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Bangladesh

Bangladesh emitted about 108 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.28% of the world total, making it the 41st largest emitter. About 0.6 tonnes per person per year, 13% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

CO₂ in 2024
108Mt

0.28% of the world · 41st largest

Per person
0.6t

World average 4.7 t

Change since 2005
+187%

+669% since 1990

Total since 1850
2.00bn t

0.11% of all CO₂ ever emitted

Renewable electricity
2%

World 34% (2025)

Annual CO₂ emissions

million tonnes, fossil fuels and industry
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YearCO₂ (Mt)
2024108.32
2023104.53
2022102.15
202198.53
202095.73
201994.81
201886.61
201786.53
201681.76
201576.95
201467.55
201364.76
201259.70
201155.59
201054.04
200949.19
200845.34
200742.68
200641.73
200537.72
200435.98
200333.50
200232.01
200131.06
200026.54
199925.09
199823.22
199723.14
199621.51
199521.06
199417.55
199316.07
199215.39
199114.75
199014.08

Per person vs the world

tonnes of CO₂
  • World average
  • Bangladesh

Renewable share of electricity

%
  • World
  • Bangladesh

Where Bangladesh's electricity came from, 2025

  • Coal 21.5%
  • Gas 64.3%
  • Oil 12.1%
  • Hydro 0.6%
  • Solar 1.5%

Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·

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About Bangladesh's emissions

How much CO₂ does Bangladesh emit?

Bangladesh emitted about 108 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.28% of the world total, making it the 41st largest emitter.

What are Bangladesh's CO₂ emissions per person?

About 0.6 tonnes per person per year, 13% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

Are Bangladesh's emissions going down?

No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +187% compared with 2005 and +669% compared with 1990.

How much of Bangladesh's electricity is renewable?

2.1% in 2025, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.