Philippines CO₂ Emissions
The Philippines emitted 175 million tonnes of CO₂ in 2024, 0.45% of the global total. That ranks it 32nd of 213 countries and territories and works out at 1.51 tonnes per person.
Data year 2024 · Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) via Our World in Data
How much CO₂ does the Philippines emit?
The Philippines produced 175 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. The world total was 38.6 billion tonnes, so the Philippines accounts for 0.45% of it.
With a population of about 116 million, that is 1.51 tonnes per person, 68% below the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
CO₂ emissions in the Philippines since 1990
Annual emissions in the Philippines have risen by 329% since 1990, from 41 million tonnes to 175 million tonnes. Over the last ten years, from 2014 to 2024, they have risen by 75%. 2024 is the highest year on record.
Where the CO₂ comes from
Coal is the largest source of CO₂ in the Philippines, at about 53% of the total, followed by oil at 37% and cement at 6%.
How the Philippines compares with other countries
These are the countries closest to the Philippines in the 2024 ranking by total emissions. See the full ranking of all 213 countries.
| # | Country | Total (Mt) | Share of world | Per person (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 34 | Ukraine | 142.50 | 0.37% | 3.76 |
Historical emissions
Carbon dioxide stays in the atmosphere for a long time, so past emissions matter as well as current ones. Since records began, the Philippines has emitted about 4.0 billion tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry. That is 0.22% of the cumulative global total, compared with 0.45% of emissions in 2024.
Frequently asked questions
How much CO₂ does the Philippines emit per year?
The Philippines emitted 175 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. That is 0.45% of global emissions.
What are the CO₂ emissions per person in the Philippines?
About 1.51 tonnes of CO₂ per person in 2024, which is 68% below the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
Are CO₂ emissions in the Philippines rising or falling?
They have risen by 75% over the last ten years and risen by 329% since 1990. 2024 is the highest year on record.
What is the largest source of CO₂ in the Philippines?
Coal is the largest source, responsible for about 53% of emissions from fossil fuels and industry, followed by oil at 37%.
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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