North Korea Carbon (CO2) Emissions 1990-2023

Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring.
  • North Korea carbon (co2) emissions for 2019 was 56,040.00, a 10.9% increase from 2018.
  • North Korea carbon (co2) emissions for 2018 was 50,530.00, a 6.93% decline from 2017.
  • North Korea carbon (co2) emissions for 2017 was 54,290.00, a 80.97% increase from 2016.
  • North Korea carbon (co2) emissions for 2016 was 30,000.00, a 19.52% increase from 2015.
Data Source: World Bank

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Similar Country Ranking
Country Name Kilotons of Co2
North Korea 56,040.00
Syrian Arab Republic 25,710.00
Ethiopia 18,360.00
Nepal 13,450.00
Tanzania 12,450.00
Zimbabwe 11,760.00
Yemen 11,100.00
Senegal 10,620.00
Tajikistan 9,420.00
Mozambique 7,500.00
Benin 7,300.00
Afghanistan 6,080.00
Uganda 5,860.00
Mali 5,830.00
Burkina Faso 5,000.00
Madagascar 4,120.00
Guinea 3,950.00
Haiti 3,320.00
Democratic Republic of Congo 3,210.00
Togo 2,370.00
Chad 2,250.00
Niger 2,150.00
South Sudan 1,700.00
Malawi 1,450.00
Rwanda 1,330.00
Liberia 1,180.00
Sierra Leone 900.00
Eritrea 880.00
Burundi 720.00
Somalia 690.00
Gambia 580.00
Guinea-Bissau 330.00
Comoros 320.00
Central African Republic 240.00
North Korea Carbon (CO2) Emissions - Historical Data
Year Kilotons of Co2 Metric Tons Per Capita
2019 56,040.00 2.18
2018 50,530.00 1.97
2017 54,290.00 2.13
2016 30,000.00 1.18
2015 25,100.00 0.99
2014 31,230.00 1.24
2013 27,630.00 1.11
2012 38,480.00 1.55
2011 37,100.00 1.50
2010 51,620.00 2.09
2009 55,360.00 2.25
2008 72,830.00 2.98
2007 65,630.00 2.69
2006 78,940.00 3.26
2005 77,590.00 3.22
2004 74,320.00 3.10
2003 72,740.00 3.06
2002 71,200.00 3.01
2001 74,390.00 3.16
2000 71,820.00 3.07
1999 66,580.00 2.87
1998 60,940.00 2.65
1997 67,520.00 2.96
1996 74,010.00 3.27
1995 83,420.00 3.73
1994 88,750.00 4.01
1993 96,710.00 4.44
1992 104,690.00 4.88
1991 117,340.00 5.56
1990 123,330.00 5.93