Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Brunei
Brunei: Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions was 12.05 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
12.05 million tonnes
Change on year
down 3.6%
World rank
104th
of 215 countries
All-time high
12.50 million tonnes
in 2023
All-time low
3,664 tonnes
in 1933
Years of data
92
1933–2024
Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Brunei, 1933–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Brunei recorded 12.05 million tonnes for territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in 2024.
The figure is down 3.6% on the previous year and up 36.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Brunei peaked at 12.50 million tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 3,664 tonnes, in 1933.
That places Brunei 104th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Brunei, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1933 | 3,664 tonnes | — |
| 1934 | 43,968 tonnes | +1100.0% |
| 1935 | 25,648 tonnes | -41.7% |
| 1936 | 76,944 tonnes | +200.0% |
| 1937 | 205,184 tonnes | +166.7% |
| 1938 | 216,176 tonnes | +5.4% |
| 1939 | 2.63 million tonnes | +1115.3% |
| 1940 | 2.96 million tonnes | +12.7% |
| 1941 | 1.97 million tonnes | -33.5% |
| 1942 | 1.25 million tonnes | -36.7% |
| 1943 | 1.87 million tonnes | +50.3% |
| 1944 | 2.50 million tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1945 | 919,664 tonnes | -63.1% |
| 1946 | 945,312 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1947 | 5.35 million tonnes | +466.3% |
| 1948 | 80,608 tonnes | -98.5% |
| 1949 | 11.47 million tonnes | +14127.2% |
| 1950 | 414,032 tonnes | -96.4% |
| 1951 | 300,448 tonnes | -27.4% |
| 1952 | 322,432 tonnes | +7.3% |
| 1953 | 344,416 tonnes | +6.8% |
| 1954 | 359,072 tonnes | +4.3% |
| 1955 | 300,448 tonnes | -16.3% |
| 1956 | 296,784 tonnes | -1.2% |
| 1957 | 293,120 tonnes | -1.2% |
| 1958 | 318,768 tonnes | +8.8% |
| 1959 | 326,096 tonnes | +2.3% |
| 1960 | 333,424 tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1961 | 304,112 tonnes | -8.8% |
| 1962 | 370,064 tonnes | +21.7% |
| 1963 | 355,408 tonnes | -4.0% |
| 1964 | 340,752 tonnes | -4.1% |
| 1965 | 333,424 tonnes | -2.2% |
| 1966 | 490,976 tonnes | +47.3% |
| 1967 | 439,680 tonnes | -10.4% |
| 1968 | 428,688 tonnes | -2.5% |
| 1969 | 487,312 tonnes | +13.7% |
| 1970 | 8.20 million tonnes | +1583.5% |
| 1971 | 7.51 million tonnes | -8.4% |
| 1972 | 9.45 million tonnes | +25.9% |
| 1973 | 9.97 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 1974 | 8.18 million tonnes | -18.0% |
| 1975 | 7.08 million tonnes | -13.5% |
| 1976 | 6.02 million tonnes | -14.9% |
| 1977 | 6.39 million tonnes | +6.1% |
| 1978 | 9.53 million tonnes | +49.2% |
| 1979 | 7.43 million tonnes | -22.0% |
| 1980 | 6.88 million tonnes | -7.5% |
| 1981 | 2.06 million tonnes | -70.1% |
| 1982 | 2.66 million tonnes | +29.4% |
| 1983 | 2.73 million tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1984 | 1.92 million tonnes | -29.9% |
| 1985 | 2.59 million tonnes | +35.4% |
| 1986 | 2.30 million tonnes | -11.4% |
| 1987 | 3.32 million tonnes | +44.3% |
| 1988 | 5.71 million tonnes | +72.3% |
| 1989 | 6.34 million tonnes | +11.0% |
| 1990 | 5.01 million tonnes | -21.0% |
| 1991 | 6.83 million tonnes | +36.3% |
| 1992 | 6.67 million tonnes | -2.3% |
| 1993 | 5.85 million tonnes | -12.3% |
| 1994 | 5.29 million tonnes | -9.5% |
| 1995 | 5.88 million tonnes | +11.2% |
| 1996 | 5.96 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1997 | 6.18 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1998 | 5.60 million tonnes | -9.4% |
| 1999 | 5.98 million tonnes | +6.8% |
| 2000 | 5.89 million tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2001 | 5.76 million tonnes | -2.2% |
| 2002 | 5.29 million tonnes | -8.2% |
| 2003 | 6.14 million tonnes | +16.2% |
| 2004 | 5.97 million tonnes | -2.8% |
| 2005 | 5.43 million tonnes | -9.0% |
| 2006 | 7.14 million tonnes | +31.6% |
| 2007 | 8.08 million tonnes | +13.1% |
| 2008 | 9.17 million tonnes | +13.5% |
| 2009 | 7.74 million tonnes | -15.5% |
| 2010 | 8.02 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 2011 | 9.56 million tonnes | +19.2% |
| 2012 | 9.50 million tonnes | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 7.63 million tonnes | -19.7% |
| 2014 | 8.83 million tonnes | +15.8% |
| 2015 | 6.93 million tonnes | -21.5% |
| 2016 | 7.63 million tonnes | +10.1% |
| 2017 | 9.31 million tonnes | +22.0% |
| 2018 | 9.34 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 9.56 million tonnes | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 11.16 million tonnes | +16.7% |
| 2021 | 11.71 million tonnes | +4.9% |
| 2022 | 12.24 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 2023 | 12.50 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 2024 | 12.05 million tonnes | -3.6% |
Brunei compared with similar countries
- Brunei's 12.05 million tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 30.70 million tonnes, 39% of the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Brunei's 12.05 million tonnes is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 16.97 million tonnes, 71% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Brunei changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | +14127.2% | 80,608 tonnes | 11.47 million tonnes |
| 1970 | +1583.5% | 487,312 tonnes | 8.20 million tonnes |
| 1939 | +1115.3% | 216,176 tonnes | 2.63 million tonnes |
| 1934 | +1100.0% | 3,664 tonnes | 43,968 tonnes |
| 1947 | +466.3% | 945,312 tonnes | 5.35 million tonnes |
| 1936 | +200.0% | 25,648 tonnes | 76,944 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 456,953 tonnes | 3,664 tonnes | 2.63 million tonnes | 7 |
| 1940s | 2.93 million tonnes | 80,608 tonnes | 11.47 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 327,562 tonnes | 293,120 tonnes | 414,032 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 388,384 tonnes | 304,112 tonnes | 490,976 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 7.98 million tonnes | 6.02 million tonnes | 9.97 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.65 million tonnes | 1.92 million tonnes | 6.88 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.92 million tonnes | 5.01 million tonnes | 6.83 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.66 million tonnes | 5.29 million tonnes | 9.17 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.63 million tonnes | 6.93 million tonnes | 9.56 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.93 million tonnes | 11.16 million tonnes | 12.50 million tonnes | 5 |
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More climate change data for Brunei
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 218.54 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 176.15 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 42.4 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.6647 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1.51 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 7.37 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1.62 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 5.76 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.0061 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.2056 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Brunei?
- Territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Brunei was 12.05 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions recorded in Brunei?
- The highest recorded value was 12.50 million tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions recorded in Brunei?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,664 tonnes in 1933.
- How does Brunei rank for territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions?
- Brunei ranks 104th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions rising or falling in Brunei?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brunei data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Territorial and consumption-based 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.