Eastern Asia
Hong Kong
Hong Kong emitted about 33.3 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.09% of the world total, making it the 68th largest emitter. About 4.5 tonnes per person per year, 95% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
- CO₂ in 2024
- 33Mt
- Per person
- 4.5t
- Change since 2005
- −23%
- Total since 1850
- 1.75bn t
- Renewable electricity
- 1%
0.09% of the world · 68th largest
World average 4.7 t
+23% since 1990
0.09% 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 | 33.32 |
| 2023 | 32.96 |
| 2022 | 30.76 |
| 2021 | 33.64 |
| 2020 | 33.51 |
| 2019 | 41.90 |
| 2018 | 42.60 |
| 2017 | 42.43 |
| 2016 | 43.37 |
| 2015 | 42.40 |
| 2014 | 45.49 |
| 2013 | 44.31 |
| 2012 | 42.74 |
| 2011 | 43.15 |
| 2010 | 40.06 |
| 2009 | 41.58 |
| 2008 | 42.79 |
| 2007 | 43.57 |
| 2006 | 41.92 |
| 2005 | 43.33 |
| 2004 | 41.16 |
| 2003 | 42.73 |
| 2002 | 39.00 |
| 2001 | 37.29 |
| 2000 | 39.77 |
| 1999 | 42.55 |
| 1998 | 38.93 |
| 1997 | 30.50 |
| 1996 | 28.91 |
| 1995 | 31.27 |
| 1994 | 31.08 |
| 1993 | 34.78 |
| 1992 | 32.92 |
| 1991 | 28.46 |
| 1990 | 27.15 |
Per person vs the world
tonnes of CO₂- World average
- Hong Kong
Renewable share of electricity
%- World
- Hong Kong
Where Hong Kong's electricity came from, 2024
- Coal 33.7%
- Gas 64.1%
- Oil 1.2%
- Solar 0.6%
- Bioenergy & other 0.4%
Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·
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Hong Kong in the world
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About Hong Kong's emissions
How much CO₂ does Hong Kong emit?
Hong Kong emitted about 33.3 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.09% of the world total, making it the 68th largest emitter.
What are Hong Kong's CO₂ emissions per person?
About 4.5 tonnes per person per year, 95% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
Are Hong Kong's emissions going down?
Yes. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were −23% compared with 2005 and +23% compared with 1990.
How much of Hong Kong's electricity is renewable?
1.0% in 2024, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.