Total ghg emissions in India
India: Total ghg emissions was 4.26 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.26 billion
Change on year
up 3.4%
World rank
3rd
of 199 countries
All-time high
4.26 billion
in 2024
All-time low
298.31 million
in 1862
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Total ghg emissions in India, 1850–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, total ghg emissions in India stood at 4.26 billion. That is the highest value across all 175 years on record.
The figure is up 3.4% on the previous year and up 32.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total ghg emissions in India peaked at 4.26 billion in 2024 and was at its lowest, 298.31 million, in 1862.
That places India 3rd out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total ghg emissions in India, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 372.71 million | — |
| 1851 | 339.20 million | -9.0% |
| 1852 | 322.46 million | -4.9% |
| 1853 | 315.25 million | -2.2% |
| 1854 | 310.72 million | -1.4% |
| 1855 | 306.41 million | -1.4% |
| 1856 | 303.38 million | -1.0% |
| 1857 | 303.24 million | -0.0% |
| 1858 | 301.07 million | -0.7% |
| 1859 | 299.40 million | -0.6% |
| 1860 | 300.26 million | +0.3% |
| 1861 | 299.07 million | -0.4% |
| 1862 | 298.31 million | -0.3% |
| 1863 | 299.52 million | +0.4% |
| 1864 | 299.22 million | -0.1% |
| 1865 | 299.37 million | +0.0% |
| 1866 | 301.10 million | +0.6% |
| 1867 | 302.58 million | +0.5% |
| 1868 | 300.95 million | -0.5% |
| 1869 | 302.26 million | +0.4% |
| 1870 | 304.16 million | +0.6% |
| 1871 | 304.02 million | -0.0% |
| 1872 | 307.41 million | +1.1% |
| 1873 | 308.60 million | +0.4% |
| 1874 | 310.90 million | +0.7% |
| 1875 | 313.13 million | +0.7% |
| 1876 | 316.44 million | +1.1% |
| 1877 | 317.49 million | +0.3% |
| 1878 | 321.62 million | +1.3% |
| 1879 | 322.91 million | +0.4% |
| 1880 | 326.12 million | +1.0% |
| 1881 | 329.29 million | +1.0% |
| 1882 | 334.59 million | +1.6% |
| 1883 | 336.77 million | +0.7% |
| 1884 | 339.99 million | +1.0% |
| 1885 | 342.67 million | +0.8% |
| 1886 | 346.19 million | +1.0% |
| 1887 | 349.25 million | +0.9% |
| 1888 | 352.76 million | +1.0% |
| 1889 | 356.09 million | +0.9% |
| 1890 | 360.33 million | +1.2% |
| 1891 | 361.51 million | +0.3% |
| 1892 | 362.23 million | +0.2% |
| 1893 | 363.29 million | +0.3% |
| 1894 | 363.62 million | +0.1% |
| 1895 | 366.90 million | +0.9% |
| 1896 | 368.13 million | +0.3% |
| 1897 | 370.18 million | +0.6% |
| 1898 | 372.33 million | +0.6% |
| 1899 | 373.63 million | +0.4% |
| 1900 | 375.04 million | +0.4% |
| 1901 | 373.19 million | -0.5% |
| 1902 | 373.72 million | +0.1% |
| 1903 | 373.07 million | -0.2% |
| 1904 | 373.83 million | +0.2% |
| 1905 | 373.44 million | -0.1% |
| 1906 | 374.40 million | +0.3% |
| 1907 | 375.76 million | +0.4% |
| 1908 | 378.03 million | +0.6% |
| 1909 | 376.37 million | -0.4% |
| 1910 | 377.83 million | +0.4% |
| 1911 | 380.90 million | +0.8% |
| 1912 | 385.05 million | +1.1% |
| 1913 | 390.34 million | +1.4% |
| 1914 | 390.55 million | +0.1% |
| 1915 | 393.49 million | +0.8% |
| 1916 | 395.53 million | +0.5% |
| 1917 | 400.53 million | +1.3% |
| 1918 | 404.26 million | +0.9% |
| 1919 | 409.34 million | +1.3% |
| 1920 | 475.91 million | +16.3% |
| 1921 | 514.97 million | +8.2% |
| 1922 | 538.09 million | +4.5% |
| 1923 | 552.18 million | +2.6% |
| 1924 | 566.63 million | +2.6% |
| 1925 | 578.03 million | +2.0% |
| 1926 | 585.49 million | +1.3% |
| 1927 | 596.64 million | +1.9% |
| 1928 | 600.92 million | +0.7% |
| 1929 | 612.01 million | +1.8% |
| 1930 | 621.58 million | +1.6% |
| 1931 | 622.90 million | +0.2% |
| 1932 | 626.22 million | +0.5% |
| 1933 | 636.31 million | +1.6% |
| 1934 | 645.96 million | +1.5% |
| 1935 | 653.55 million | +1.2% |
| 1936 | 660.83 million | +1.1% |
| 1937 | 674.77 million | +2.1% |
| 1938 | 687.99 million | +2.0% |
| 1939 | 694.30 million | +0.9% |
| 1940 | 706.51 million | +1.8% |
| 1941 | 713.38 million | +1.0% |
| 1942 | 721.48 million | +1.1% |
| 1943 | 721.59 million | +0.0% |
| 1944 | 733.40 million | +1.6% |
| 1945 | 744.64 million | +1.5% |
| 1946 | 749.59 million | +0.7% |
| 1947 | 753.66 million | +0.5% |
| 1948 | 758.91 million | +0.7% |
| 1949 | 768.80 million | +1.3% |
| 1950 | 837.25 million | +8.9% |
| 1951 | 870.60 million | +4.0% |
| 1952 | 895.79 million | +2.9% |
| 1953 | 912.31 million | +1.8% |
| 1954 | 934.08 million | +2.4% |
| 1955 | 955.25 million | +2.3% |
| 1956 | 976.05 million | +2.2% |
| 1957 | 1.00 billion | +2.5% |
| 1958 | 1.02 billion | +1.9% |
| 1959 | 1.04 billion | +2.3% |
| 1960 | 916.66 million | -12.2% |
| 1961 | 1.03 billion | +12.1% |
| 1962 | 911.53 million | -11.3% |
| 1963 | 899.99 million | -1.3% |
| 1964 | 899.84 million | -0.0% |
| 1965 | 901.79 million | +0.2% |
| 1966 | 960.74 million | +6.5% |
| 1967 | 974.10 million | +1.4% |
| 1968 | 923.72 million | -5.2% |
| 1969 | 951.63 million | +3.0% |
