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

In 2024, Hong Kong SAR, China ranked #82 out of 193 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e).

Hong Kong SAR, China: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

Name: Hong Kong SAR, China: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
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In 2024, Hong Kong SAR, China's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 1.83.

That's up 12.1% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 16.92 . Hong Kong SAR, China ranks #82 globally out of 193 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #14 of 30.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 1.83; 2024
Trough: 1.49; 2022
1-year change: +12.1%
5-year change: +17.6%; +3.3% / yr
10-year change: +13.4%; +1.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
2024	1.8308
2023	1.6325
2022	1.4948
2021	1.5572
2020	1.5558
2019	1.5573
2018	1.6766
2017	1.5999
2016	1.6048
2015	1.5785

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 Hong Kong SAR, China's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024?: In 2024, Hong Kong SAR, China's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 1.83, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Hong Kong SAR, China's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: Hong Kong SAR, China's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rose 12.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Hong Kong SAR, China rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?: In 2024, Hong Kong SAR, China ranked #82 out of 193 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e).
How does Hong Kong SAR, 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 Hong Kong SAR, China is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #14 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.