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Power sector CO2 emissions in North Korea

North Korea: 62.6 million tonnes (fossil CO2 emissions, 2024), +0.8% on 2023.

  • 62.6 million tonnes Latest · 2024
  • +0.8% vs 2023
  • 35Records · 1 measures

Annual · 1 publisher · Next period 2025

Fossil CO2 emissions in North Korea

Fig 1 · D35 · North Korea Annual

Fossil CO2 emissions

North Korea, 1990 to 2024

35 observations · 1990 to 2024

Estimates are listed as such in the table below

Fossil CO2 emissionsFossil CO2 emissions. 35 observations from 1990 to 2024, ranging from 31.3 million tonnes to 118.4 million tonnes. Latest value 62.6 million tonnes (2024). million tonnes 0 30 60 90 120 1990 1996 2002 2008 2014 2020 62.6
Fossil CO2 emissionsFossil CO2 emissions. 35 observations from 1990 to 2024, ranging from 31.3 million tonnes to 118.4 million tonnes. Latest value 62.6 million tonnes (2024). million tonnes 0 30 60 90 120 1990 1996 2002 2008 2014 2020 62.6
Fossil CO2 emissionsFossil CO2 emissions. 35 observations from 1990 to 2024, ranging from 31.3 million tonnes to 118.4 million tonnes. Latest value 62.6 million tonnes (2024). million tonnes 0 30 60 90 120 1990 1996 2002 2008 2014 2020 62.6
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Fossil CO2 emissions
Period Type Value
1990 Estimate 118.4 million tonnes
1991 Estimate 112.8 million tonnes
1992 Estimate 98 million tonnes
1993 Estimate 89.6 million tonnes
1994 Estimate 81.6 million tonnes
1995 Estimate 76.1 million tonnes
1996 Estimate 66.3 million tonnes
1997 Estimate 63.7 million tonnes
1998 Estimate 58.7 million tonnes
1999 Estimate 64.1 million tonnes
2000 Estimate 69.2 million tonnes
2001 Estimate 71.7 million tonnes
2002 Estimate 68.6 million tonnes
2003 Estimate 70.1 million tonnes
2004 Estimate 71.7 million tonnes
2005 Estimate 75 million tonnes
2006 Estimate 76.2 million tonnes
2007 Estimate 63.5 million tonnes
2008 Estimate 70.3 million tonnes
2009 Estimate 67.7 million tonnes
2010 Estimate 65.4 million tonnes
2011 Estimate 47.9 million tonnes
2012 Estimate 46.8 million tonnes
2013 Estimate 36.1 million tonnes
2014 Estimate 39.8 million tonnes
2015 Estimate 31.3 million tonnes
2016 Estimate 34.2 million tonnes
2017 Estimate 69.7 million tonnes
2018 Estimate 62.6 million tonnes
2019 Estimate 69.5 million tonnes
2020 Estimate 65.6 million tonnes
2021 Estimate 54 million tonnes
2022 Estimate 56.3 million tonnes
2023 Estimate 62 million tonnes
2024 Estimate 62.6 million tonnes
Source: GCP · million tonnes · CC BY 4.0 · statorigin.org

Every record

35 records across 1 measure, newest first within each. Each period opens its record and evidence.

MeasurePeriodValueSource
Fossil CO2 emissions 2024 62.6 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2023 62 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2022 56.3 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2021 54 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2020 65.6 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2019 69.5 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2018 62.6 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2017 69.7 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2016 34.2 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2015 31.3 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2014 39.8 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2013 36.1 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2012 46.8 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2011 47.9 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2010 65.4 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2009 67.7 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2008 70.3 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2007 63.5 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2006 76.2 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2005 75 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2004 71.7 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2003 70.1 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2002 68.6 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2001 71.7 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2000 69.2 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1999 64.1 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1998 58.7 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1997 63.7 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1996 66.3 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1995 76.1 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1994 81.6 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1993 89.6 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1992 98 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1991 112.8 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1990 118.4 million tonnes estimate GCP

Frequently asked questions

What is the latest power sector CO2 emissions figure for North Korea?

North Korea: 62.6 million tonnes fossil CO2 emissions in 2024, +0.8% on 2023.

Where does the North Korea data come from?

35 records from 1 document by GCP. Each figure links to its record and its original source evidence.

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StatOrigin. (2026). Power sector CO2 emissions in North Korea [Data set]. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://statorigin.org/statistics/power-sector-co2-emissions/korea-democratic-peoples-republic-of

"Power sector CO2 emissions in North Korea." StatOrigin, 2026, https://statorigin.org/statistics/power-sector-co2-emissions/korea-democratic-peoples-republic-of. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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