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South-eastern Asia

Philippines

The Philippines emitted about 175 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.45% of the world total, making it the 32nd largest emitter. About 1.5 tonnes per person per year, 32% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

CO₂ in 2024
175Mt

0.45% of the world · 32nd largest

Per person
1.5t

World average 4.7 t

Change since 2005
+142%

+329% since 1990

Total since 1850
3.98bn t

0.22% of all CO₂ ever emitted

Renewable electricity
23%

World 34% (2025)

Annual CO₂ emissions

million tonnes, fossil fuels and industry
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YearCO₂ (Mt)
2024174.88
2023160.98
2022150.96
2021140.27
2020131.46
2019142.60
2018139.86
2017133.58
2016120.22
2015111.05
2014100.07
201394.83
201287.48
201182.98
201082.25
200975.58
200876.61
200770.01
200665.65
200572.33
200472.00
200369.50
200269.49
200169.80
200071.47
199967.30
199867.38
199769.15
199660.44
199559.22
199453.48
199348.34
199247.77
199142.87
199040.77

Per person vs the world

tonnes of CO₂
  • World average
  • Philippines

Renewable share of electricity

%
  • World
  • Philippines

Where the Philippines's electricity came from, 2025

  • Coal 58.7%
  • Gas 17.3%
  • Oil 0.8%
  • Hydro 10.3%
  • Wind 1.2%
  • Solar 2.4%
  • Bioenergy & other 9.4%

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

About the Philippines's emissions

How much CO₂ does the Philippines emit?

The Philippines emitted about 175 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.45% of the world total, making it the 32nd largest emitter.

What are the Philippines's CO₂ emissions per person?

About 1.5 tonnes per person per year, 32% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

Are the Philippines's emissions going down?

No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +142% compared with 2005 and +329% compared with 1990.

How much of the Philippines's electricity is renewable?

23.3% in 2025, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.