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

In 2024, India ranked #4 out of 193 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e).

How does India'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 India is above the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #1 of 6.

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

Name: India: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
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In 2024, India's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 210.24.

That's up 3.8% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 16.92 . India ranks #4 globally out of 193 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #1 of 6.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 210.24; 2024
Trough: 124.97; 2007
1-year change: +3.8%
5-year change: +15.9%; +3.0% / yr
10-year change: +33.1%; +2.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
2024	210.2358
2023	202.4992
2022	197.0061
2021	189.1577
2020	178.1941
2019	181.3629
2018	179.4651
2017	173.2178
2016	168.3979
2015	162.6889

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 India's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024?: In 2024, India's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 210.24, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is India's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: India's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rose 3.8% from 2023 to 2024.
How does India rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?: In 2024, India ranked #4 out of 193 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e).
How does India'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 India is above the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #1 of 6.
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.