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Hong Kong SAR, China: Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990)

In , Hong Kong SAR, China's Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) was 2.71.

That's up 118.8% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 145.31 . Hong Kong SAR, China ranks #148 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #34 of 37.

Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.TOT.ZG.AR5) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Hong Kong SAR, China Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) trend

Highlights

Peak
34.16
Trough
-4.09
1-year change
+118.8%
5-year change
-89.1%
-35.8% / yr
10-year change
-92.1%
-22.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990)
2.7053
1.2366
-4.0886
1.9941
0.9007
24.7224
25.8644
25.9149
28.1078
25.7951

About Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990)

Change of emissions (as %) of current year with respect to emissions in baseline year 1990 emissions of the six greenhouse gases (GHG) covered by the Kyoto Protocol (carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs), and sulphurhexafluoride (SF6)) from the energy, industry, waste, and agriculture sectors, standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values. This measure excludes GHG fluxes caused by Land Use Change Land Use and Forestry (LULUCF), as these fluxes have larger uncertainties. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5) to combine different GHGs. Negative values indicate that the emission level for that year is lower than the emissions level in 1990.

Indicator code: EN.GHG.TOT.ZG.AR5Category: Environment

Frequently asked questions

What was Hong Kong SAR, China's Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) in 2024?
In 2024, Hong Kong SAR, China's Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) was 2.71, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Hong Kong SAR, China's Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) rising or falling?
Hong Kong SAR, China's Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) rose 118.8% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Hong Kong SAR, China rank globally on Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990)?
In 2024, Hong Kong SAR, China ranked #148 out of 203 countries reporting Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990).
How does Hong Kong SAR, China's Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) compare to the world average?
The global average for Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) in 2024 was 145.31, so Hong Kong SAR, China is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #34 of 37.
What is Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) and how is it measured?
Change of emissions (as %) of current year with respect to emissions in baseline year 1990 emissions of the six greenhouse gases (GHG) covered by the Kyoto Protocol (carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs), and sulphurhexafluoride (SF6)) from the energy, industry, waste, and agriculture sectors, standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values. This measure excludes GHG fluxes caused by Land Use Change Land Use and Forestry (LULUCF), as these fluxes have larger uncertainties. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5) to combine different GHGs. Negative values indicate that the emission level for that year is lower than the emissions level in 1990.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.TOT.ZG.AR5), CC BY 4.0.