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Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka emitted about 20.8 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.05% of the world total, making it the 88th largest emitter. About 0.9 tonnes per person per year, 19% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

CO₂ in 2024
21Mt

0.05% of the world · 88th largest

Per person
0.9t

World average 4.7 t

Change since 2005
+78%

+448% since 1990

Total since 1850
0.57bn t

0.03% of all CO₂ ever emitted

Renewable electricity
62%

World 34% (2025)

Annual CO₂ emissions

million tonnes, fossil fuels and industry
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YearCO₂ (Mt)
202420.83
202319.17
202218.38
202120.82
202020.41
201921.11
201820.14
201722.17
201622.34
201519.18
201417.08
201314.14
201215.39
201114.48
201012.70
200912.57
200811.65
200711.84
200611.50
200511.67
200411.91
200310.76
200210.79
200110.16
20009.99
19998.38
19987.62
19977.40
19966.86
19955.72
19945.34
19934.91
19925.04
19914.11
19903.80

Per person vs the world

tonnes of CO₂
  • World average
  • Sri Lanka

Renewable share of electricity

%
  • World
  • Sri Lanka

Where Sri Lanka's electricity came from, 2025

  • Coal 27.5%
  • Oil 10.8%
  • Hydro 38.2%
  • Wind 5.4%
  • Solar 16.5%
  • Bioenergy & other 1.5%

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

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About Sri Lanka's emissions

How much CO₂ does Sri Lanka emit?

Sri Lanka emitted about 20.8 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.05% of the world total, making it the 88th largest emitter.

What are Sri Lanka's CO₂ emissions per person?

About 0.9 tonnes per person per year, 19% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

Are Sri Lanka's emissions going down?

No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +78% compared with 2005 and +448% compared with 1990.

How much of Sri Lanka's electricity is renewable?

61.6% in 2025, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.