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

In 2024, Hong Kong SAR, China ranked #78 out of 194 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e).

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

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In 2024, Hong Kong SAR, China's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 8.41.

That's up 13.5% from 2023, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 35.76 . Hong Kong SAR, China ranks #78 globally out of 194 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #12 of 30.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 8.91; 2020
Trough: 5.34; 2008
1-year change: +13.5%
5-year change: +2.7%; +0.5% / yr
10-year change: +28.0%; +2.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
2024	8.4120
2023	7.4118
2022	5.9945
2021	7.9570
2020	8.9087
2019	8.1881
2018	7.9346
2017	8.3435
2016	7.7210
2015	7.2854

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

A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the transportation sector (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 codes 1.A.3.a Civil Aviation, 1.A.3.b_noRES Road Transportation no resuspension, 1.A.3.c Railways, 1.A.3.d Water-borne Navigation, 1.A.3.e Other Transportation. 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.TR.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 Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024?: In 2024, Hong Kong SAR, China's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 8.41, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Hong Kong SAR, China's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: Hong Kong SAR, China's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rose 13.5% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Hong Kong SAR, China rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?: In 2024, Hong Kong SAR, China ranked #78 out of 194 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e).
How does Hong Kong SAR, China's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?: The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 35.76, so Hong Kong SAR, China is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #12 of 30.
What is Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (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 transportation sector (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 codes 1.A.3.a Civil Aviation, 1.A.3.b_noRES Road Transportation no resuspension, 1.A.3.c Railways, 1.A.3.d Water-borne Navigation, 1.A.3.e Other Transportation. 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.TR.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.