How does China rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?

In 2024, China ranked #1 out of 193 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e).

How does China's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?

The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 16.92, so China is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #1 of 30.

China: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

Name: China: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2024, China's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 586.64.

That's up 2.1% from 2023, the highest value since 2021.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 16.92 . China ranks #1 globally out of 193 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #1 of 30.

Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CO2.BU.MT.CE.AR5) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 729.78; 2016
Trough: 523.59; 2005
1-year change: +2.1%
5-year change: -6.1%; -1.2% / yr
10-year change: -15.0%; -1.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
2024	586.6440
2023	574.5494
2022	575.4959
2021	597.5237
2020	618.1586
2019	624.4747
2018	671.0431
2017	728.2851
2016	729.7829
2015	722.0913

About Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the building sector (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 codes 1.A.4 Residential and other sectors, 1.A.5 Non-Specified. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).

Indicator code: EN.GHG.CO2.BU.MT.CE.AR5 • Category: Environment

Environmental data note: Environmental indicators like CO2 emissions often lag by 2–3 years due to the complexity of data collection. Values represent actual measured or estimated emissions, not policy targets.

Frequently asked questions

What was China's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024?: In 2024, China's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 586.64, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is China's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: China's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rose 2.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does China rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?: In 2024, China ranked #1 out of 193 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e).
How does China's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?: The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 16.92, so China is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #1 of 30.
What is Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) and how is it measured?: A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the building sector (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 codes 1.A.4 Residential and other sectors, 1.A.5 Non-Specified. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).

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Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CO2.BU.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.