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Russia emitted about 1.78 billion tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 4.6% of the world total, making it the 4th largest emitter. About 12.3 tonnes per person per year, 2.6 times the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

CO₂ in 2024
1,781Mt

4.6% of the world · 4th largest

Per person
12.3t

World average 4.7 t

Change since 2005
+14%

−30% since 1990

Total since 1850
122.8bn t

6.6% of all CO₂ ever emitted

Renewable electricity
17%

World 34% (2025)

Annual CO₂ emissions

million tonnes, fossil fuels and industry
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YearCO₂ (Mt)
20241,780.52
20231,733.14
20221,675.46
20211,674.52
20201,631.90
20191,704.46
20181,709.91
20171,661.01
20161,629.33
20151,635.24
20141,637.31
20131,637.55
20121,700.10
20111,684.99
20101,633.15
20091,545.24
20081,652.73
20071,624.32
20061,623.43
20051,563.98
20041,545.35
20031,539.01
20021,508.33
20011,518.08
20001,480.58
19991,494.09
19981,465.86
19971,481.96
19961,586.63
19951,618.29
19941,646.88
19931,866.53
19921,963.46
19912,407.64
19902,536.28

Per person vs the world

tonnes of CO₂
  • World average
  • Russia

Renewable share of electricity

%
  • World
  • Russia

Where Russia's electricity came from, 2025

  • Coal 18.4%
  • Gas 44.7%
  • Oil 1.2%
  • Nuclear 18.3%
  • Hydro 16.7%
  • Wind 0.3%
  • Solar 0.2%
  • Bioenergy & other 0.1%

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

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About Russia's emissions

How much CO₂ does Russia emit?

Russia emitted about 1.78 billion tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 4.6% of the world total, making it the 4th largest emitter.

What are Russia's CO₂ emissions per person?

About 12.3 tonnes per person per year, 2.6 times the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

Are Russia's emissions going down?

No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +14% compared with 2005 and −30% compared with 1990.

How much of Russia's electricity is renewable?

17.4% in 2025, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.