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.
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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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| Period | China | World total | World minus china | China share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11.0 | 38.2 | 27.2 | 28.8 |
| 2024 | 10.9 | 37.8 | 26.9 | 28.8 |
| 2023 | 10.78 | 37.4 | 26.62 | 28.8 |
| 2022 | 10.55 | 36.8 | 26.25 | 28.7 |
| 2021 | 10.47 | 36.31 | 25.84 | 28.8 |
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| Period | 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 | 17.0 |
| 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 | 23.0 |
| 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 | 11.0 | 38.2 | 27.2 | 28.8 |
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.
The latest row (2025) reports China: 11 Billion Tonnes CO2 and world total: 38.2 Billion Tonnes CO2. The dataset spans 36 data points from 1990 to 2025, updated yearly.
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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
Data as of:
2025
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What does the CO2 Emissions: China vs World dataset report for 2025?
The latest row (2025) reports China: 11 Billion Tonnes CO2 and world total: 38.2 Billion Tonnes CO2. This dataset includes 36 data points covering 1990 to 2025.
Where does CO2 Emissions: China vs World data come from?
CO2 Emissions: China vs World data is sourced from Global Carbon Project, IEA and structured by China Data Portal for charting, CSV download, and API access.
Where can I download CO2 Emissions: China vs World data?
You can download CO2 Emissions: China vs World data from China Data Portal via our free API at https://chinadata.live/api/v2/data/co2-emissions-china-vs-world. Data is available in JSON and CSV formats.
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.