Kaya identity: drivers of CO₂ emissions in Philippines
Philippines: Kaya identity: drivers of CO₂ emissions was 174.88 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
174.88 million tonnes
Change on year
up 8.6%
World rank
32nd
of 215 countries
All-time high
174.88 million tonnes
in 2024
All-time low
13.96 million tonnes
in 1965
Years of data
60
1965–2024
Kaya identity: drivers of CO₂ emissions in Philippines, 1965–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions in Philippines stood at 174.88 million tonnes. That is the highest value across all 60 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.6% on the previous year and up 74.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions in Philippines peaked at 174.88 million tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 13.96 million tonnes, in 1965.
Philippines ranks 32nd of 215 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Kaya identity: drivers of CO₂ emissions in Philippines, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 13.96 million tonnes | — |
| 1966 | 16.10 million tonnes | +15.3% |
| 1967 | 18.21 million tonnes | +13.1% |
| 1968 | 22.22 million tonnes | +22.0% |
| 1969 | 22.83 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1970 | 24.75 million tonnes | +8.4% |
| 1971 | 27.55 million tonnes | +11.3% |
| 1972 | 26.41 million tonnes | -4.1% |
| 1973 | 31.50 million tonnes | +19.3% |
| 1974 | 30.49 million tonnes | -3.2% |
| 1975 | 32.48 million tonnes | +6.5% |
| 1976 | 35.06 million tonnes | +7.9% |
| 1977 | 36.66 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 1978 | 37.36 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1979 | 38.01 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1980 | 36.84 million tonnes | -3.1% |
| 1981 | 34.49 million tonnes | -6.4% |
| 1982 | 34.80 million tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1983 | 35.19 million tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1984 | 30.78 million tonnes | -12.5% |
| 1985 | 27.86 million tonnes | -9.5% |
| 1986 | 28.97 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1987 | 32.44 million tonnes | +12.0% |
| 1988 | 37.41 million tonnes | +15.3% |
| 1989 | 38.83 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1990 | 40.77 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 1991 | 42.87 million tonnes | +5.2% |
| 1992 | 47.77 million tonnes | +11.4% |
| 1993 | 48.34 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1994 | 53.48 million tonnes | +10.6% |
| 1995 | 59.22 million tonnes | +10.7% |
| 1996 | 60.44 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1997 | 69.15 million tonnes | +14.4% |
| 1998 | 67.38 million tonnes | -2.6% |
| 1999 | 67.30 million tonnes | -0.1% |
| 2000 | 71.47 million tonnes | +6.2% |
| 2001 | 69.80 million tonnes | -2.3% |
| 2002 | 69.49 million tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2003 | 69.50 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 72.00 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 2005 | 72.33 million tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 65.65 million tonnes | -9.2% |
| 2007 | 70.01 million tonnes | +6.6% |
| 2008 | 76.61 million tonnes | +9.4% |
| 2009 | 75.58 million tonnes | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 82.25 million tonnes | +8.8% |
| 2011 | 82.98 million tonnes | +0.9% |
| 2012 | 87.48 million tonnes | +5.4% |
| 2013 | 94.83 million tonnes | +8.4% |
| 2014 | 100.07 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 2015 | 111.05 million tonnes | +11.0% |
| 2016 | 120.22 million tonnes | +8.3% |
| 2017 | 133.58 million tonnes | +11.1% |
| 2018 | 139.86 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 2019 | 142.60 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2020 | 131.46 million tonnes | -7.8% |
| 2021 | 140.27 million tonnes | +6.7% |
| 2022 | 150.96 million tonnes | +7.6% |
| 2023 | 160.98 million tonnes | +6.6% |
| 2024 | 174.88 million tonnes | +8.6% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 174.88 million tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 20.35 million tonnes, 8.6× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 174.88 million tonnes is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 16.97 million tonnes, 10.3× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 18.67 million tonnes | 13.96 million tonnes | 22.83 million tonnes | 5 |
| 1970s | 32.03 million tonnes | 24.75 million tonnes | 38.01 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 33.76 million tonnes | 27.86 million tonnes | 38.83 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 55.67 million tonnes | 40.77 million tonnes | 69.15 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 71.24 million tonnes | 65.65 million tonnes | 76.61 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 109.49 million tonnes | 82.25 million tonnes | 142.60 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 151.71 million tonnes | 131.46 million tonnes | 174.88 million tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions in Philippines?
- Kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions in Philippines was 174.88 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 174.88 million tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.96 million tonnes in 1965.
- How does Philippines rank for kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions?
- Philippines ranks 32nd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 74.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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.