Southern Asia
India
India emitted about 3.19 billion tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 8.3% of the world total, making it the 3rd largest emitter. About 2.2 tonnes per person per year, 47% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
- CO₂ in 2024
- 3,193Mt
- Per person
- 2.2t
- Change since 2005
- +167%
- Total since 1850
- 66.1bn t
- Renewable electricity
- 24%
8.3% of the world · 3rd largest
World average 4.7 t
+453% since 1990
3.6% of all CO₂ ever emitted
World 34% (2025)
Annual CO₂ emissions
million tonnes, fossil fuels and industryShow the data as a table
| Year | CO₂ (Mt) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,193.48 |
| 2023 | 3,062.76 |
| 2022 | 2,831.13 |
| 2021 | 2,675.78 |
| 2020 | 2,422.73 |
| 2019 | 2,611.18 |
| 2018 | 2,595.23 |
| 2017 | 2,425.72 |
| 2016 | 2,352.54 |
| 2015 | 2,231.82 |
| 2014 | 2,148.05 |
| 2013 | 1,995.34 |
| 2012 | 1,926.99 |
| 2011 | 1,765.70 |
| 2010 | 1,678.53 |
| 2009 | 1,613.33 |
| 2008 | 1,490.37 |
| 2007 | 1,393.49 |
| 2006 | 1,293.32 |
| 2005 | 1,195.39 |
| 2004 | 1,134.61 |
| 2003 | 1,068.40 |
| 2002 | 1,032.75 |
| 2001 | 1,001.20 |
| 2000 | 987.07 |
| 1999 | 961.19 |
| 1998 | 875.78 |
| 1997 | 857.98 |
| 1996 | 823.60 |
| 1995 | 760.48 |
| 1994 | 714.04 |
| 1993 | 677.26 |
| 1992 | 655.42 |
| 1991 | 615.39 |
| 1990 | 577.99 |
Per person vs the world
tonnes of CO₂- World average
- India
Renewable share of electricity
%- World
- India
Where India's electricity came from, 2025
- Coal 70.8%
- Gas 2.3%
- Oil 0.2%
- Nuclear 2.6%
- Hydro 8.5%
- Wind 5.0%
- Solar 9.4%
- Bioenergy & other 1.1%
Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·
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About India's emissions
How much CO₂ does India emit?
India emitted about 3.19 billion tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 8.3% of the world total, making it the 3rd largest emitter.
What are India's CO₂ emissions per person?
About 2.2 tonnes per person per year, 47% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
Are India's emissions going down?
No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +167% compared with 2005 and +453% compared with 1990.
How much of India's electricity is renewable?
24.1% in 2025, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.