Cumulative co2 gas in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Cumulative co2 gas was 166.96 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Cumulative co2 gas in Hong Kong, 1995–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cumulative co2 gas in Hong Kong is 166.96 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 30 years on record.
That represents a change of up 7.1% on the previous year and up 91.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cumulative co2 gas in Hong Kong peaked at 166.96 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 54,960, in 1995.
That places Hong Kong 79th out of 146 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cumulative co2 gas in Hong Kong, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 54,960 | — |
| 1996 | 3.20 million | +5720.7% |
| 1997 | 8.11 million | +153.6% |
| 1998 | 12.72 million | +56.8% |
| 1999 | 17.80 million | +39.9% |
| 2000 | 22.39 million | +25.7% |
| 2001 | 27.08 million | +21.0% |
| 2002 | 31.65 million | +16.9% |
| 2003 | 34.57 million | +9.2% |
| 2004 | 38.79 million | +12.2% |
| 2005 | 43.01 million | +10.9% |
| 2006 | 47.47 million | +10.4% |
| 2007 | 51.32 million | +8.1% |
| 2008 | 55.89 million | +8.9% |
| 2009 | 61.07 million | +9.3% |
| 2010 | 67.55 million | +10.6% |
| 2011 | 72.81 million | +7.8% |
| 2012 | 77.70 million | +6.7% |
| 2013 | 82.45 million | +6.1% |
| 2014 | 87.10 million | +5.6% |
| 2015 | 93.18 million | +7.0% |
| 2016 | 99.42 million | +6.7% |
| 2017 | 105.64 million | +6.3% |
| 2018 | 111.70 million | +5.7% |
| 2019 | 117.98 million | +5.6% |
| 2020 | 127.41 million | +8.0% |
| 2021 | 136.84 million | +7.4% |
| 2022 | 146.04 million | +6.7% |
| 2023 | 155.97 million | +6.8% |
| 2024 | 166.96 million | +7.1% |
Hong Kong compared with similar countries
- Hong Kong's 166.96 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 335.77 million, 50% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Hong Kong's 166.96 million is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 350.88 million, 48% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Cumulative co2 gas in Hong Kong 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | +5720.7% | 54,960 | 3.20 million |
| 1997 | +153.6% | 3.20 million | 8.11 million |
| 1998 | +56.8% | 8.11 million | 12.72 million |
| 1999 | +39.9% | 12.72 million | 17.80 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.38 million | 54,960 | 17.80 million | 5 |
| 2000s | 41.33 million | 22.39 million | 61.07 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 91.55 million | 67.55 million | 117.98 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 146.64 million | 127.41 million | 166.96 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hong Kong
More climate change data for Hong Kong
- Share co2 vs population 0.0204 (2100)
- Co2 gdp growth, annual growth rate 32.64 % change on previous year (2025)
- Co2 gdp pop growth, annual growth rate -110.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, total, annual growth rate -0.3349 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban population, annual growth rate -0.3349 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban population, per capita 1 units per person (2025)
- Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate -76.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban population 100.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cumulative co2 gas in Hong Kong?
- Cumulative co2 gas in Hong Kong was 166.96 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest cumulative co2 gas recorded in Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 166.96 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest cumulative co2 gas recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was 54,960 in 1995.
- How does Hong Kong rank for cumulative co2 gas?
- Hong Kong ranks 79th out of 146 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cumulative co2 gas rising or falling in Hong Kong?
- Over the last ten years it is up 91.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Cumulative co2 gas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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