How does Korea, Rep. rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?

In 2024, Korea, Rep. ranked #13 out of 193 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e).

Korea, Rep.: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

Name: Korea, Rep.: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
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In 2024, Korea, Rep.'s Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 49.28.

That's up 4.6% from 2023, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 16.92 . Korea, Rep. ranks #13 globally out of 193 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #3 of 30.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 68.27; 2005
Trough: 47.12; 2023
1-year change: +4.6%
5-year change: -8.5%; -1.8% / yr
10-year change: -5.4%; -0.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
2024	49.2768
2023	47.1193
2022	50.6929
2021	52.3444
2020	54.1739
2019	53.8607
2018	57.1822
2017	57.1087
2016	55.9522
2015	54.3181

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 Korea, Rep.'s Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024?: In 2024, Korea, Rep.'s Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 49.28, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Korea, Rep.'s Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: Korea, Rep.'s Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rose 4.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Korea, Rep. rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?: In 2024, Korea, Rep. ranked #13 out of 193 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e).
How does Korea, Rep.'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 Korea, Rep. is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #3 of 30.
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.