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Saudi Arabia: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990)

In , Saudi Arabia's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) was 275.22.

That's up 3.7% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 621.62 . Saudi Arabia ranks #59 globally out of 201 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #5 of 22.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Saudi Arabia Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) trend

Highlights

Peak
275.22
Trough
99.18
1-year change
+3.7%
5-year change
+17.9%
+3.4% / yr
10-year change
+16.2%
+1.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990)
275.2168
265.3968
256.7695
239.4554
231.8554
233.4105
233.5451
246.9357
250.4896
251.6043

About Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990)

Change of emissions (as %) of current year with respect to emissions in baseline year 1990 emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the agriculture, energy, waste, and industrial sectors, excluding LULUCF.. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5). Negative values indicate that the emission level for that year is lower than the emissions level in 1990.

Indicator code: EN.GHG.CO2.ZG.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 (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) in 2024?
In 2024, Saudi Arabia's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) was 275.22, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Saudi Arabia's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) rising or falling?
Saudi Arabia's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) rose 3.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Saudi Arabia rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990)?
In 2024, Saudi Arabia ranked #59 out of 201 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990).
How does Saudi Arabia's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) compare to the world average?
The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) in 2024 was 621.62, so Saudi Arabia is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #5 of 22.
What is Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) 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 carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the agriculture, energy, waste, and industrial sectors, excluding LULUCF.. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5). 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.CO2.ZG.AR5), CC BY 4.0.