Carbon dioxide emissions in Russia by year
1 658,9 million tonnes, 2022 −52,3 to 2021
Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion per year. The series is published in the collection “Russia and the World” using the international methodology, thus comparable with other countries.
Russia is among the top five emitting countries by total emissions, but per capita the picture differs: with a cold climate and resource‑based economy, comparison by absolute numbers explains little.
The series changes with the economy and weather: a cold winter raises fuel consumption and consequently emissions.
Emissions from fuel combustion are accounted for. Forest absorption and emissions of other greenhouse gases are not included in this indicator.
Table by year
| Period | million tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 478,1 | |
| 2001 | 1 515,3 | +37,2 |
| 2002 | 1 505,8 | −9,5 |
| 2003 | 1 536,3 | +30,5 |
| 2004 | 1 542,8 | +6,5 |
| 2005 | 1 561,9 | +19,1 |
| 2006 | 1 622,2 | +60,3 |
| 2007 | 1 623,0 | +0,8 |
| 2008 | 1 651,2 | +28,2 |
| 2009 | 1 544,4 | −106,8 |
| 2010 | 1 632,3 | +87,9 |
| 2011 | 1 684,5 | +52,2 |
| 2012 | 1 699,9 | +15,4 |
| 2013 | 1 638,4 | −61,5 |
| 2014 | 1 637,7 | −0,7 |
| 2015 | 1 635,8 | −1,9 |
| 2016 | 1 631,8 | −4,0 |
| 2017 | 1 662,5 | +30,7 |
| 2018 | 1 710,5 | +48,0 |
| 2019 | 1 702,6 | −7,9 |
| 2020 | 1 629,5 | −73,1 |
| 2021 | 1 711,2 | +81,7 |
| 2022 | 1 658,9 | −52,3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much CO₂ does Russia emit per year?
The latest value in the table above, in million tonnes.
Is this all greenhouse gases?
No, only carbon dioxide from fuel combustion. Methane and other gases are counted separately.
Are emissions rising?
Over two decades the series increased by about a tenth, with fluctuations following the economy and winter temperatures.
Sources
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