South-eastern Asia
Thailand
Thailand emitted about 268 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.69% of the world total, making it the 23rd largest emitter. About 3.7 tonnes per person per year, 79% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
- CO₂ in 2024
- 268Mt
- Per person
- 3.7t
- Change since 2005
- +25%
- Total since 1850
- 8.31bn t
- Renewable electricity
- 17%
0.69% of the world · 23rd largest
World average 4.7 t
+209% since 1990
0.45% 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 | 267.76 |
| 2023 | 264.73 |
| 2022 | 272.57 |
| 2021 | 267.14 |
| 2020 | 271.92 |
| 2019 | 281.88 |
| 2018 | 288.31 |
| 2017 | 283.35 |
| 2016 | 284.05 |
| 2015 | 277.10 |
| 2014 | 272.49 |
| 2013 | 263.75 |
| 2012 | 262.35 |
| 2011 | 244.88 |
| 2010 | 241.02 |
| 2009 | 228.84 |
| 2008 | 224.25 |
| 2007 | 224.08 |
| 2006 | 215.83 |
| 2005 | 214.33 |
| 2004 | 207.33 |
| 2003 | 191.09 |
| 2002 | 184.67 |
| 2001 | 172.27 |
| 2000 | 167.35 |
| 1999 | 167.24 |
| 1998 | 159.70 |
| 1997 | 181.20 |
| 1996 | 173.57 |
| 1995 | 153.65 |
| 1994 | 136.87 |
| 1993 | 121.86 |
| 1992 | 105.51 |
| 1991 | 95.05 |
| 1990 | 86.56 |
Per person vs the world
tonnes of CO₂- World average
- Thailand
Renewable share of electricity
%- World
- Thailand
Where Thailand's electricity came from, 2025
- Coal 17.8%
- Gas 65.5%
- Oil 0.1%
- Hydro 4.0%
- Wind 1.8%
- Solar 5.3%
- Bioenergy & other 5.4%
Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·
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About Thailand's emissions
How much CO₂ does Thailand emit?
Thailand emitted about 268 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.69% of the world total, making it the 23rd largest emitter.
What are Thailand's CO₂ emissions per person?
About 3.7 tonnes per person per year, 79% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
Are Thailand's emissions going down?
No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +25% compared with 2005 and +209% compared with 1990.
How much of Thailand's electricity is renewable?
16.6% in 2025, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.