Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Ukraine
Ukraine: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector was 23.65 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Ukraine, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Ukraine stood at 23.65 million tonnes.
The figure is up 6.1% on the previous year and up 384.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Ukraine peaked at 27.16 million tonnes in 1990 and was at its lowest, 3.46 million tonnes, in 2020.
That places Ukraine 5th out of 176 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
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 | 10.74 million tonnes | 3.84 million tonnes | 27.16 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.70 million tonnes | 3.78 million tonnes | 8.40 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.44 million tonnes | 3.91 million tonnes | 4.88 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.28 million tonnes | 3.46 million tonnes | 23.65 million tonnes | 4 |
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More climate change data for Ukraine
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.1% (2100)
- Population growth 2.9% (2025)
- Population, total 38.98 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 3.0% (2025)
- Urban population 27.13 million (2025)
- Urban population 69.6% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 3.76 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 31.24 billion tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 3.76 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 3.76 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Ukraine?
- Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Ukraine was 23.65 million 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 Ukraine?
- The highest recorded value was 27.16 million tonnes in 1990.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Ukraine?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.46 million tonnes in 2020.
- How does Ukraine rank for greenhouse gas emissions by sector?
- Ukraine ranks 5th out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
- Is greenhouse gas emissions by sector rising or falling in Ukraine?
- Over the last ten years it is up 384.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ukraine 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.