Carbon pricing mechanisms worldwide 2024| Statista

As of April 1, 2024, there were 75 carbon pricing mechanisms in operation worldwide. The number of carbon pricing mechanisms has increased considerably since 1990 - the year Finland became the world's first country to introduce a carbon tax. Carbon pricing instruments such as carbon taxes and emission trading systems (ETS) cover almost a quarter of global emissions.

Number of carbon pricing mechanisms in operation worldwide from 1990 to 2024, by type

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May 2024

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1990 to 2024

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*As of April 1, 2024

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