Share global ghg emissions in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Share global ghg emissions was 0.0715 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.0715
Change on year
up 0.3%
World rank
111th
of 199 countries
All-time high
0.1176
in 1999
All-time low
0.0008
in 1850
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Share global ghg emissions in Hong Kong, 1850–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Hong Kong recorded 0.0715 for share global ghg emissions in 2024.
The figure is up 0.3% on the previous year and down 26.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share global ghg emissions in Hong Kong peaked at 0.1176 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0.0008, in 1850.
That places Hong Kong 111th out of 199 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 0.0009 | 0.0008 | 0.0009 | 10 |
| 1860s | 0.0011 | 0.001 | 0.0012 | 10 |
| 1870s | 0.0012 | 0.0011 | 0.0012 | 10 |
| 1880s | 0.0012 | 0.0012 | 0.0012 | 10 |
| 1890s | 0.0012 | 0.0012 | 0.0013 | 10 |
| 1900s | 0.0013 | 0.0013 | 0.0014 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.0015 | 0.0014 | 0.0018 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.0017 | 0.0016 | 0.0017 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.0024 | 0.0017 | 0.0031 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.0033 | 0.0027 | 0.0039 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.0138 | 0.0113 | 0.0166 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.0262 | 0.0183 | 0.0349 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.0446 | 0.0362 | 0.0555 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0763 | 0.0579 | 0.0917 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0952 | 0.083 | 0.1176 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.104 | 0.0978 | 0.1094 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0933 | 0.0902 | 0.0974 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0724 | 0.0678 | 0.0771 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hong Kong
More climate change data for Hong Kong
- Share co2 vs population 0.0204 (2100)
- Population growth -0.3% (2025)
- Population, total 7.50 million (2025)
- Urban population growth -0.3% (2025)
- Urban population 7.50 million (2025)
- Urban population 100.0% (2025)
- Co2 emissions vs gdp 4.49 (2024)
- Cumulative co emissions 1.75 billion (2024)
- Co emissions per capita 4.49 (2024)
- Co2 per capita vs renewable electricity 4.49 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share global ghg emissions in Hong Kong?
- Share global ghg emissions in Hong Kong was 0.0715 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share global ghg emissions recorded in Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 0.1176 in 1999.
- What is the lowest share global ghg emissions recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0008 in 1850.
- How does Hong Kong rank for share global ghg emissions?
- Hong Kong ranks 111th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share global ghg emissions rising or falling in Hong Kong?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.6%. 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 global ghg emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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