Western Asia
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia emitted about 692 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 1.8% of the world total, making it the 8th largest emitter. About 20.4 tonnes per person per year, 4.3 times the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
- CO₂ in 2024
- 692Mt
- Per person
- 20.4t
- Change since 2005
- +68%
- Total since 1850
- 19.0bn t
- Renewable electricity
- 2%
1.8% of the world · 8th largest
World average 4.7 t
+280% since 1990
1.0% 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 | 692.13 |
| 2023 | 677.44 |
| 2022 | 666.99 |
| 2021 | 695.40 |
| 2020 | 653.57 |
| 2019 | 708.34 |
| 2018 | 652.20 |
| 2017 | 644.49 |
| 2016 | 641.17 |
| 2015 | 624.55 |
| 2014 | 585.11 |
| 2013 | 583.18 |
| 2012 | 605.71 |
| 2011 | 540.24 |
| 2010 | 555.64 |
| 2009 | 503.97 |
| 2008 | 469.43 |
| 2007 | 423.31 |
| 2006 | 444.98 |
| 2005 | 412.23 |
| 2004 | 407.70 |
| 2003 | 351.23 |
| 2002 | 346.93 |
| 2001 | 324.37 |
| 2000 | 309.64 |
| 1999 | 237.72 |
| 1998 | 218.92 |
| 1997 | 227.15 |
| 1996 | 269.50 |
| 1995 | 274.60 |
| 1994 | 291.21 |
| 1993 | 297.75 |
| 1992 | 276.01 |
| 1991 | 244.53 |
| 1990 | 181.97 |
Per person vs the world
tonnes of CO₂- World average
- Saudi Arabia
Renewable share of electricity
%- World
- Saudi Arabia
Where Saudi Arabia's electricity came from, 2024
- Gas 63.3%
- Oil 34.5%
- Wind 0.3%
- Solar 1.8%
Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·
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About Saudi Arabia's emissions
How much CO₂ does Saudi Arabia emit?
Saudi Arabia emitted about 692 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 1.8% of the world total, making it the 8th largest emitter.
What are Saudi Arabia's CO₂ emissions per person?
About 20.4 tonnes per person per year, 4.3 times the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
Are Saudi Arabia's emissions going down?
No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +68% compared with 2005 and +280% compared with 1990.
How much of Saudi Arabia's electricity is renewable?
2.2% in 2024, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.