South Korea CO2 Emissions
588 Mt CO₂▼ −2.36 Mt CO₂
Dec 2024 · Annual
South Korea's carbon dioxide emissions fell to 588.01 Mt in 2024 from 590.37 Mt in 2023. The level remains well below the all-time high of 680.50 Mt recorded in 2018 and far above the series low of 62.34 Mt in 1970. The annual series spans from 1970 to 2024.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 588 Mt CO₂ | 590 Mt CO₂ | 680 Mt CO₂Dec 2018 | 62.34 Mt CO₂Dec 1970 | 1970 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Use per Capita | 5,439 kg oil eq. per capita | 5,337 kg oil eq. per capita | 5,532 kg oil eq. per capita | 2,088 kg oil eq. per capita | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
CO2 Emissions in South Korea averaged 526 Mt CO₂ from 1970 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 680 Mt CO₂ in Dec 2018 and a record low of 62.34 Mt CO₂ in Dec 1970. The series is reported yearly with history from 1970.
CO2 emissions measure the total carbon dioxide released from fossil fuel combustion and industrial processes in South Korea. The data are expressed in million metric tons (Mt) and reported on an annual basis. The series covers the period from 1970 to 2024.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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