How does United Arab Emirates rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?

In 2024, United Arab Emirates ranked #32 out of 194 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e).

United Arab Emirates: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

Name: United Arab Emirates: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
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In 2024, United Arab Emirates's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 38.44.

That's up 4.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 35.76 . United Arab Emirates ranks #32 globally out of 194 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #7 of 22.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 38.44; 2024
Trough: 22.75; 2005
1-year change: +4.2%
5-year change: +7.4%; +1.4% / yr
10-year change: +8.0%; +0.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
2024	38.4366
2023	36.8980
2022	35.5882
2021	34.0220
2020	30.7091
2019	35.7784
2018	37.6693
2017	37.6607
2016	34.6297
2015	30.8810

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 United Arab Emirates's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024?: In 2024, United Arab Emirates's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 38.44, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United Arab Emirates's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: United Arab Emirates's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rose 4.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does United Arab Emirates rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?: In 2024, United Arab Emirates ranked #32 out of 194 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e).
How does United Arab Emirates'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 United Arab Emirates is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #7 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.