South Korea Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution
CO2 Emissions: Kg per PPP of(GDP) Gross Domestic Product2021 Price
CO2 Emissions: Kg per PPP of GDP 2021 Price data was reported at 0.236 kg in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.252 kg for 2019. CO2 Emissions: Kg per PPP of GDP 2021 Price data is updated yearly, averaging 0.318 kg from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2020, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.438 kg in 1993 and a record low of 0.236 kg in 2020. CO2 Emissions: Kg per PPP of GDP 2021 Price data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring.;Climate Watch. 2020. GHG Emissions. Washington, DC: World Resources Institute. Available at: https://www.climatewatchdata.org/ghg-emissions. See NY.GDP.MKTP.PP.KD for the denominator's source.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 0.236 2020 | yearly | 1990 - 2020 |
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CO2 Emissions: Kg per PPP of(GDP) Gross Domestic Product2017 Price
KR: CO2 Emissions: Kg per PPP of GDP 2017 Price data was reported at 0.259 kg in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.277 kg for 2019. KR: CO2 Emissions: Kg per PPP of GDP 2017 Price data is updated yearly, averaging 0.349 kg from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2020, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.480 kg in 1993 and a record low of 0.259 kg in 2020. KR: CO2 Emissions: Kg per PPP of GDP 2017 Price data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring.;Climate Watch. 2020. GHG Emissions. Washington, DC: World Resources Institute. Available at: https://www.climatewatchdata.org/ghg-emissions. See NY.GDP.MKTP.PP.KD for the denominator's source.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 0.259 2020 | yearly | 1990 - 2020 |
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CO2 Emissions: Kg per USD of(GDP) Gross Domestic Product2015 Price
KR: CO2 Emissions: Kg per USD of GDP 2015 Price data was reported at 0.350 kg in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.374 kg for 2019. KR: CO2 Emissions: Kg per USD of GDP 2015 Price data is updated yearly, averaging 0.471 kg from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2020, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.649 kg in 1993 and a record low of 0.350 kg in 2020. KR: CO2 Emissions: Kg per USD of GDP 2015 Price data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring.;Climate Watch. 2020. GHG Emissions. Washington, DC: World Resources Institute. Available at: https://www.climatewatchdata.org/ghg-emissions. See NY.GDP.MKTP.KD for the denominator's source.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 0.373 2019 | yearly | 1990 - 2019 |
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Methane Emissions: Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent per Capita
Methane Emissions: Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent per Capita data was reported at 0.424 Metric Ton in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.427 Metric Ton for 2019. Methane Emissions: Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent per Capita data is updated yearly, averaging 0.491 Metric Ton from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2020, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.567 Metric Ton in 1997 and a record low of 0.424 Metric Ton in 2020. Methane Emissions: Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent per Capita data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Methane emissions are those stemming from human activities such as agriculture and from industrial methane production.;Emissions data are sourced from Climate Watch Historical GHG Emissions (1990-2020). 2023. Washington, DC: World Resources Institute. Available online at: https://www.climatewatchdata.org/ghg-emissions;;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 0.424 2020 | yearly | 1990 - 2020 |
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Nitrous Oxide Emissions: Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent per Capita
Nitrous Oxide Emissions: Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent per Capita data was reported at 0.195 Metric Ton in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.199 Metric Ton for 2019. Nitrous Oxide Emissions: Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent per Capita data is updated yearly, averaging 0.201 Metric Ton from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2020, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.433 Metric Ton in 2004 and a record low of 0.180 Metric Ton in 1990. Nitrous Oxide Emissions: Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent per Capita data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Nitrous oxide emissions are emissions from agricultural biomass burning, industrial activities, and livestock management.;Emissions data are sourced from Climate Watch Historical GHG Emissions (1990-2020). 2023. Washington, DC: World Resources Institute. Available online at: https://www.climatewatchdata.org/ghg-emissions;;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 0.195 2020 | yearly | 1990 - 2020 |