Cumulative CO₂ emissions in India 1858-2023

Published by Ian Tiseo, Dec 12, 2024

India has produced approximately 63 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide (GtCO₂) from fossil fuels and industry since 1858. India's cumulative emissions reached 11 GtCO₂ in 1990, and have increased almost six-fold since then, owing to economic growth and the increased consumption of fossil fuels. The rapid rise in emissions means India is now the seventh-biggest carbon polluter in history from fossil fuels and industry.

Cumulative carbon dioxide emissions in India from 1858 to 2023 (in million metric tons)

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2024

Region

India

Survey time period

1858 to 2023

Supplementary notes

Emissions are based on territorial emissions (production-based) and do not account for emissions embedded in trade. This measures CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and cement production only – land use change is not included.

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