CO2 emissions from gas in upper-middle-income countries in 2024 — 2,012.57 Mt. Since 2001, the indicator has risen by 236.6%.
2001–2024 · million tonnes
| Year | Mt | Change | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,012.57 | +71.47 | +3.68% |
| 2023 | 1,941.1 | +70.4 | +3.76% |
| 2022 | 1,870.7 | +5.27 | +0.28% |
| 2021 | 1,865.42 | +198.29 | +11.89% |
| 2020 | 1,667.14 | −9.51 | −0.57% |
| 2019 | 1,676.65 | +30.7 | +1.87% |
| 2018 | 1,645.95 | +130.66 | +8.62% |
| 2017 | 1,515.29 | +78.4 | +5.46% |
| 2016 | 1,436.89 | +31.82 | +2.26% |
| 2015 | 1,405.06 | +69.81 | +5.23% |
| 2014 | 1,335.25 | +84.02 | +6.71% |
| 2013 | 1,251.24 | +56.58 | +4.74% |
| 2012 | 1,194.66 | +75.81 | +6.78% |
| 2011 | 1,118.85 | +86.97 | +8.43% |
| 2010 | 1,031.88 | +88.38 | +9.37% |
| 2009 | 943.5 | −2.53 | −0.27% |
| 2008 | 946.03 | +75.31 | +8.65% |
| 2007 | 870.73 | +37.93 | +4.55% |
| 2006 | 832.8 | +54.39 | +6.99% |
| 2005 | 778.4 | +56.04 | +7.76% |
| 2004 | 722.36 | +58.01 | +8.73% |
| 2003 | 664.35 | +61.97 | +10.29% |
| 2002 | 602.38 | +4.45 | +0.74% |
| 2001 | 597.94 | — | — |
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.