| 1970 | 904.87 million | -4.9% |
| 1971 | 947.72 million | +4.7% |
| 1972 | 1.04 billion | +9.4% |
| 1973 | 1.03 billion | -0.3% |
| 1974 | 1.03 billion | -0.5% |
| 1975 | 1.04 billion | +0.7% |
| 1976 | 1.02 billion | -1.3% |
| 1977 | 1.15 billion | +13.0% |
| 1978 | 1.11 billion | -4.1% |
| 1979 | 1.08 billion | -2.1% |
| 1980 | 1.12 billion | +2.9% |
| 1981 | 1.18 billion | +5.7% |
| 1982 | 1.16 billion | -1.9% |
| 1983 | 1.30 billion | +12.3% |
| 1984 | 1.26 billion | -3.1% |
| 1985 | 1.29 billion | +2.3% |
| 1986 | 1.36 billion | +5.8% |
| 1987 | 1.35 billion | -0.6% |
| 1988 | 1.47 billion | +8.9% |
| 1989 | 1.51 billion | +2.7% |
| 1990 | 1.53 billion | +0.8% |
| 1991 | 1.56 billion | +2.3% |
| 1992 | 1.63 billion | +4.6% |
| 1993 | 1.64 billion | +0.3% |
| 1994 | 1.68 billion | +2.3% |
| 1995 | 1.71 billion | +2.2% |
| 1996 | 1.82 billion | +6.1% |
| 1997 | 1.83 billion | +0.8% |
| 1998 | 1.86 billion | +1.3% |
| 1999 | 1.94 billion | +4.5% |
| 2000 | 2.01 billion | +3.4% |
| 2001 | 2.00 billion | -0.3% |
| 2002 | 1.99 billion | -0.3% |
| 2003 | 2.06 billion | +3.3% |
| 2004 | 2.13 billion | +3.4% |
| 2005 | 2.21 billion | +3.6% |
| 2006 | 2.32 billion | +5.4% |
| 2007 | 2.49 billion | +6.9% |
| 2008 | 2.64 billion | +6.3% |
| 2009 | 2.74 billion | +3.7% |
| 2010 | 2.85 billion | +4.0% |
| 2011 | 2.95 billion | +3.6% |
| 2012 | 3.16 billion | +7.2% |
| 2013 | 3.12 billion | -1.2% |
| 2014 | 3.22 billion | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 3.29 billion | +2.3% |
| 2016 | 3.37 billion | +2.3% |
| 2017 | 3.42 billion | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 3.62 billion | +5.9% |
| 2019 | 3.61 billion | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 3.44 billion | -4.9% |
| 2021 | 3.70 billion | +7.6% |
| 2022 | 3.87 billion | +4.7% |
| 2023 | 4.12 billion | +6.5% |
| 2024 | 4.26 billion | +3.4% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 4.26 billion is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 42.71 million, 99.8× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- India's 4.26 billion is above the median for South Asia, which is 50.77 million, 84.0× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 317.39 million | 299.40 million | 372.71 million | 10 |
| 1860s | 300.26 million | 298.31 million | 302.58 million | 10 |
| 1870s | 312.67 million | 304.02 million | 322.91 million | 10 |
| 1880s | 341.37 million | 326.12 million | 356.09 million | 10 |
| 1890s | 366.21 million | 360.33 million | 373.63 million | 10 |
| 1900s | 374.68 million | 373.07 million | 378.03 million | 10 |
| 1910s | 392.78 million | 377.83 million | 409.34 million | 10 |
| 1920s | 562.09 million | 475.91 million | 612.01 million | 10 |
| 1930s | 652.44 million | 621.58 million | 694.30 million | 10 |
| 1940s | 737.20 million | 706.51 million | 768.80 million | 10 |
| 1950s | 944.44 million | 837.25 million | 1.04 billion | 10 |
| 1960s | 936.76 million | 899.84 million | 1.03 billion | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.04 billion | 904.87 million | 1.15 billion | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.30 billion | 1.12 billion | 1.51 billion | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.72 billion | 1.53 billion | 1.94 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.26 billion | 1.99 billion | 2.74 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.26 billion | 2.85 billion | 3.62 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.88 billion | 3.44 billion | 4.26 billion | 5 |
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More climate change data for India
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 27.69 billion kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 602,760 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 105,678 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 497,082 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 398.78 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 17,753 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 279,594 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 176,015 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 103,578 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 664.21 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total ghg emissions in India?
- Total ghg emissions in India was 4.26 billion in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total ghg emissions recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 4.26 billion in 2024.
- What is the lowest total ghg emissions recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 298.31 million in 1862.
- How does India rank for total ghg emissions?
- India ranks 3rd out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total ghg emissions rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Total ghg emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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