Pakistan CO₂ Emissions
Pakistan emitted 180 million tonnes of CO₂ in 2024, 0.47% of the global total. That ranks it 31st of 213 countries and territories and works out at 0.72 tonnes per person.
Data year 2024 · Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) via Our World in Data
How much CO₂ does Pakistan emit?
Pakistan produced 180 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. The world total was 38.6 billion tonnes, so Pakistan accounts for 0.47% of it.
With a population of about 251 million, that is 0.72 tonnes per person, 85% below the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
CO₂ emissions in Pakistan since 1990
Annual emissions in Pakistan have risen by 165% since 1990, from 68 million tonnes to 180 million tonnes. Over the last ten years, from 2014 to 2024, they have risen by 19%. Emissions peaked in 2021 at 244 million tonnes and are now 26% below that level.
Where the CO₂ comes from
Gas is the largest source of CO₂ in Pakistan, at about 33% of the total, followed by oil at 33% and coal at 25%.
How Pakistan compares with other countries
These are the countries closest to Pakistan in the 2024 ranking by total emissions. See the full ranking of all 213 countries.
| # | Country | Total (Mt) | Share of world | Per person (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Spain | 220.34 | 0.57% | 4.60 |
| 30 | Algeria | 198.20 | 0.51% | 4.23 |
| 31 | Pakistan | 179.80 | 0.47% | 0.72 |
| 32 | Philippines | 174.88 | 0.45% | 1.51 |
| 33 | Argentina | 171.06 | 0.44% | 3.74 |
Historical emissions
Carbon dioxide stays in the atmosphere for a long time, so past emissions matter as well as current ones. Since records began, Pakistan has emitted about 5.7 billion tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry. That is 0.31% of the cumulative global total, compared with 0.47% of emissions in 2024.
Frequently asked questions
How much CO₂ does Pakistan emit per year?
Pakistan emitted 180 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. That is 0.47% of global emissions.
What are the CO₂ emissions per person in Pakistan?
About 0.72 tonnes of CO₂ per person in 2024, which is 85% below the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
Are CO₂ emissions in Pakistan rising or falling?
They have risen by 19% over the last ten years and risen by 165% since 1990. Emissions peaked in 2021 at 244 million tonnes and are now 26% below that level.
What is the largest source of CO₂ in Pakistan?
Gas is the largest source, responsible for about 33% of emissions from fossil fuels and industry, followed by oil at 33%.
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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