Southern Asia
Pakistan
Pakistan emitted about 18 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.47% of the world total, making it the 31st largest emitter. About 0.7 tonnes per person per year, 15% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
- CO₂ in 2024
- 180Mt
- Per person
- 0.7t
- Change since 2005
- +38%
- Total since 1850
- 5.74bn t
- Renewable electricity
- 43%
0.47% of the world · 31st largest
World average 4.7 t
+165% since 1990
0.31% 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 | 179.80 |
| 2023 | 186.86 |
| 2022 | 211.97 |
| 2021 | 243.55 |
| 2020 | 215.51 |
| 2019 | 190.83 |
| 2018 | 203.50 |
| 2017 | 211.98 |
| 2016 | 176.74 |
| 2015 | 144.90 |
| 2014 | 150.81 |
| 2013 | 148.18 |
| 2012 | 150.56 |
| 2011 | 149.49 |
| 2010 | 147.50 |
| 2009 | 148.36 |
| 2008 | 147.90 |
| 2007 | 148.35 |
| 2006 | 137.91 |
| 2005 | 129.95 |
| 2004 | 124.64 |
| 2003 | 113.14 |
| 2002 | 110.57 |
| 2001 | 105.40 |
| 2000 | 103.94 |
| 1999 | 99.39 |
| 1998 | 96.74 |
| 1997 | 93.79 |
| 1996 | 93.54 |
| 1995 | 83.61 |
| 1994 | 84.02 |
| 1993 | 77.18 |
| 1992 | 72.02 |
| 1991 | 67.48 |
| 1990 | 67.83 |
Per person vs the world
tonnes of CO₂- World average
- Pakistan
Renewable share of electricity
%- World
- Pakistan
Where Pakistan's electricity came from, 2025
- Coal 14.8%
- Gas 21.0%
- Oil 9.2%
- Nuclear 12.2%
- Hydro 20.2%
- Wind 2.9%
- Solar 18.8%
- Bioenergy & other 0.9%
Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·
On the map
Pakistan in the world
Also in Southern Asia
About Pakistan's emissions
How much CO₂ does Pakistan emit?
Pakistan emitted about 18 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.47% of the world total, making it the 31st largest emitter.
What are Pakistan's CO₂ emissions per person?
About 0.7 tonnes per person per year, 15% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
Are Pakistan's emissions going down?
No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +38% compared with 2005 and +165% compared with 1990.
How much of Pakistan's electricity is renewable?
42.7% in 2025, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.