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South Korea Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in South Korea stood at 109 in 2024, according to World Bank. The latest value is up 3.7% from 105.1 in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was 92.38 (up 18% since). The latest value is the highest since 1970; the lowest was 5.991 in 1972. South Korea ranked 14th highest of the 194 countries in this dataset in 2024; United States ranked first.

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Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1970–2024

Key facts

What is the latest Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in South Korea?

Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in South Korea stood at 109 in 2024, according to World Bank.

Is Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in South Korea rising or falling?

The latest value is up 3.7% from 105.1 in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was 92.38 (up 18% since).

How does South Korea rank for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?

South Korea ranked 14th highest of the 194 countries in this dataset in 2024; United States ranked first.

What is the highest Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) on record in South Korea?

The latest value is the highest since 1970; the lowest was 5.991 in 1972.

Metadata for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in South Korea
IndicatorCarbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
CountrySouth Korea
CategoryCommodities and Energy
SourceWorld Bank
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Latest value: 109 (2024)

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Cite this chart
APA

World Bank. (2026). Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) — South Korea [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-en-ghg-co2-tr-mt-ce-ar5/KOR. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EN.GHG.CO2.TR.MT.CE.AR5?locations=KR

MLA

World Bank. "Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) — South Korea." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-en-ghg-co2-tr-mt-ce-ar5/KOR. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EN.GHG.CO2.TR.MT.CE.AR5?locations=KR.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) — South Korea." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-en-ghg-co2-tr-mt-ce-ar5/KOR. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EN.GHG.CO2.TR.MT.CE.AR5?locations=KR.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_wdi_en_ghg_co2_tr_mt_ce_ar5_kor,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) --- South Korea}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-en-ghg-co2-tr-mt-ce-ar5/KOR},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EN.GHG.CO2.TR.MT.CE.AR5?locations=KR}
}