How does Korea, Dem. People's Rep. rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?

In 2024, Korea, Dem. People's Rep. ranked #25 out of 193 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e).

Korea, Dem. People's Rep.: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

Name: Korea, Dem. People's Rep.: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
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In 2024, Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 32.79.

That's up 0.7% from 2023, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 33.27 . Korea, Dem. People's Rep. ranks #25 globally out of 193 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #9 of 30.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 48.69; 2006
Trough: 12.71; 2015
1-year change: +0.7%
5-year change: -9.5%; -2.0% / yr
10-year change: +64.1%; +5.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
2024	32.7862
2023	32.5456
2022	29.3791
2021	28.2236
2020	34.7337
2019	36.2108
2018	31.8870
2017	36.9531
2016	12.8627
2015	12.7146

About Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from industrial combustion (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 code 1.A.2 Manufacturing Industries and Construction. 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.IC.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 Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024?: In 2024, Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 32.79, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rose 0.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Korea, Dem. People's Rep. rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?: In 2024, Korea, Dem. People's Rep. ranked #25 out of 193 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e).
How does Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?: The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 33.27, so Korea, Dem. People's Rep. is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #9 of 30.
What is Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (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 industrial combustion (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 code 1.A.2 Manufacturing Industries and Construction. 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.IC.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.