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Philippines CO₂ Emissions

The Philippines emitted 174.9 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024: 0.5% of the world total, the 32nd most of 213 countries. That is 1.5 tonnes per person, 68% below the world average of 4.7 t.

Estimated CO₂ emitted by the Philippines in 2026 so far

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CO₂ in 2024

174.9 Mt

174.9 million tonnes

World rank

#32

of 213 countries

Share of world

0.5%

world total 38.6 Gt

Per person

1.5 t

world average 4.7 t

Change vs 2023

+8.6%

2023: 161.0 Mt

Historical share

0.2%

#50 since 1750

Trend since 2000

Emissions rose 8.6% in 2024 compared with 2023. Compared with 2005, emissions are up 142%. 2024 was the highest year on record.

100200

Million tonnes of CO₂ a year

Show yearly data (million tonnes)

Year	CO₂ (Mt)
2024	174.9
2023	161.0
2022	151.0
2021	140.3
2020	131.5
2019	142.6
2018	139.9
2017	133.6
2016	120.2
2015	111.0
2014	100.1
2013	94.8
2012	87.5
2011	83.0
2010	82.2
2009	75.6
2008	76.6
2007	70.0
2006	65.6
2005	72.3
2004	72.0
2003	69.5
2002	69.5
2001	69.8
2000	71.5

Where it comes from

Coal is the largest source of the Philippines’ CO₂, at 53%.

Coal53%92.1 Mt
Oil37%64.1 Mt
Gas5%8.5 Mt
Cement6%10.0 Mt
Flaring0%0.1 Mt

Philippines in context

1.4% vs 0.45%

Share of people vs share of CO₂

The Philippines is home to 1.4% of the world’s population and produces 0.45% of its fossil CO₂, so its share of emissions is smaller than its share of people.

+329%

Change since 1990

Emissions in 2024 were 329% higher than in 1990, the baseline year of the Kyoto Protocol (40.8 Mt then). World emissions rose 70% over the same period.

212 Mt

Consumption-based CO₂ (2023)

Counting the CO₂ in goods it imports and exports, the Philippines was responsible for 211.6 Mt in 2023, 31% more than the 161.0 Mt produced at home: it is a net importer of emissions.

268 g

CO₂ per kWh of energy

Each kilowatt-hour of primary energy used in the Philippines came with about 268 g of CO₂ in 2024 (world: 218 g), pointing to a more fossil-heavy energy mix than the world average.

0.15 kg

CO₂ per dollar of GDP

Its economy emitted 0.15 kg of CO₂ for each dollar of output in 2022 (adjusted for purchasing power), 48% below the world average of 0.29 kg.

Figures from Our World in Data, based on the Global Carbon Project; latest year available for each measure.

How the Philippines compares

Rank	Country	CO₂ 2024	Share	Per person
30	Algeria	198.2 Mt	0.5%	4.2 t
31	Pakistan	179.8 Mt	0.5%	0.7 t
32	Philippines	174.9 Mt	0.5%	1.5 t
33	Argentina	171.1 Mt	0.4%	3.7 t
34	Ukraine	142.5 Mt	0.4%	3.8 t

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Questions and answers

How much CO₂ does the Philippines emit?

The Philippines emitted 174.9 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.5% of global emissions. That is about 6 tonnes every second.

What are the Philippines’ CO₂ emissions per person?

The Philippines emits 1.5 tonnes per person, 68% below the world average of 4.7 t. Per-person emissions divide the national total by population (115.8 million people in 2024).

Are the Philippines’ CO₂ emissions rising or falling?

Emissions rose 8.6% in 2024 compared with 2023. Compared with 2005, emissions are up 142%. 2024 was the highest year on record.

What is the main source of CO₂ emissions in the Philippines?

Coal is the largest source, at 53% of the Philippines’ fossil and industry CO₂ in 2024 (92.1 million tonnes).

What are the Philippines’ consumption-based CO₂ emissions?

About 211.6 million tonnes in 2023, 31% more than the 161.0 million tonnes emitted within its borders, because it imports more carbon-intensive goods than it exports. Consumption-based accounting adds the emissions embodied in imports and subtracts those in exports.

How much has the Philippines contributed to historical CO₂ emissions?

Since 1750, the Philippines has emitted about 4 billion tonnes of fossil CO₂, 0.2% of the world total, the 50th largest historical contribution.