South-eastern Asia
Singapore
Singapore emitted about 53.9 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.14% of the world total, making it the 55th largest emitter. About 9.2 tonnes per person per year, 2 times the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
- CO₂ in 2024
- 54Mt
- Per person
- 9.2t
- Change since 2005
- +36%
- Total since 1850
- 2.25bn t
- Renewable electricity
- 6%
0.14% of the world · 55th largest
World average 4.7 t
+24% since 1990
0.12% 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 | 53.92 |
| 2023 | 51.07 |
| 2022 | 48.93 |
| 2021 | 50.10 |
| 2020 | 46.70 |
| 2019 | 49.00 |
| 2018 | 50.30 |
| 2017 | 50.10 |
| 2016 | 49.10 |
| 2015 | 49.40 |
| 2014 | 47.60 |
| 2013 | 47.00 |
| 2012 | 46.10 |
| 2011 | 47.00 |
| 2010 | 44.40 |
| 2009 | 40.80 |
| 2008 | 40.20 |
| 2007 | 41.10 |
| 2006 | 40.60 |
| 2005 | 39.60 |
| 2004 | 41.00 |
| 2003 | 39.53 |
| 2002 | 40.21 |
| 2001 | 38.53 |
| 2000 | 37.37 |
| 1999 | 49.20 |
| 1998 | 47.41 |
| 1997 | 56.74 |
| 1996 | 48.01 |
| 1995 | 40.55 |
| 1994 | 60.09 |
| 1993 | 49.66 |
| 1992 | 47.44 |
| 1991 | 44.24 |
| 1990 | 43.54 |
Per person vs the world
tonnes of CO₂- World average
- Singapore
Renewable share of electricity
%- World
- Singapore
Where Singapore's electricity came from, 2025
- Coal 0.9%
- Gas 91.1%
- Oil 2.4%
- Solar 2.7%
- Bioenergy & other 2.8%
Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·
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About Singapore's emissions
How much CO₂ does Singapore emit?
Singapore emitted about 53.9 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.14% of the world total, making it the 55th largest emitter.
What are Singapore's CO₂ emissions per person?
About 9.2 tonnes per person per year, 2 times the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
Are Singapore's emissions going down?
No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +36% compared with 2005 and +24% compared with 1990.
How much of Singapore's electricity is renewable?
5.5% in 2025, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.