Per capita co2 transport in Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Democratic People's Republic of Korea: Per capita co2 transport was 185.1 in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
185.1
Change on year
up 6.4%
World rank
147th
of 189 countries
All-time high
265.25
in 1990
All-time low
37.88
in 1999
Years of data
34
1990–2023

Per capita co2 transport in Democratic People's Republic of Korea, 1990–2023

501001502002501990200620231990: 265.21991: 199.71992: 160.51993: 141.81994: 94.21995: 111.61996: 89.11997: 48.91998: 90.91999: 37.92000: 72.32001: 65.92002: 65.62003: 63.52004: 63.92005: 53.32006: 40.82007: 48.32008: 49.32009: 53.12010: 52.82011: 532012: 52.42013: 56.92014: 52.62015: 55.12016: 56.42017: 210.32018: 187.82019: 207.42020: 199.72021: 168.52022: 1742023: 185.1

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

Democratic People's Republic of Korea recorded 185.1 for per capita co2 transport in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.4% on the previous year and up 225.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, per capita co2 transport in Democratic People's Republic of Korea peaked at 265.25 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 37.88, in 1999.

That places Democratic People's Republic of Korea 147th out of 189 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 123.99 37.88 265.25 10
2000s 57.58 40.78 72.26 10
2010s 98.47 52.36 210.32 10
2020s 181.82 168.49 199.72 4

Countries ranked near Democratic People's Republic of Korea

  1. 144 Kiribati 226.35 compare
  2. 145 Syrian Arab Republic 217.42 compare
  3. 146 Timor-Leste 202.27 compare
  4. 148 Kenya 182.69 compare
  5. 149 Sudan 177.45 compare
  6. 150 Pakistan 176.2 compare

See the full ranking of 191 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is per capita co2 transport in Democratic People's Republic of Korea?
Per capita co2 transport in Democratic People's Republic of Korea was 185.1 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest per capita co2 transport recorded in Democratic People's Republic of Korea?
The highest recorded value was 265.25 in 1990.
What is the lowest per capita co2 transport recorded in Democratic People's Republic of Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 37.88 in 1999.
How does Democratic People's Republic of Korea rank for per capita co2 transport?
Democratic People's Republic of Korea ranks 147th out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
Is per capita co2 transport rising or falling in Democratic People's Republic of Korea?
Over the last ten years it is up 225.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Democratic People's Republic of Korea data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Per capita co2 transport. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Per capita co2 transport
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
191 places, 6,476 data points, 1990–2023
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