How does United Arab Emirates rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita)?

In 2024, United Arab Emirates ranked #9 out of 203 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita).

United Arab Emirates: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita)

Name: United Arab Emirates: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita)
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In 2024, United Arab Emirates's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita) was 18.26.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 4.50 . United Arab Emirates ranks #9 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #6 of 22.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 26.25; 2005
Trough: 18.26; 2024
1-year change: -0.7%
5-year change: -12.8%; -2.7% / yr
10-year change: -25.7%; -2.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita)
2024	18.2552
2023	18.3805
2022	19.3731
2021	20.8269
2020	20.8141
2019	20.9458
2018	20.0376
2017	22.1639
2016	23.7748
2015	24.3205

About Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita)

Total annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the agriculture, energy, waste, and industrial sectors, excluding LULUCF, standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values divided by the economy's population. This measure excludes GHG fluxes caused by Land Use Change Land Use and Forestry (LULUCF), as these fluxes have larger uncertainties.

Indicator code: EN.GHG.CO2.PC.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 United Arab Emirates's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita) in 2024?: In 2024, United Arab Emirates's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita) was 18.26, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United Arab Emirates's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita) rising or falling?: United Arab Emirates's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita) fell 0.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does United Arab Emirates rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita)?: In 2024, United Arab Emirates ranked #9 out of 203 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita).
How does United Arab Emirates's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita) compare to the world average?: The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita) in 2024 was 4.50, so United Arab Emirates is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #6 of 22.
What is Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita) and how is it measured?: Total annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the agriculture, energy, waste, and industrial sectors, excluding LULUCF, standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values divided by the economy's population. This measure excludes GHG fluxes caused by Land Use Change Land Use and Forestry (LULUCF), as these fluxes have larger uncertainties.

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