Cumulative co2 fuel in South Korea

South Korea: Cumulative co2 fuel was 243.01 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
243.01 million
Change on year
up 4.4%
World rank
6th
of 46 countries
All-time high
243.01 million
in 2024
All-time low
2.95 million
in 1990
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Cumulative co2 fuel in South Korea, 1990–2024

050.0M100.0M150.0M200.0M250.0M1990200720241990: 2.9M1991: 6.5M1992: 10.2M1993: 14.5M1994: 18.8M1995: 23.4M1996: 28.1M1997: 32.9M1998: 37.5M1999: 42.2M2000: 47.1M2001: 52.2M2002: 57.3M2003: 62.5M2004: 68.2M2005: 73.9M2006: 79.8M2007: 86.2M2008: 92.7M2009: 98.7M2010: 106.0M2011: 114.5M2012: 123.3M2013: 132.0M2014: 141.7M2015: 151.5M2016: 161.4M2017: 171.6M2018: 181.9M2019: 192.1M2020: 202.3M2021: 212.5M2022: 222.6M2023: 232.8M2024: 243.0M

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, cumulative co2 fuel in South Korea stood at 243.01 million. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.

The figure is up 4.4% on the previous year and up 71.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, cumulative co2 fuel in South Korea peaked at 243.01 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2.95 million, in 1990.

That places South Korea 6th out of 46 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Cumulative co2 fuel in South Korea, year by year

Annual values for Cumulative co2 fuel in South Korea, 1990 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1990 2.95 million —
1991 6.47 million +119.3%
1992 10.22 million +58.0%
1993 14.49 million +41.8%
1994 18.78 million +29.6%
1995 23.39 million +24.5%
1996 28.06 million +20.0%
1997 32.90 million +17.2%
1998 37.47 million +13.9%
1999 42.21 million +12.6%
2000 47.12 million +11.6%
2001 52.21 million +10.8%
2002 57.35 million +9.8%
2003 62.55 million +9.1%
2004 68.19 million +9.0%
2005 73.92 million +8.4%
2006 79.78 million +7.9%
2007 86.16 million +8.0%
2008 92.67 million +7.6%
2009 98.67 million +6.5%
2010 105.96 million +7.4%
2011 114.53 million +8.1%
2012 123.25 million +7.6%
2013 132.03 million +7.1%
2014 141.70 million +7.3%
2015 151.50 million +6.9%
2016 161.36 million +6.5%
2017 171.60 million +6.3%
2018 181.92 million +6.0%
2019 192.10 million +5.6%
2020 202.28 million +5.3%
2021 212.46 million +5.0%
2022 222.65 million +4.8%
2023 232.83 million +4.6%
2024 243.01 million +4.4%

South Korea compared with similar countries

  • South Korea's 243.01 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 243.01 million, 1.0× the median. (5 countries reporting)
  • South Korea's 243.01 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 29.73 million, 8.2× the median. (39 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Cumulative co2 fuel 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.

YearChange FromTo
1991 +119.3% 2.95 million 6.47 million
1992 +58.0% 6.47 million 10.22 million
1993 +41.8% 10.22 million 14.49 million
1994 +29.6% 14.49 million 18.78 million

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 21.69 million 2.95 million 42.21 million 10
2000s 71.86 million 47.12 million 98.67 million 10
2010s 147.59 million 105.96 million 192.10 million 10
2020s 222.65 million 202.28 million 243.01 million 5

Countries ranked near South Korea

  1. 3 Russia 607.11 million compare
  2. 4 Japan 524.97 million compare
  3. 5 Germany 318.89 million compare
  4. 7 Brazil 188.81 million compare
  5. 8 Poland 163.33 million compare
  6. 9 Italy 161.14 million compare

See the full ranking of 46 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is cumulative co2 fuel in South Korea?
Cumulative co2 fuel in South Korea was 243.01 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest cumulative co2 fuel recorded in South Korea?
The highest recorded value was 243.01 million in 2024.
What is the lowest cumulative co2 fuel recorded in South Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 2.95 million in 1990.
How does South Korea rank for cumulative co2 fuel?
South Korea ranks 6th out of 46 countries with data for 2024.
Is cumulative co2 fuel rising or falling in South Korea?
Over the last ten years it is up 71.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Korea data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Cumulative co2 fuel. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Cumulative co2 fuel
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
46 places, 1,734 data points, 1904–2024
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