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Cambodia

Cambodia emitted about 21.9 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.06% of the world total, making it the 85th largest emitter. About 1.2 tonnes per person per year, 26% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

CO₂ in 2024
22Mt

0.06% of the world · 85th largest

Per person
1.2t

World average 4.7 t

Change since 2005
+891%

+1,637% since 1990

Total since 1850
0.25bn t

0.01% of all CO₂ ever emitted

Renewable electricity
41%

World 34% (2025)

Annual CO₂ emissions

million tonnes, fossil fuels and industry
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YearCO₂ (Mt)
202421.88
202321.41
202220.87
202120.78
202020.99
201918.63
201813.94
201712.09
201610.64
20158.19
20146.70
20135.63
20125.57
20115.27
20105.07
20094.58
20083.94
20073.49
20062.85
20052.21
20042.24
20032.25
20022.15
20012.24
20002.00
19991.89
19981.88
19971.47
19961.52
19951.50
19941.43
19931.39
19921.35
19911.30
19901.26

Per person vs the world

tonnes of CO₂
  • World average
  • Cambodia

Renewable share of electricity

%
  • World
  • Cambodia

Where Cambodia's electricity came from, 2025

  • Coal 56.6%
  • Oil 2.5%
  • Hydro 29.9%
  • Solar 10.6%
  • Bioenergy & other 0.3%

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

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About Cambodia's emissions

How much CO₂ does Cambodia emit?

Cambodia emitted about 21.9 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.06% of the world total, making it the 85th largest emitter.

What are Cambodia's CO₂ emissions per person?

About 1.2 tonnes per person per year, 26% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

Are Cambodia's emissions going down?

No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +891% compared with 2005 and +1,637% compared with 1990.

How much of Cambodia's electricity is renewable?

40.9% in 2025, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.