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

In , India's Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) was 222.92.

That's up 5.8% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 145.31 . India ranks #37 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #2 of 6.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
222.92
Trough
56.00
1-year change
+5.8%
5-year change
+31.9%
+5.7% / yr
10-year change
+58.8%
+4.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990)
222.9166
210.7392
192.6545
174.7797
155.6823
168.9976
168.4901
158.2274
147.7680
144.5575

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 India's Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) in 2024?
In 2024, India's Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) was 222.92, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is India's Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) rising or falling?
India's Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) rose 5.8% from 2023 to 2024.
How does India rank globally on Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990)?
In 2024, India ranked #37 out of 203 countries reporting Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990).
How does India'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 India is above the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #2 of 6.
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.