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Ukraine

Ukraine emitted about 142 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.37% of the world total, making it the 34th largest emitter. About 3.8 tonnes per person per year, 80% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

CO₂ in 2024
142Mt

0.37% of the world · 34th largest

Per person
3.8t

World average 4.7 t

Change since 2005
−55%

−80% since 1990

Total since 1850
31.2bn t

1.7% of all CO₂ ever emitted

Renewable electricity
16%

World 34% (2022)

Annual CO₂ emissions

million tonnes, fossil fuels and industry
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YearCO₂ (Mt)
2024142.50
2023139.33
2022143.04
2021210.64
2020207.10
2019222.19
2018231.90
2017223.29
2016234.11
2015223.85
2014257.70
2013297.54
2012304.43
2011308.38
2010294.37
2009277.59
2008325.98
2007336.83
2006333.05
2005313.51
2004310.63
2003307.25
2002295.90
2001303.88
2000285.66
1999298.64
1998328.88
1997340.59
1996351.83
1995390.17
1994419.63
1993510.50
1992589.51
1991633.19
1990706.53

Per person vs the world

tonnes of CO₂
  • World average
  • Ukraine

Renewable share of electricity

%
  • World
  • Ukraine

Where Ukraine's electricity came from, 2022

  • Coal 20.9%
  • Gas 6.4%
  • Oil 0.5%
  • Nuclear 55.8%
  • Hydro 9.9%
  • Wind 1.3%
  • Solar 4.6%
  • Bioenergy & other 0.7%

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

About Ukraine's emissions

How much CO₂ does Ukraine emit?

Ukraine emitted about 142 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.37% of the world total, making it the 34th largest emitter.

What are Ukraine's CO₂ emissions per person?

About 3.8 tonnes per person per year, 80% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

Are Ukraine's emissions going down?

Yes. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were −55% compared with 2005 and −80% compared with 1990.

How much of Ukraine's electricity is renewable?

16.4% in 2022, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.