How does Saudi Arabia rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?

In 2024, Saudi Arabia ranked #10 out of 194 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e).

Saudi Arabia: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

Name: Saudi Arabia: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
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In 2024, Saudi Arabia's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 143.04.

That's up 1.8% from 2023, the highest value since 2016.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 35.76 . Saudi Arabia ranks #10 globally out of 194 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #2 of 22.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 146.94; 2015
Trough: 75.75; 2005
1-year change: +1.8%
5-year change: +4.8%; +1.0% / yr
10-year change: +4.6%; +0.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
2024	143.0396
2023	140.5787
2022	137.7722
2021	128.2195
2020	122.3177
2019	136.4283
2018	136.1028
2017	142.9099
2016	146.4491
2015	146.9389

About Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the transportation sector (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 codes 1.A.3.a Civil Aviation, 1.A.3.b_noRES Road Transportation no resuspension, 1.A.3.c Railways, 1.A.3.d Water-borne Navigation, 1.A.3.e Other Transportation. 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.TR.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 Saudi Arabia's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024?: In 2024, Saudi Arabia's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 143.04, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Saudi Arabia's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: Saudi Arabia's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rose 1.8% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Saudi Arabia rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?: In 2024, Saudi Arabia ranked #10 out of 194 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e).
How does Saudi Arabia's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?: The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 35.76, so Saudi Arabia is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #2 of 22.
What is Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (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 transportation sector (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 codes 1.A.3.a Civil Aviation, 1.A.3.b_noRES Road Transportation no resuspension, 1.A.3.c Railways, 1.A.3.d Water-borne Navigation, 1.A.3.e Other Transportation. 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.TR.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.