Per capita carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions vary greatly depending on the fuel or industry type. Per capita CO₂ emissions from coal are higher than any other fuel type, and in 2023 averaged 1.9 metric tons per capita. This was almost twice the per capita CO₂ emissions of natural gas.
Per capita carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions worldwide in 2023, by fuel or industry type
(in metric tons)
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
OWID. (November 21, 2024). Per capita carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions worldwide in 2023, by fuel or industry type (in metric tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved January 06, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1358954/worldwide-co2-emissions-per-capita-by-fuel/
OWID. "Per capita carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions worldwide in 2023, by fuel or industry type (in metric tons)." Chart. November 21, 2024. Statista. Accessed January 06, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1358954/worldwide-co2-emissions-per-capita-by-fuel/
OWID. (2024). Per capita carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions worldwide in 2023, by fuel or industry type (in metric tons). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: January 06, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1358954/worldwide-co2-emissions-per-capita-by-fuel/
OWID. "Per Capita Carbon Dioxide (Co₂) Emissions Worldwide in 2023, by Fuel or Industry Type (in Metric Tons)." Statista, Statista Inc., 21 Nov 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1358954/worldwide-co2-emissions-per-capita-by-fuel/
OWID, Per capita carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions worldwide in 2023, by fuel or industry type (in metric tons) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1358954/worldwide-co2-emissions-per-capita-by-fuel/ (last visited January 06, 2025)
Per capita carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions worldwide in 2023, by fuel or industry type (in metric tons) [Graph], OWID, November 21, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1358954/worldwide-co2-emissions-per-capita-by-fuel/
