Russia CO₂ Emissions
Russia emitted 1.78 billion tonnes of CO₂ in 2024, 4.61% of the global total. That ranks it 4th of 213 countries and territories and works out at 12.3 tonnes per person.
Data year 2024 · Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) via Our World in Data
How much CO₂ does Russia emit?
Russia produced 1.78 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. The world total was 38.6 billion tonnes, so Russia accounts for 4.61% of it.
With a population of about 145 million, that is 12.3 tonnes per person, 2.6 times the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
CO₂ emissions in Russia since 1990
Annual emissions in Russia have fallen by 30% since 1990, from 2.54 billion tonnes to 1.78 billion tonnes. Over the last ten years, from 2014 to 2024, they have risen by 9%. Emissions peaked in 1990 at 2.54 billion tonnes and are now 30% below that level.
Where the CO₂ comes from
Gas is the largest source of CO₂ in Russia, at about 48% of the total, followed by oil at 25% and coal at 21%.
How Russia compares with other countries
These are the countries closest to Russia in the 2024 ranking by total emissions. See the full ranking of all 213 countries.
| # | Country | Total (Mt) | Share of world | Per person (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | United States | 4,904.12 | 12.71% | 14.20 |
| 3 | India | 3,193.48 | 8.27% | 2.20 |
| 4 | Russia | 1,780.52 | 4.61% | 12.29 |
| 5 | Japan | 961.87 | 2.49% | 7.77 |
| 6 | Indonesia | 812.22 | 2.10% | 2.87 |
Historical emissions
Carbon dioxide stays in the atmosphere for a long time, so past emissions matter as well as current ones. Since records began, Russia has emitted about 122.8 billion tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry. That is 6.64% of the cumulative global total, compared with 4.61% of emissions in 2024.
Frequently asked questions
How much CO₂ does Russia emit per year?
Russia emitted 1.78 billion tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. That is 4.61% of global emissions.
What are the CO₂ emissions per person in Russia?
About 12.3 tonnes of CO₂ per person in 2024, which is 2.6 times the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
Are CO₂ emissions in Russia rising or falling?
They have risen by 9% over the last ten years and fallen by 30% since 1990. Emissions peaked in 1990 at 2.54 billion tonnes and are now 30% below that level.
What is the largest source of CO₂ in Russia?
Gas is the largest source, responsible for about 48% of emissions from fossil fuels and industry, followed by oil at 25%.
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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