Macao CO₂ Emissions
Macao emitted 1.1 million tonnes of CO₂ in 2024, less than 0.01% of the global total. That ranks it 165th of 213 countries and territories and works out at 1.47 tonnes per person.
Data year 2024 · Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) via Our World in Data
How much CO₂ does Macao emit?
Macao produced 1.1 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. The world total was 38.6 billion tonnes, so Macao accounts for less than 0.01% of it.
With a population of about 720,270, that is 1.47 tonnes per person, 69% below the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
CO₂ emissions in Macao since 1990
Annual emissions in Macao have risen by 17% since 1990, from 901 thousand tonnes to 1.1 million tonnes. Over the last ten years, from 2014 to 2024, they have fallen by 18%. Emissions peaked in 2017 at 1.9 million tonnes and are now 45% below that level.
Where the CO₂ comes from
Oil is the largest source of CO₂ in Macao, at about 81% of the total, followed by gas at 19%.
How Macao compares with other countries
These are the countries closest to Macao in the 2024 ranking by total emissions. See the full ranking of all 213 countries.
| # | Country | Total (Mt) | Share of world | Per person (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 163 | Barbados | 1.37 | <0.01% | 4.83 |
| 164 | Somalia | 1.32 | <0.01% | 0.07 |
| 165 | Macao | 1.06 | <0.01% | 1.47 |
| 166 | Eswatini | 1.05 | <0.01% | 0.84 |
| 167 | French Polynesia | 0.92 | <0.01% | 3.27 |
Historical emissions
Carbon dioxide stays in the atmosphere for a long time, so past emissions matter as well as current ones. Since records began, Macao has emitted about 58 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry. That is less than 0.01% of the cumulative global total, compared with less than 0.01% of emissions in 2024.
Frequently asked questions
How much CO₂ does Macao emit per year?
Macao emitted 1.1 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. That is less than 0.01% of global emissions.
What are the CO₂ emissions per person in Macao?
About 1.47 tonnes of CO₂ per person in 2024, which is 69% below the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
Are CO₂ emissions in Macao rising or falling?
They have fallen by 18% over the last ten years and risen by 17% since 1990. Emissions peaked in 2017 at 1.9 million tonnes and are now 45% below that level.
What is the largest source of CO₂ in Macao?
Oil is the largest source, responsible for about 81% of emissions from fossil fuels and industry, followed by gas at 19%.
About the data. Figures are annual carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels and from industry, such as cement production. They are counted where the emissions happen and do not include land-use change, other greenhouse gases, or emissions from imported goods.
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025), processed by Our World in Data and used under the CC BY 4.0 licence. Latest year available: 2024.
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