Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) in South Asia
South Asia: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) was 1,577 Mt CO2e in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) in South Asia, 1970–2024
Source: EDGAR (Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research) Community GHG Database, Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission. Measured in Mt CO2e.
Analysis
South Asia recorded 1,577 Mt CO2e for carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from power industry (energy) in 2024. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.2% on the previous year and up 40.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from power industry (energy) in South Asia peaked at 1,577 Mt CO2e in 2024 and was at its lowest, 33.63 Mt CO2e, in 1970.
South Asia ranks 17th of 45 groups on this measure, 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 Power Industry (Energy) in South Asia, year by year
| Year | Mt CO2e | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 33.63 Mt CO2e | — |
| 1971 | 33.63 Mt CO2e | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 37.88 Mt CO2e | +12.6% |
| 1973 | 39.9 Mt CO2e | +5.3% |
| 1974 | 47.04 Mt CO2e | +17.9% |
| 1975 | 52.26 Mt CO2e | +11.1% |
| 1976 | 59.41 Mt CO2e | +13.7% |
| 1977 | 57.95 Mt CO2e | -2.5% |
| 1978 | 51.98 Mt CO2e | -10.3% |
| 1979 | 61.52 Mt CO2e | +18.3% |
| 1980 | 74.78 Mt CO2e | +21.6% |
| 1981 | 84.61 Mt CO2e | +13.1% |
| 1982 | 94.71 Mt CO2e | +11.9% |
| 1983 | 106.77 Mt CO2e | +12.7% |
| 1984 | 116.16 Mt CO2e | +8.8% |
| 1985 | 134.49 Mt CO2e | +15.8% |
| 1986 | 153.79 Mt CO2e | +14.4% |
| 1987 | 177.87 Mt CO2e | +15.7% |
| 1988 | 186.25 Mt CO2e | +4.7% |
| 1989 | 205.15 Mt CO2e | +10.1% |
| 1990 | 220.13 Mt CO2e | +7.3% |
| 1991 | 246.88 Mt CO2e | +12.2% |
| 1992 | 267.75 Mt CO2e | +8.5% |
| 1993 | 295.41 Mt CO2e | +10.3% |
| 1994 | 308.02 Mt CO2e | +4.3% |
| 1995 | 352.8 Mt CO2e | +14.5% |
| 1996 | 376.32 Mt CO2e | +6.7% |
| 1997 | 389.58 Mt CO2e | +3.5% |
| 1998 | 405.16 Mt CO2e | +4.0% |
| 1999 | 441.35 Mt CO2e | +8.9% |
| 2000 | 471.44 Mt CO2e | +6.8% |
| 2001 | 485.75 Mt CO2e | +3.0% |
| 2002 | 494.48 Mt CO2e | +1.8% |
| 2003 | 517.15 Mt CO2e | +4.6% |
| 2004 | 566.38 Mt CO2e | +9.5% |
| 2005 | 580.87 Mt CO2e | +2.6% |
| 2006 | 617.21 Mt CO2e | +6.3% |
| 2007 | 680.97 Mt CO2e | +10.3% |
| 2008 | 709.52 Mt CO2e | +4.2% |
| 2009 | 783.75 Mt CO2e | +10.5% |
| 2010 | 812.57 Mt CO2e | +3.7% |
| 2011 | 850.5 Mt CO2e | +4.7% |
| 2012 | 981.08 Mt CO2e | +15.4% |
| 2013 | 1,003 Mt CO2e | +2.2% |
| 2014 | 1,125 Mt CO2e | +12.2% |
| 2015 | 1,114 Mt CO2e | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 1,108 Mt CO2e | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 1,166 Mt CO2e | +5.3% |
| 2018 | 1,242 Mt CO2e | +6.5% |
| 2019 | 1,237 Mt CO2e | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 1,139 Mt CO2e | -7.9% |
| 2021 | 1,250 Mt CO2e | +9.7% |
| 2022 | 1,396 Mt CO2e | +11.7% |
| 2023 | 1,499 Mt CO2e | +7.4% |
| 2024 | 1,577 Mt CO2e | +5.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 47.52 Mt CO2e | 33.63 Mt CO2e | 61.52 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 1980s | 133.46 Mt CO2e | 74.78 Mt CO2e | 205.15 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 1990s | 330.34 Mt CO2e | 220.13 Mt CO2e | 441.35 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 2000s | 590.75 Mt CO2e | 471.44 Mt CO2e | 783.75 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,064 Mt CO2e | 812.57 Mt CO2e | 1,242 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,372 Mt CO2e | 1,139 Mt CO2e | 1,577 Mt CO2e | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Asia
More environment data for South Asia
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) 374.1 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 718.01 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Processes 277.09 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Waste 21.68 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total fisheries production 24.11 million metric tons (2024)
- Capture fisheries production 8.88 million metric tons (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 3,321 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 1.98 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Carbon intensity of GDP 0.8499 kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 24.93 Mt CO2e (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from power industry (energy) in South Asia?
- Carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from power industry (energy) in South Asia was 1,577 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 power industry (energy) recorded in South Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,577 Mt CO2e in 2024.
- What is the lowest carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from power industry (energy) recorded in South Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 33.63 Mt CO2e in 1970.
- How does South Asia rank for carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from power industry (energy)?
- South Asia ranks 17th out of 45 groups with data for 2024.
- Is carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from power industry (energy) rising or falling in South Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.2%. 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 Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from electricity and heat generation (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 code 1.A.1.a. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).