0779 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -20.3% |
| 1969 | 0.0622 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -20.1% |
| 1970 | 0.0531 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -14.6% |
| 1971 | 0.0481 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -9.5% |
| 1972 | 0.0438 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -8.9% |
| 1973 | 0.0342 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -21.8% |
| 1974 | 0.0243 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -28.9% |
| 1975 | 0.0218 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -10.2% |
| 1976 | 0.0159 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -27.3% |
| 1977 | 0.0123 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -22.5% |
| 1978 | 0.0091 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -26.2% |
| 1979 | 0.0071 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -22.4% |
| 1980 | 0.0072 tonnes per US$ of GDP | +2.1% |
| 1981 | 0.0064 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -10.4% |
| 1982 | 0.006 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -7.2% |
| 1983 | 0.0053 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -10.8% |
| 1984 | 0.0048 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -10.3% |
| 1985 | 0.0046 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -4.0% |
| 1986 | 0.004 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -13.5% |
| 1987 | 0.0031 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -21.3% |
| 1988 | 0.0023 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -25.9% |
| 1989 | 0.0019 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -19.1% |
| 1990 | 0.0016 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -13.0% |
| 1991 | 0.0014 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -15.0% |
| 1992 | 0.0013 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -7.1% |
| 1993 | 0.0012 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -10.0% |
| 1994 | 0.001 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -15.7% |
| 1995 | 0.0008 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -19.1% |
| 1996 | 0.0007 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -7.8% |
| 1997 | 0.0008 tonnes per US$ of GDP | +6.4% |
| 1998 | 0.0011 tonnes per US$ of GDP | +47.3% |
| 1999 | 0.0009 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -23.0% |
| 2000 | 0.0008 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -14.2% |
| 2001 | 0.0008 tonnes per US$ of GDP | +4.5% |
| 2002 | 0.0007 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -13.4% |
| 2003 | 0.0006 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -11.5% |
| 2004 | 0.0005 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -12.1% |
| 2005 | 0.0004 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -16.0% |
| 2006 | 0.0004 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -12.1% |
| 2007 | 0.0003 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -11.2% |
| 2008 | 0.0004 tonnes per US$ of GDP | +10.9% |
| 2009 | 0.0004 tonnes per US$ of GDP | +10.2% |
| 2010 | 0.0003 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -18.4% |
| 2011 | 0.0003 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -8.4% |
| 2012 | 0.0003 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -3.1% |
| 2013 | 0.0003 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -8.1% |
| 2014 | 0.0003 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -8.3% |
| 2015 | 0.0003 tonnes per US$ of GDP | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 0.0003 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -3.6% |
| 2017 | 0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -8.7% |
| 2018 | 0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -7.0% |
| 2019 | 0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -11.8% |
| 2022 | 0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP | +6.8% |
| 2023 | 0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -3.4% |
| 2024 | 0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP | -2.6% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.0009 tonnes per US$ of GDP, 22% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.0121 tonnes per US$ of GDP, 2% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Cumulative CO₂ emissions from land-use change, per unit of GDP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | +61.1% | 0.1135 tonnes per US$ of GDP | 0.1828 tonnes per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.1202 tonnes per US$ of GDP | 0.0622 tonnes per US$ of GDP | 0.1828 tonnes per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.027 tonnes per US$ of GDP | 0.0071 tonnes per US$ of GDP | 0.0531 tonnes per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0046 tonnes per US$ of GDP | 0.0019 tonnes per US$ of GDP | 0.0072 tonnes per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0011 tonnes per US$ of GDP | 0.0007 tonnes per US$ of GDP | 0.0016 tonnes per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0005 tonnes per US$ of GDP | 0.0003 tonnes per US$ of GDP | 0.0008 tonnes per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0003 tonnes per US$ of GDP | 0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP | 0.0003 tonnes per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP | 0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP | 0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
- 157 Switzerland 0.0003 tonnes per US$ of GDP compare
- 158 Saint Lucia 0.0003 tonnes per US$ of GDP compare
- 159 Andorra 0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP compare
- 161 Italy 0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP compare
- 162 Saudi Arabia 0.0001 tonnes per US$ of GDP compare
- 163 Palestine 0.0001 tonnes per US$ of GDP compare
More climate change data for South Korea
- Spring temperature anomalies 1.1 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.7164 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.8996 °C (2026)
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.2% (2100)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cumulative co₂ emissions from land-use change, per unit of gdp in South Korea?
- Cumulative co₂ emissions from land-use change, per unit of gdp in South Korea was 0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest cumulative co₂ emissions from land-use change, per unit of gdp recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 0.1828 tonnes per US$ of GDP in 1961.
- What is the lowest cumulative co₂ emissions from land-use change, per unit of gdp recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0002 tonnes per US$ of GDP in 2021.
- How does South Korea rank for cumulative co₂ emissions from land-use change, per unit of gdp?
- South Korea ranks 160th out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cumulative co₂ emissions from land-use change, per unit of gdp rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.6%. 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 land-use change, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Cumulative CO₂ emissions from land-use change divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Cumulative CO₂ emissions from land-use change ÷ GDP (current US$)
Computed from
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions from land-use change Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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 land-use change divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.