Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Singapore
Singapore: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector was 20,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
20,000 tonnes
Change on year
up 100.0%
World rank
176th
of 193 countries
All-time high
110,000 tonnes
in 1990
All-time low
10,000 tonnes
in 2002
Years of data
34
1990–2023
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 20,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 100.0% on the previous year and unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Singapore peaked at 110,000 tonnes in 1990 and was at its lowest, 10,000 tonnes, in 2002.
Singapore ranks 176th of 193 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Singapore, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 110,000 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 30,000 tonnes | -72.7% |
| 1992 | 20,000 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 1993 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 30,000 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1995 | 30,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 30,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 20,000 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 1998 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 10,000 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 2003 | 20,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 2004 | 10,000 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 2005 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 20,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 2008 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 10,000 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 2023 | 20,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
Singapore compared with similar countries
- Singapore's 20,000 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 5.09 million tonnes, 0% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Singapore's 20,000 tonnes is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.77 million tonnes, 1% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 33,000 tonnes | 20,000 tonnes | 110,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 16,000 tonnes | 10,000 tonnes | 20,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 20,000 tonnes | 20,000 tonnes | 20,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 17,500 tonnes | 10,000 tonnes | 20,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Singapore
- 174 Grenada 30,000 tonnes compare
- 174 Saint Lucia 30,000 tonnes compare
- 176 Antigua and Barbuda 20,000 tonnes compare
- 176 Bahamas 20,000 tonnes compare
- 176 Equatorial Guinea 20,000 tonnes compare
- 176 Sao Tome and Principe 20,000 tonnes compare
More climate change data for Singapore
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 42,295 kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 22.49 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 19.69 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2.8 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.0743 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.0999 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 0.2385 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 0.2385 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 0 kt (1992)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.0009 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Singapore?
- Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Singapore was 20,000 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 110,000 tonnes in 1990.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,000 tonnes in 2002.
- How does Singapore rank for greenhouse gas emissions by sector?
- Singapore ranks 176th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is greenhouse gas emissions by sector rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- 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.