How does Saudi Arabia rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)?

In 2024, Saudi Arabia ranked #8 out of 203 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e).

Saudi Arabia: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)

Name: Saudi Arabia: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
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In 2024, Saudi Arabia's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 652.51.

That's up 2.7% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 187.08 . Saudi Arabia ranks #8 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #2 of 22.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 652.51; 2024
Trough: 346.38; 2005
1-year change: +2.7%
5-year change: +12.5%; +2.4% / yr
10-year change: +11.4%; +1.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
2024	652.5110
2023	635.4338
2022	620.4308
2021	590.3210
2020	577.1045
2019	579.8088
2018	580.0429
2017	603.3295
2016	609.5099
2015	611.4483

About Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual 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).

Indicator code: EN.GHG.CO2.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 (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024?: In 2024, Saudi Arabia's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 652.51, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Saudi Arabia's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: Saudi Arabia's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rose 2.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Saudi Arabia rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)?: In 2024, Saudi Arabia ranked #8 out of 203 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e).
How does Saudi Arabia's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?: The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 187.08, 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 (total) excluding LULUCF (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 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).

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Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CO2.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.