Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Singapore
Singapore: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector was 10,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Singapore, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Singapore is 10,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.
The figure is unchanged over five years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Singapore peaked at 160,000 tonnes in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 2006.
That places Singapore 131st out of 176 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 108,000 tonnes | 80,000 tonnes | 150,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 91,000 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 160,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,000 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,000 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10,000 tonnes | 4 |
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- 131 Rwanda 10,000 tonnes compare
- 131 Saint Lucia 10,000 tonnes compare
- 131 Sao Tome and Principe 10,000 tonnes compare
- 131 United Arab Emirates 10,000 tonnes compare
More climate change data for Singapore
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.0% (2100)
- Population growth 1.2% (2025)
- Population, total 6.11 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 1.2% (2025)
- Urban population 6.11 million (2025)
- Urban population 100.0% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 9.24 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 2.25 billion tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 9.24 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 9.24 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Singapore?
- Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Singapore was 10,000 tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 160,000 tonnes in 2000.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2006.
- How does Singapore rank for greenhouse gas emissions by sector?
- Singapore ranks 131st out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Singapore data come from?
- The figures come from Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Greenhouse gas emissions by sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents.