Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) in South Asia

South Asia: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) was 718.01 Mt CO2e in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
718.01 Mt CO2e
Change on year
up 4.4%
Rank
17th
of 45 groups
All-time high
718.01 Mt CO2e
in 2024
All-time low
63.8 Mt CO2e
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024

Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) in South Asia, 1970–2024

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Source: EDGAR (Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research) Community GHG Database, Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission. Measured in Mt CO2e.

Analysis

In 2024, carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from industrial combustion (energy) in South Asia stood at 718.01 Mt CO2e. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.

That represents a change of up 4.4% on the previous year and up 39.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from industrial combustion (energy) in South Asia peaked at 718.01 Mt CO2e in 2024 and was at its lowest, 63.8 Mt CO2e, in 1970.

That places South Asia 17th out of 45 groups 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.

Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) in South Asia, year by year

Annual values for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in South Asia, 1970 to 2024.
Year Mt CO2e Change
1970 63.8 Mt CO2e
1971 63.8 Mt CO2e +0.0%
1972 66.69 Mt CO2e +4.5%
1973 65.37 Mt CO2e -2.0%
1974 71.13 Mt CO2e +8.8%
1975 77.58 Mt CO2e +9.1%
1976 82.54 Mt CO2e +6.4%
1977 84.76 Mt CO2e +2.7%
1978 81.9 Mt CO2e -3.4%
1979 82.33 Mt CO2e +0.5%
1980 86.15 Mt CO2e +4.6%
1981 91.63 Mt CO2e +6.4%
1982 104.57 Mt CO2e +14.1%
1983 105.26 Mt CO2e +0.7%
1984 115.4 Mt CO2e +9.6%
1985 115.81 Mt CO2e +0.4%
1986 135.06 Mt CO2e +16.6%
1987 137.32 Mt CO2e +1.7%
1988 139.97 Mt CO2e +1.9%
1989 150.15 Mt CO2e +7.3%
1990 152.07 Mt CO2e +1.3%
1991 155.39 Mt CO2e +2.2%
1992 158.94 Mt CO2e +2.3%
1993 156.88 Mt CO2e -1.3%
1994 167.29 Mt CO2e +6.6%
1995 160.98 Mt CO2e -3.8%
1996 161.07 Mt CO2e +0.1%
1997 177.98 Mt CO2e +10.5%
1998 186.88 Mt CO2e +5.0%
1999 192.82 Mt CO2e +3.2%
2000 198.75 Mt CO2e +3.1%
2001 201.97 Mt CO2e +1.6%
2002 215.47 Mt CO2e +6.7%
2003 207.35 Mt CO2e -3.8%
2004 215.4 Mt CO2e +3.9%
2005 241.02 Mt CO2e +11.9%
2006 269.01 Mt CO2e +11.6%
2007 304.99 Mt CO2e +13.4%
2008 320.38 Mt CO2e +5.0%
2009 352.58 Mt CO2e +10.1%
2010 405.36 Mt CO2e +15.0%
2011 454.71 Mt CO2e +12.2%
2012 449.31 Mt CO2e -1.2%
2013 477.69 Mt CO2e +6.3%
2014 514.63 Mt CO2e +7.7%
2015 534.24 Mt CO2e +3.8%
2016 550.69 Mt CO2e +3.1%
2017 583.45 Mt CO2e +5.9%
2018 593.26 Mt CO2e +1.7%
2019 579.42 Mt CO2e -2.3%
2020 542.91 Mt CO2e -6.3%
2021 621.18 Mt CO2e +14.4%
2022 632.39 Mt CO2e +1.8%
2023 687.97 Mt CO2e +8.8%
2024 718.01 Mt CO2e +4.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 73.99 Mt CO2e 63.8 Mt CO2e 84.76 Mt CO2e 10
1980s 118.13 Mt CO2e 86.15 Mt CO2e 150.15 Mt CO2e 10
1990s 167.03 Mt CO2e 152.07 Mt CO2e 192.82 Mt CO2e 10
2000s 252.69 Mt CO2e 198.75 Mt CO2e 352.58 Mt CO2e 10
2010s 514.28 Mt CO2e 405.36 Mt CO2e 593.26 Mt CO2e 10
2020s 640.49 Mt CO2e 542.91 Mt CO2e 718.01 Mt CO2e 5

Countries ranked near South Asia

  1. 14 Canada 65.82 Mt CO2e compare
  2. 15 South Korea 61.85 Mt CO2e compare
  3. 16 Thailand 50.01 Mt CO2e compare
  4. 17 South Africa 48.35 Mt CO2e compare
  5. 18 Egypt 45.66 Mt CO2e compare
  6. 19 Mexico 44.52 Mt CO2e compare
  7. 20 Pakistan 43.45 Mt CO2e compare

See the full ranking of 240 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from industrial combustion (energy) in South Asia?
Carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from industrial combustion (energy) in South Asia was 718.01 Mt CO2e in 2024, according to EDGAR (Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research) Community GHG Database, Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission.
What is the highest carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from industrial combustion (energy) recorded in South Asia?
The highest recorded value was 718.01 Mt CO2e in 2024.
What is the lowest carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from industrial combustion (energy) recorded in South Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 63.8 Mt CO2e in 1970.
How does South Asia rank for carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from industrial combustion (energy)?
South Asia ranks 17th out of 45 groups with data for 2024.
Is carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from industrial combustion (energy) rising or falling in South Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 39.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Asia data come from?
The figures come from EDGAR (Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research) Community GHG Database, Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission, published as part of Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
Unit
Mt CO2e
Source
EDGAR (Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research) Community GHG Database, Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
240 places, 13,200 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed

A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from industrial combustion (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 code 1.A.2 Manufacturing Industries and Construction. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).