CO2 emissions from gas in high-income countries in 2024 — 4,803.03 Mt. Since 1995, the indicator has risen by 48.9%.
1995–2024 · million tonnes
| Year | Mt | Change | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,803.03 | +97.65 | +2.08% |
| 2023 | 4,705.38 | −47.15 | −0.99% |
| 2022 | 4,752.53 | −78.15 | −1.62% |
| 2021 | 4,830.68 | +106.97 | +2.26% |
| 2020 | 4,723.71 | −62.73 | −1.31% |
| 2019 | 4,786.44 | +71.59 | +1.52% |
| 2018 | 4,714.85 | +220.93 | +4.92% |
| 2017 | 4,493.92 | +43.25 | +0.97% |
| 2016 | 4,450.67 | +98.83 | +2.27% |
| 2015 | 4,351.84 | +31.48 | +0.73% |
| 2014 | 4,320.36 | −68.5 | −1.56% |
| 2013 | 4,388.86 | +24.68 | +0.57% |
| 2012 | 4,364.18 | +72.27 | +1.68% |
| 2011 | 4,291.91 | +49.95 | +1.18% |
| 2010 | 4,241.96 | +288.56 | +7.3% |
| 2009 | 3,953.4 | −138.5 | −3.38% |
| 2008 | 4,091.9 | +78.92 | +1.97% |
| 2007 | 4,012.98 | +137.15 | +3.54% |
| 2006 | 3,875.83 | +41.41 | +1.08% |
| 2005 | 3,834.42 | +30.69 | +0.81% |
| 2004 | 3,803.73 | +67.47 | +1.81% |
| 2003 | 3,736.26 | +70.43 | +1.92% |
| 2002 | 3,665.83 | +89.89 | +2.51% |
| 2001 | 3,575.94 | +0.4 | +0.01% |
| 2000 | 3,575.54 | +122.17 | +3.54% |
| 1999 | 3,453.37 | +91.84 | +2.73% |
| 1998 | 3,361.53 | +12.48 | +0.37% |
| 1997 | 3,349.04 | −9.19 | −0.27% |
| 1996 | 3,358.23 | +132.43 | +4.11% |
| 1995 | 3,225.8 | — | — |
Carbon dioxide emissions from burning natural gas. Per unit of energy, gas releases about half as much CO2 as coal, and the case for gas as a transition fuel rests on that. The case is incomplete, however: methane leaks in production and transport eat up part or all of the gain, and methane is not part of this series — it is counted separately.
Important: Combustion only. Methane leaks in production and transport are not part of this series, although they are what determines how much cleaner gas really is than coal.
Source: CO₂ and GHG Emissions (Our World in Data), license CC BY 4.0.
How much carbon dioxide comes from burning coal — the dirtiest of the fuels.
Emissions CO2 emissions from oilHow much carbon dioxide comes from burning petroleum products — mostly in transport.
Emissions Methane emissionsHow much methane a country emits — converted into CO2 equivalent.
Emissions CO2 emissionsAnnual carbon dioxide emissions from burning fuel and producing cement.