South-eastern Asia
Vietnam
Vietnam emitted about 371 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.96% of the world total, making it the 17th largest emitter. About 3.7 tonnes per person per year, 78% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
- CO₂ in 2024
- 371Mt
- Per person
- 3.7t
- Change since 2005
- +287%
- Total since 1850
- 5.67bn t
- Renewable electricity
- 45%
0.96% of the world · 17th largest
World average 4.7 t
+1,642% since 1990
0.31% 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 | 370.93 |
| 2023 | 347.40 |
| 2022 | 322.65 |
| 2021 | 314.20 |
| 2020 | 362.60 |
| 2019 | 339.31 |
| 2018 | 255.47 |
| 2017 | 227.69 |
| 2016 | 221.03 |
| 2015 | 213.39 |
| 2014 | 180.05 |
| 2013 | 151.46 |
| 2012 | 144.29 |
| 2011 | 152.56 |
| 2010 | 139.56 |
| 2009 | 124.49 |
| 2008 | 114.30 |
| 2007 | 101.43 |
| 2006 | 99.66 |
| 2005 | 95.84 |
| 2004 | 88.94 |
| 2003 | 77.26 |
| 2002 | 69.53 |
| 2001 | 60.98 |
| 2000 | 53.94 |
| 1999 | 48.55 |
| 1998 | 47.87 |
| 1997 | 45.50 |
| 1996 | 35.48 |
| 1995 | 30.09 |
| 1994 | 27.36 |
| 1993 | 22.85 |
| 1992 | 21.47 |
| 1991 | 21.38 |
| 1990 | 21.30 |
Per person vs the world
tonnes of CO₂- World average
- Vietnam
Renewable share of electricity
%- World
- Vietnam
Where Vietnam's electricity came from, 2025
- Coal 48.1%
- Gas 6.2%
- Oil 0.2%
- Hydro 33.0%
- Wind 4.6%
- Solar 7.4%
- Bioenergy & other 0.3%
Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·
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About Vietnam's emissions
How much CO₂ does Vietnam emit?
Vietnam emitted about 371 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.96% of the world total, making it the 17th largest emitter.
What are Vietnam's CO₂ emissions per person?
About 3.7 tonnes per person per year, 78% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
Are Vietnam's emissions going down?
No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +287% compared with 2005 and +1,642% compared with 1990.
How much of Vietnam's electricity is renewable?
45.4% in 2025, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.