Share co2 emissions vs population in Hong Kong

Hong Kong: Share co2 emissions vs population was 0.0863 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.0863
Change on year
down 0.2%
World rank
68th
of 215 countries
All-time high
0.1713
in 1999
All-time low
0.0004
in 1947
Years of data
81
1938–2024

Share co2 emissions vs population in Hong Kong, 1938–2024

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, share co2 emissions vs population in Hong Kong stood at 0.0863.

That represents a change of down 0.2% on the previous year and down 32.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share co2 emissions vs population in Hong Kong peaked at 0.1713 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0.0004, in 1947.

That places Hong Kong 68th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1930s 0.0013 0.0012 0.0013 2
1940s 0.0006 0.0004 0.0011 4
1950s 0.0262 0.0222 0.0305 10
1960s 0.0425 0.0315 0.0563 10
1970s 0.0666 0.0544 0.0826 10
1980s 0.1155 0.0855 0.1358 10
1990s 0.1385 0.1193 0.1713 10
2000s 0.1435 0.132 0.1559 10
2010s 0.1211 0.113 0.1283 10
2020s 0.0883 0.082 0.0953 5

Countries ranked near Hong Kong

  1. 65 Norway 0.0963 compare
  2. 66 Portugal 0.0921 compare
  3. 67 Trinidad and Tobago 0.0896 compare
  4. 69 Ireland 0.0863 compare
  5. 70 Dominican Republic 0.0858 compare
  6. 71 Tunisia 0.0846 compare

See the full ranking of 215 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is share co2 emissions vs population in Hong Kong?
Share co2 emissions vs population in Hong Kong was 0.0863 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest share co2 emissions vs population recorded in Hong Kong?
The highest recorded value was 0.1713 in 1999.
What is the lowest share co2 emissions vs population recorded in Hong Kong?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0004 in 1947.
How does Hong Kong rank for share co2 emissions vs population?
Hong Kong ranks 68th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is share co2 emissions vs population rising or falling in Hong Kong?
Over the last ten years it is down 32.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Hong Kong data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share co2 emissions vs population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Share co2 emissions vs population
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
215 places, 23,408 data points, 1750–2024
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