How does Hong Kong SAR, China rank globally on Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP)?

In 2024, Hong Kong SAR, China ranked #166 out of 184 countries reporting Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP).

Hong Kong SAR, China: Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP)

Name: Hong Kong SAR, China: Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP)
Creator: World Bank
License: https://datacatalog.worldbank.org/public-licenses#cc-by

In 2024, Hong Kong SAR, China's Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP) was 0.10.

That's down 1.0% from 2023, the highest value since 2023.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 0.41 . Hong Kong SAR, China ranks #166 globally out of 184 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #25 of 29.

Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CO2.RT.GDP.KD) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 0.19; 2005
Trough: 0.10; 2022
1-year change: -1.0%
5-year change: -21.5%; -4.7% / yr
10-year change: -34.6%; -4.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP)
2024	0.1029
2023	0.1040
2022	0.1011
2021	0.1046
2020	0.1098
2019	0.1311
2018	0.1306
2017	0.1345
2016	0.1426
2015	0.1430

About Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP)

Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the agriculture, energy, waste, and industrial sectors, excluding LULUCF divided by the GDP in constant 2021 US$.

Indicator code: EN.GHG.CO2.RT.GDP.KD • 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 intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP) in 2024?: In 2024, Hong Kong SAR, China's Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP) was 0.10, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Hong Kong SAR, China's Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP) rising or falling?: Hong Kong SAR, China's Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP) fell 1.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Hong Kong SAR, China rank globally on Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP)?: In 2024, Hong Kong SAR, China ranked #166 out of 184 countries reporting Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP).
How does Hong Kong SAR, China's Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP) compare to the world average?: The global average for Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP) in 2024 was 0.41, so Hong Kong SAR, China is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #25 of 29.
What is Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP) and how is it measured?: Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the agriculture, energy, waste, and industrial sectors, excluding LULUCF divided by the GDP in constant 2021 US$.

Download this data: CSV JSON

Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CO2.RT.GDP.KD), CC BY 4.0.