Global fossil CO₂ emissions shares 2023, by fuel type

Published by Ian Tiseo, Jan 6, 2025

Coal accounted for 41 percent of global carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions from fossil fuel and cement production in 2023. Coal is the most polluting fossil fuel and emits almost 50 percent more CO₂ than natural gas when burned. Global coal emissions have increased rapidly since the turn of the century, and in 2023 hit a record high of 15.4 GtCO₂.

Distribution of fossil carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions worldwide in 2023, by fuel type

CharacteristicDistribution of emissions
Coal 40.8%
Oil 32.3%
Gas 20.9%
Cement 4.2%
Flaring 1.1%
Other 0.8%
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Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Distribution of emissions40.8%40.8%32.3%32.3%20.9%20.9%4.2%4.2%1.1%1.1%0.8%0.8%CoalOilGasCementFlaringOther
0%2.5%5%7.5%10%12.5%15%17.5%20%22.5%25%27.5%30%32.5%35%37.5%40%42.5%45%

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Release date

November 2024

Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

2023

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Based on emissions of 37.8 GtCO₂ (excludes cement carbonation sink)

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Figures may not add up to 100% due to rounding

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