CO2 Emissions: China vs World 2025 (Latest Data & Historical Trends)
Carbon dioxide emissions comparison between China and the rest of the world (1990-2025). China emits 30%+ of global CO2, making it the world's largest emitter.
Quick Answer
China emitted 11.0 billion tonnes of CO2 in 2025, 28.8% of global emissions. From 11.1% in 1990, China became the world's largest emitter in 2006. China emits nearly one-third of global CO2. Data from Global Carbon Project covers 1990-2025.
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What is CO2 Emissions: China vs World in 2025?
China's CO2 Emissions: China vs World in 2025 was N/A Billion Tonnes CO2. This dataset includes 36 data points from 1990 to 2025. Data source: Global Carbon Project, IEA.
Historical CO2 Emissions: China vs World Data (1990โ2025)
The complete CO2 Emissions: China vs World dataset spans from 1990 to 2025 with 36 data points. Data is sourced from Global Carbon Project, IEA and updated yearly. Free CSV download and API access available below.
๐ Data Table
36 data points| Year | China | World total | World minus china | China share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2.48 | 22.31 | 19.83 | 11.1 |
| 1991 | 2.59 | 22.13 | 19.54 | 11.7 |
| 1992 | 2.76 | 22.02 | 19.26 | 12.5 |
| 1993 | 2.95 | 22.05 | 19.1 | 13.4 |
| 1994 | 3.09 | 22.17 | 19.08 | 13.9 |
| 1995 | 3.26 | 22.7 | 19.44 | 14.4 |
| 1996 | 3.41 | 23.33 | 19.92 | 14.6 |
| 1997 | 3.48 | 23.78 | 20.3 | 14.6 |
| 1998 | 3.44 | 23.51 | 20.07 | 14.6 |
| 1999 | 3.39 | 23.69 | 20.3 | 14.3 |
| 2000 | 3.48 | 24.27 | 20.79 | 14.3 |
| 2001 | 3.58 | 24.44 | 20.86 | 14.6 |
| 2002 | 3.87 | 24.9 | 21.03 | 15.5 |
| 2003 | 4.43 | 26.05 | 21.62 | 17 |
| 2004 | 5.05 | 27.52 | 22.47 | 18.3 |
| 2005 | 5.58 | 28.9 | 23.32 | 19.3 |
| 2006 | 6.14 | 30.02 | 23.88 | 20.5 |
| 2007 | 6.58 | 31.11 | 24.53 | 21.1 |
| 2008 | 6.88 | 31.37 | 24.49 | 21.9 |
| 2009 | 7.23 | 31.41 | 24.18 | 23 |
| 2010 | 7.73 | 32.8 | 25.07 | 23.6 |
| 2011 | 8.33 | 34.28 | 25.95 | 24.3 |
| 2012 | 8.62 | 34.78 | 26.16 | 24.8 |
| 2013 | 8.96 | 35.13 | 26.17 | 25.5 |
| 2014 | 9.08 | 35.2 | 26.12 | 25.8 |
| 2015 | 9.06 | 35.31 | 26.25 | 25.7 |
| 2016 | 9.12 | 35.52 | 26.4 | 25.7 |
| 2017 | 9.32 | 36.02 | 26.7 | 25.9 |
| 2018 | 9.53 | 36.56 | 27.03 | 26.1 |
| 2019 | 9.68 | 36.7 | 27.02 | 26.4 |
| 2020 | 9.89 | 35.01 | 25.12 | 28.2 |
| 2021 | 10.47 | 36.31 | 25.84 | 28.8 |
| 2022 | 10.55 | 36.8 | 26.25 | 28.7 |
| 2023 | 10.78 | 37.4 | 26.62 | 28.8 |
| 2024 | 10.9 | 37.8 | 26.9 | 28.8 |
| 2025 | 11 | 38.2 | 27.2 | 28.8 |
๐ Key Insights
โน๏ธ About This Dataset
Carbon dioxide emissions comparison between China and the rest of the world (1990-2025). China emits 30%+ of global CO2, making it the world's largest emitter.
Category: environment
Data Source: Global Carbon Project, IEA
Update Frequency: yearly
API Access: REST API endpoint
๐ How to Cite This Data
Citation Format:
China Data Portal (2026). CO2 Emissions: China vs World. Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/co2-emissions-china-vs-world/
Primary Source:
Global Carbon Project, IEA
Last Updated:
2026-04-29T03:28:49.645Z
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- โข Data Range: 1990 to 2025 (36 data points)
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What is China's CO2 Emissions: China vs World in 2025?
China's CO2 Emissions: China vs World data for 2025 is available with 36 data points covering 1990 to 2025.
Where can I download CO2 Emissions: China vs World data?
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What is the data range for CO2 Emissions: China vs World?
The CO2 Emissions: China vs World dataset covers 1990 to 2025, with 36 data points. Data source: Global Carbon Project, IEA.
Dataset Info
- Category
- environment
- Unit
- Billion Tonnes CO2
- Source
- Global Carbon Project, IEA
- Time Range
- 1990 - 2025
- Data Points
- 36