What is per capita co₂ emissions by source in Russia?

Per capita co₂ emissions by source in Russia was 2.59 tonnes per person in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest per capita co₂ emissions by source recorded in Russia?

The highest recorded value was 6.22 tonnes per person in 1988.

What is the lowest per capita co₂ emissions by source recorded in Russia?

The lowest recorded value was 0.0003 tonnes per person in 1832.

How does Russia rank for per capita co₂ emissions by source?

Russia ranks 17th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.

Is per capita co₂ emissions by source rising or falling in Russia?

Over the last ten years it is down 4.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Russia data come from?

The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Per capita CO₂ emissions by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Per capita CO₂ emissions by source in Russia

Name: Per capita CO₂ emissions by source in Russia
Creator: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Russia: Per capita CO₂ emissions by source was 2.59 tonnes per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

2.59 tonnes per person

Change on year

down 1.3%

World rank

17th

of 179 countries

All-time high

6.22 tonnes per person

in 1988

All-time low

0.0003 tonnes per person

in 1832

Years of data

173

1830–2024

Per capita CO₂ emissions by source in Russia, 1830–2024

Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes per person.

Analysis

Russia recorded 2.59 tonnes per person for per capita co₂ emissions by source in 2024.

That represents a change of down 1.3% on the previous year and down 4.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, per capita co₂ emissions by source in Russia peaked at 6.22 tonnes per person in 1988 and was at its lowest, 0.0003 tonnes per person, in 1832.

Russia ranks 17th of 179 countries on this measure, 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
1830s	0.0003 tonnes per person	0.0003 tonnes per person	0.0004 tonnes per person	4
1850s	0.0051 tonnes per person	0.0017 tonnes per person	0.007 tonnes per person	4
1860s	0.0213 tonnes per person	0.009 tonnes per person	0.0434 tonnes per person	10
1870s	0.0805 tonnes per person	0.0468 tonnes per person	0.1199 tonnes per person	10
1880s	0.1521 tonnes per person	0.1385 tonnes per person	0.1708 tonnes per person	10
1890s	0.2627 tonnes per person	0.1849 tonnes per person	0.4064 tonnes per person	10
1900s	0.5051 tonnes per person	0.419 tonnes per person	0.628 tonnes per person	10
1910s	0.5718 tonnes per person	0.161 tonnes per person	0.8211 tonnes per person	10
1920s	0.3408 tonnes per person	0.1491 tonnes per person	0.5976 tonnes per person	10
1930s	1.46 tonnes per person	0.6988 tonnes per person	2.01 tonnes per person	10
1940s	2 tonnes per person	0.8786 tonnes per person	2.93 tonnes per person	10
1950s	4.14 tonnes per person	3.19 tonnes per person	4.94 tonnes per person	10
1960s	4.92 tonnes per person	4.64 tonnes per person	5.11 tonnes per person	10
1970s	5.68 tonnes per person	5.39 tonnes per person	5.9 tonnes per person	10
1980s	5.83 tonnes per person	5.34 tonnes per person	6.22 tonnes per person	10
1990s	3.43 tonnes per person	2.7 tonnes per person	5.04 tonnes per person	10
2000s	2.95 tonnes per person	2.86 tonnes per person	3.13 tonnes per person	10
2010s	2.82 tonnes per person	2.64 tonnes per person	3.07 tonnes per person	10
2020s	2.57 tonnes per person	2.51 tonnes per person	2.63 tonnes per person	5

Countries ranked near Russia

14 Czechia 3.2 tonnes per person compare
15 Japan 3.08 tonnes per person compare
16 Malaysia 2.74 tonnes per person compare
18 Turkey 2.39 tonnes per person compare
19 Vietnam 2.27 tonnes per person compare
20 Iceland 2.21 tonnes per person compare

See the full ranking of 179 places →

More climate change data for Russia

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 1.2% (2100)
Population growth -0.1% (2025)
Population, total 143.51 million (2025)
Urban population growth 0.1% (2025)
Urban population 108.00 million (2025)
Urban population 75.3% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 12.29 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 122.81 billion tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 12.29 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 12.29 tonnes per person (2024)

All data for Russia →

Frequently asked questions

What is per capita co₂ emissions by source in Russia?: Per capita co₂ emissions by source in Russia was 2.59 tonnes per person in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest per capita co₂ emissions by source recorded in Russia?: The highest recorded value was 6.22 tonnes per person in 1988.
What is the lowest per capita co₂ emissions by source recorded in Russia?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0003 tonnes per person in 1832.
How does Russia rank for per capita co₂ emissions by source?: Russia ranks 17th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
Is per capita co₂ emissions by source rising or falling in Russia?: Over the last ten years it is down 4.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Russia data come from?: The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Per capita CO₂ emissions by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Per capita CO₂ emissions by source
Unit: tonnes per person
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 179 places, 17,915 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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