Western Asia
United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates emitted about 222 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.58% of the world total, making it the 28th largest emitter. About 20.1 tonnes per person per year, 4.3 times the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
- CO₂ in 2024
- 222Mt
- Per person
- 20.1t
- Change since 2005
- +93%
- Total since 1850
- 5.82bn t
- Renewable electricity
- 9%
0.58% of the world · 28th largest
World average 4.7 t
+328% since 1990
0.31% of all CO₂ ever emitted
World 34% (2024)
Annual CO₂ emissions
million tonnes, fossil fuels and industryShow the data as a table
| Year | CO₂ (Mt) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 221.99 |
| 2023 | 210.43 |
| 2022 | 207.10 |
| 2021 | 212.17 |
| 2020 | 215.27 |
| 2019 | 204.06 |
| 2018 | 204.11 |
| 2017 | 196.49 |
| 2016 | 227.90 |
| 2015 | 225.05 |
| 2014 | 214.53 |
| 2013 | 214.19 |
| 2012 | 208.32 |
| 2011 | 198.52 |
| 2010 | 185.85 |
| 2009 | 169.09 |
| 2008 | 155.03 |
| 2007 | 134.10 |
| 2006 | 122.72 |
| 2005 | 115.27 |
| 2004 | 112.47 |
| 2003 | 107.11 |
| 2002 | 85.21 |
| 2001 | 101.90 |
| 2000 | 112.28 |
| 1999 | 77.84 |
| 1998 | 80.63 |
| 1997 | 73.30 |
| 1996 | 75.84 |
| 1995 | 72.87 |
| 1994 | 75.35 |
| 1993 | 65.83 |
| 1992 | 58.01 |
| 1991 | 56.90 |
| 1990 | 51.91 |
Per person vs the world
tonnes of CO₂- World average
- United Arab Emirates
Renewable share of electricity
%- World
- United Arab Emirates
Where the United Arab Emirates's electricity came from, 2024
- Gas 68.3%
- Nuclear 22.9%
- Wind 0.1%
- Solar 8.6%
- Bioenergy & other 0.1%
Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·
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About the United Arab Emirates's emissions
How much CO₂ does the United Arab Emirates emit?
The United Arab Emirates emitted about 222 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.58% of the world total, making it the 28th largest emitter.
What are the United Arab Emirates's CO₂ emissions per person?
About 20.1 tonnes per person per year, 4.3 times the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
Are the United Arab Emirates's emissions going down?
No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +93% compared with 2005 and +328% compared with 1990.
How much of the United Arab Emirates's electricity is renewable?
8.8% in 2024, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.