Kaya identity: drivers of CO₂ emissions in South Korea
South Korea: Kaya identity: drivers of CO₂ emissions was 583.68 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
583.68 million tonnes
Change on year
down 0.9%
World rank
9th
of 215 countries
All-time high
670.17 million tonnes
in 2018
All-time low
24.98 million tonnes
in 1965
Years of data
60
1965–2024
Kaya identity: drivers of CO₂ emissions in South Korea, 1965–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
South Korea recorded 583.68 million tonnes for kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions in 2024.
That represents a change of down 0.9% on the previous year and down 7.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions in South Korea peaked at 670.17 million tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 24.98 million tonnes, in 1965.
South Korea ranks 9th of 215 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Kaya identity: drivers of CO₂ emissions in South Korea, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 24.98 million tonnes | — |
| 1966 | 29.98 million tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1967 | 35.11 million tonnes | +17.1% |
| 1968 | 37.20 million tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1969 | 42.47 million tonnes | +14.2% |
| 1970 | 53.72 million tonnes | +26.5% |
| 1971 | 58.53 million tonnes | +9.0% |
| 1972 | 60.25 million tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1973 | 72.97 million tonnes | +21.1% |
| 1974 | 75.55 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1975 | 81.67 million tonnes | +8.1% |
| 1976 | 93.10 million tonnes | +14.0% |
| 1977 | 105.46 million tonnes | +13.3% |
| 1978 | 113.12 million tonnes | +7.3% |
| 1979 | 132.87 million tonnes | +17.5% |
| 1980 | 134.52 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1981 | 139.59 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1982 | 140.78 million tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1983 | 149.13 million tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1984 | 160.70 million tonnes | +7.8% |
| 1985 | 168.76 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 1986 | 176.30 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 1987 | 185.36 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1988 | 210.95 million tonnes | +13.8% |
| 1989 | 223.51 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 1990 | 250.51 million tonnes | +12.1% |
| 1991 | 275.69 million tonnes | +10.1% |
| 1992 | 299.90 million tonnes | +8.8% |
| 1993 | 330.17 million tonnes | +10.1% |
| 1994 | 355.69 million tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1995 | 383.67 million tonnes | +7.9% |
| 1996 | 421.00 million tonnes | +9.7% |
| 1997 | 444.97 million tonnes | +5.7% |
| 1998 | 378.04 million tonnes | -15.0% |
| 1999 | 410.52 million tonnes | +8.6% |
| 2000 | 439.98 million tonnes | +7.2% |
| 2001 | 455.63 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 2002 | 476.06 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 2003 | 485.21 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2004 | 491.39 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2005 | 498.69 million tonnes | +1.5% |
| 2006 | 503.48 million tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2007 | 521.71 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 2008 | 532.65 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 2009 | 537.82 million tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2010 | 594.34 million tonnes | +10.5% |
| 2011 | 623.44 million tonnes | +4.9% |
| 2012 | 627.94 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 634.58 million tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 629.37 million tonnes | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 634.18 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 637.91 million tonnes | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 654.54 million tonnes | +2.6% |
| 2018 | 670.17 million tonnes | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 646.10 million tonnes | -3.6% |
| 2020 | 597.63 million tonnes | -7.5% |
| 2021 | 616.08 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2022 | 606.88 million tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2023 | 589.18 million tonnes | -2.9% |
| 2024 | 583.68 million tonnes | -0.9% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 583.68 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 30.70 million tonnes, 19.0× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 583.68 million tonnes is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 16.97 million tonnes, 34.4× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 33.95 million tonnes | 24.98 million tonnes | 42.47 million tonnes | 5 |
| 1970s | 84.72 million tonnes | 53.72 million tonnes | 132.87 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 168.96 million tonnes | 134.52 million tonnes | 223.51 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 355.02 million tonnes | 250.51 million tonnes | 444.97 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 494.26 million tonnes | 439.98 million tonnes | 537.82 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 635.26 million tonnes | 594.34 million tonnes | 670.17 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 598.69 million tonnes | 583.68 million tonnes | 616.08 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More climate change data for South Korea
- Spring temperature anomalies 1.1 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.7164 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.8996 °C (2026)
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.2% (2100)
- Population, total, annual growth rate -0.1285 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban population, annual growth rate -0.1214 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban population, per capita 0.8117 units per person (2025)
- Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate -78.08 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions in South Korea?
- Kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions in South Korea was 583.68 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 670.17 million tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.98 million tonnes in 1965.
- How does South Korea rank for kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions?
- South Korea ranks 9th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Kaya identity: drivers of CO₂ emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual total emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂), excluding land-use change, measured in tonnes.