As of April 1, 2024, there were 75 carbon pricing mechanisms in operation worldwide. The number of carbon pricing mechanisms has increased considerably since 1990 - the year Finland became the world's first country to introduce a carbon tax. Carbon pricing instruments such as carbon taxes and emission trading systems (ETS) cover almost a quarter of global emissions.
Number of carbon pricing mechanisms in operation worldwide from 1990 to 2024, by type
The share of global greenhouse gas emissions covered by a direct carbon price are calculated based on direct carbon pricing instruments in operation. The calculation of emissions coverage by carbon pricing instruments is based on official government sources, though these do not necessarily factor in exemptions and/or emissions thresholds.
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World Bank. (May 21, 2024). Number of carbon pricing mechanisms in operation worldwide from 1990 to 2024, by type [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/483565/planned-and-implemented-carbon-pricing-instruments-worldwide/
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