Food Packaging — Emissions in Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Democratic People's Republic of Korea: Food Packaging — Emissions was 1.59 kt in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
1.59 kt
Change on year
unchanged
Rank
15th
of 16 regions
All-time high
162.95 kt
in 1991
All-time low
1.59 kt
in 2022
Years of data
34
1990–2023

Food Packaging — Emissions in Democratic People's Republic of Korea, 1990–2023

0501001501990200620231990: 138.5 kt1991: 162.9 kt1992: 84.4 kt1993: 69.2 kt1994: 50.4 kt1995: 35.3 kt1996: 13.4 kt1997: 13.4 kt1998: 12.2 kt1999: 6.7 kt2000: 6.7 kt2001: 7.8 kt2002: 7.3 kt2003: 7.5 kt2004: 7.7 kt2005: 8.1 kt2006: 8.3 kt2007: 6.8 kt2008: 7.8 kt2009: 8.2 kt2010: 7.7 kt2011: 6.9 kt2012: 6.8 kt2013: 6.8 kt2014: 6.6 kt2015: 5.9 kt2016: 6.7 kt2017: 6 kt2018: 4.4 kt2019: 3.7 kt2020: 3.9 kt2021: 3.3 kt2022: 1.6 kt2023: 1.6 kt

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.

Analysis

In 2023, food packaging — emissions in Democratic People's Republic of Korea stood at 1.59 kt. That is the lowest value across all 34 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 76.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, food packaging — emissions in Democratic People's Republic of Korea peaked at 162.95 kt in 1991 and was at its lowest, 1.59 kt, in 2022.

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

Food Packaging — Emissions in Democratic People's Republic of Korea, year by year

Annual values for Food Packaging — Emissions (CO2) in Democratic People's Republic of Korea, 1990 to 2023.
Year kt Change
1990 138.49 kt
1991 162.95 kt +17.7%
1992 84.38 kt -48.2%
1993 69.22 kt -18.0%
1994 50.4 kt -27.2%
1995 35.31 kt -29.9%
1996 13.44 kt -61.9%
1997 13.44 kt +0.0%
1998 12.17 kt -9.4%
1999 6.7 kt -44.9%
2000 6.7 kt +0.0%
2001 7.75 kt +15.7%
2002 7.34 kt -5.3%
2003 7.49 kt +2.0%
2004 7.67 kt +2.4%
2005 8.1 kt +5.6%
2006 8.31 kt +2.6%
2007 6.77 kt -18.6%
2008 7.81 kt +15.4%
2009 8.15 kt +4.4%
2010 7.72 kt -5.3%
2011 6.94 kt -10.1%
2012 6.83 kt -1.6%
2013 6.76 kt -1.0%
2014 6.6 kt -2.3%
2015 5.93 kt -10.2%
2016 6.68 kt +12.6%
2017 5.98 kt -10.5%
2018 4.44 kt -25.7%
2019 3.73 kt -16.0%
2020 3.88 kt +4.0%
2021 3.28 kt -15.4%
2022 1.59 kt -51.7%
2023 1.59 kt +0.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 58.65 kt 6.7 kt 162.95 kt 10
2000s 7.61 kt 6.7 kt 8.31 kt 10
2010s 6.16 kt 3.73 kt 7.72 kt 10
2020s 2.58 kt 1.59 kt 3.88 kt 4

Countries ranked near Democratic People's Republic of Korea

  1. 12 Canada 3,664 kt compare
  2. 13 Republic of Korea 3,619 kt compare
  3. 14 China, Taiwan Province of 3,451 kt compare
  4. 15 Italy 3,001 kt compare
  5. 16 Democratic Republic of the Congo 0.012 kt compare
  6. 16 Poland 2,620 kt compare
  7. 17 Kazakhstan 2,572 kt compare
  8. 18 Indonesia 2,210 kt compare

See the full ranking of 168 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is food packaging — emissions in Democratic People's Republic of Korea?
Food packaging — emissions in Democratic People's Republic of Korea was 1.59 kt in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest food packaging — emissions recorded in Democratic People's Republic of Korea?
The highest recorded value was 162.95 kt in 1991.
What is the lowest food packaging — emissions recorded in Democratic People's Republic of Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 1.59 kt in 2022.
How does Democratic People's Republic of Korea rank for food packaging — emissions?
Democratic People's Republic of Korea ranks 15th out of 16 regions with data for 2023.
Is food packaging — emissions rising or falling in Democratic People's Republic of Korea?
Over the last ten years it is down 76.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Democratic People's Republic of Korea data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Food Packaging — Emissions (CO2). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Food Packaging — Emissions (CO2)
Unit
kt
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
168 places, 5,039 data points, 1990–2023
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