Greenhouse gas emissions in Philippines
Philippines: Greenhouse gas emissions was 305.72 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
305.72 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents
Change on year
up 5.2%
World rank
31st
of 199 countries
All-time high
357.99 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents
in 1976
All-time low
42.64 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents
in 1885
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Greenhouse gas emissions in Philippines, 1850–2024
Source: Jones et al. (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes of CO₂ equivalents.
Analysis
The most recent figure for greenhouse gas emissions in Philippines is 305.72 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.2% on the previous year and up 25.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions in Philippines peaked at 357.99 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 1976 and was at its lowest, 42.64 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents, in 1885.
That places Philippines 31st out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
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 | 58.22 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 47.30 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 64.73 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1860s | 53.45 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 48.69 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 61.36 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1870s | 55.59 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 46.15 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 59.96 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1880s | 51.09 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 42.64 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 58.86 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1890s | 53.19 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 44.45 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 59.58 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1900s | 84.69 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 66.17 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 97.16 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1910s | 102.97 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 92.91 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 115.32 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1920s | 89.48 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 79.26 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 99.47 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1930s | 100.64 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 75.36 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 107.64 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1940s | 62.46 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 52.88 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 81.69 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1950s | 184.62 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 105.95 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 243.56 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1960s | 172.08 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 152.09 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 219.00 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1970s | 260.55 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 144.85 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 357.99 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1980s | 204.52 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 189.98 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 246.03 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1990s | 181.66 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 154.14 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 222.86 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 2000s | 213.74 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 175.34 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 255.98 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 2010s | 257.12 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 243.03 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 274.81 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 2020s | 282.16 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 262.88 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 305.72 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 5 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
- 28 France 337.88 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents compare
- 29 Egypt 332.46 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents compare
- 30 Poland 332.35 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents compare
- 32 Taiwan 283.54 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents compare
- 33 Algeria 276.13 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents compare
- 34 Spain 275.09 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents compare
More climate change data for Philippines
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 1.1% (2100)
- Population growth 0.8% (2025)
- Population, total 116.79 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 1.4% (2025)
- Urban population 65.14 million (2025)
- Urban population 55.8% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 1.51 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 3.98 billion tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 1.51 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 1.51 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is greenhouse gas emissions in Philippines?
- Greenhouse gas emissions in Philippines was 305.72 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 2024, according to Jones et al. (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest greenhouse gas emissions recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 357.99 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 1976.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 42.64 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 1885.
- How does Philippines rank for greenhouse gas emissions?
- Philippines ranks 31st out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is greenhouse gas emissions rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines data come from?
- The figures come from Jones et al. (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Greenhouse gas emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Greenhouse gas emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents over a 100-year timescale.