Kaya identity: drivers of CO₂ emissions in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates: Kaya identity: drivers of CO₂ emissions was 221.99 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
221.99 million tonnes
Change on year
up 5.5%
World rank
28th
of 215 countries
All-time high
227.90 million tonnes
in 2016
All-time low
21,984 tonnes
in 1965
Years of data
60
1965–2024

Kaya identity: drivers of CO₂ emissions in United Arab Emirates, 1965–2024

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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 United Arab Emirates stood at 221.99 million tonnes.

The figure is up 5.5% on the previous year and up 3.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions in United Arab Emirates peaked at 227.90 million tonnes in 2016 and was at its lowest, 21,984 tonnes, in 1965.

United Arab Emirates ranks 28th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 4.54 million tonnes 21,984 tonnes 20.51 million tonnes 5
1970s 31.25 million tonnes 15.23 million tonnes 44.77 million tonnes 10
1980s 43.93 million tonnes 35.29 million tonnes 54.38 million tonnes 10
1990s 68.85 million tonnes 51.91 million tonnes 80.62 million tonnes 10
2000s 121.52 million tonnes 85.21 million tonnes 169.09 million tonnes 10
2010s 207.90 million tonnes 185.85 million tonnes 227.90 million tonnes 10
2020s 213.39 million tonnes 207.10 million tonnes 221.99 million tonnes 5

Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates

  1. 25 Taiwan 262.35 million tonnes compare
  2. 26 Egypt 258.37 million tonnes compare
  3. 27 Iraq 233.64 million tonnes compare
  4. 29 Spain 220.34 million tonnes compare
  5. 30 Algeria 198.20 million tonnes compare
  6. 31 Pakistan 179.80 million tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 216 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions in United Arab Emirates?
Kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions in United Arab Emirates was 221.99 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 United Arab Emirates?
The highest recorded value was 227.90 million tonnes in 2016.
What is the lowest kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The lowest recorded value was 21,984 tonnes in 1965.
How does United Arab Emirates rank for kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions?
United Arab Emirates ranks 28th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
Over the last ten years it is up 3.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Arab Emirates 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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About this data

Indicator
Kaya identity: drivers of CO₂ emissions
Unit
tonnes
Source
Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
216 places, 12,568 data points, 1965–2024
Last refreshed

Annual total emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂), excluding land-use change, measured in tonnes.