Central Asia
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan emitted about 287 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.74% of the world total, making it the 21st largest emitter. About 13.9 tonnes per person per year, 2.9 times the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
- CO₂ in 2024
- 287Mt
- Per person
- 13.9t
- Change since 2005
- +45%
- Total since 1850
- 14.9bn t
- Renewable electricity
- 15%
0.74% of the world · 21st largest
World average 4.7 t
+7% since 1990
0.81% 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 | 287.01 |
| 2023 | 286.18 |
| 2022 | 274.35 |
| 2021 | 244.90 |
| 2020 | 281.79 |
| 2019 | 296.04 |
| 2018 | 329.57 |
| 2017 | 317.72 |
| 2016 | 301.74 |
| 2015 | 303.05 |
| 2014 | 299.14 |
| 2013 | 253.53 |
| 2012 | 245.26 |
| 2011 | 238.16 |
| 2010 | 248.09 |
| 2009 | 223.19 |
| 2008 | 226.10 |
| 2007 | 225.71 |
| 2006 | 219.63 |
| 2005 | 198.45 |
| 2004 | 185.48 |
| 2003 | 175.02 |
| 2002 | 156.77 |
| 2001 | 138.04 |
| 2000 | 142.20 |
| 1999 | 118.76 |
| 1998 | 145.62 |
| 1997 | 147.29 |
| 1996 | 154.72 |
| 1995 | 168.47 |
| 1994 | 174.67 |
| 1993 | 207.56 |
| 1992 | 233.52 |
| 1991 | 260.42 |
| 1990 | 267.41 |
Per person vs the world
tonnes of CO₂- World average
- Kazakhstan
Renewable share of electricity
%- World
- Kazakhstan
Where Kazakhstan's electricity came from, 2025
- Coal 54.3%
- Gas 29.4%
- Oil 1.5%
- Hydro 8.5%
- Wind 4.7%
- Solar 1.6%
Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·
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About Kazakhstan's emissions
How much CO₂ does Kazakhstan emit?
Kazakhstan emitted about 287 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.74% of the world total, making it the 21st largest emitter.
What are Kazakhstan's CO₂ emissions per person?
About 13.9 tonnes per person per year, 2.9 times the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
Are Kazakhstan's emissions going down?
No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +45% compared with 2005 and +7% compared with 1990.
How much of Kazakhstan's electricity is renewable?
14.9% in 2025, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.