Eastern Asia
North Korea
North Korea emitted about 62.6 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.16% of the world total, making it the 52nd largest emitter. About 2.4 tonnes per person per year, 50% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
- CO₂ in 2024
- 63Mt
- Per person
- 2.4t
- Change since 2005
- −17%
- Total since 1850
- 5.49bn t
- Renewable electricity
- 63%
0.16% of the world · 52nd largest
World average 4.7 t
−47% since 1990
0.30% of all CO₂ ever emitted
World 34% (2024)
Annual CO₂ emissions
million tonnes, fossil fuels and industryShow the data as a table
| Year | CO₂ (Mt) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 62.55 |
| 2023 | 62.03 |
| 2022 | 56.29 |
| 2021 | 53.97 |
| 2020 | 65.58 |
| 2019 | 69.51 |
| 2018 | 62.61 |
| 2017 | 69.71 |
| 2016 | 34.24 |
| 2015 | 31.28 |
| 2014 | 39.83 |
| 2013 | 36.14 |
| 2012 | 46.76 |
| 2011 | 47.87 |
| 2010 | 65.36 |
| 2009 | 67.66 |
| 2008 | 70.33 |
| 2007 | 63.48 |
| 2006 | 76.17 |
| 2005 | 75.01 |
| 2004 | 71.72 |
| 2003 | 70.14 |
| 2002 | 68.64 |
| 2001 | 71.67 |
| 2000 | 69.17 |
| 1999 | 64.14 |
| 1998 | 58.75 |
| 1997 | 63.68 |
| 1996 | 66.29 |
| 1995 | 76.09 |
| 1994 | 81.58 |
| 1993 | 89.59 |
| 1992 | 97.99 |
| 1991 | 112.82 |
| 1990 | 118.38 |
Per person vs the world
tonnes of CO₂- World average
- North Korea
Renewable share of electricity
%- World
- North Korea
Where North Korea's electricity came from, 2024
- Coal 34.1%
- Oil 2.6%
- Hydro 62.7%
- Solar 0.6%
Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·
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About North Korea's emissions
How much CO₂ does North Korea emit?
North Korea emitted about 62.6 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.16% of the world total, making it the 52nd largest emitter.
What are North Korea's CO₂ emissions per person?
About 2.4 tonnes per person per year, 50% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
Are North Korea's emissions going down?
Yes. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were −17% compared with 2005 and −47% compared with 1990.
How much of North Korea's electricity is renewable?
63.4% in 2024, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.