India: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions

India: Carbon dioxide emissions, thousands of tonnes, 1960 - 2018:

For that indicator, we provide data for India from 1960 to 2018. The average value for India during that period was 774283 kt with a minimum of 120582 kt in 1960 and a maximum of 2434520 kt in 2018. The latest value from 2018 is 2434520 kt. For comparison, the world average in 2018 based on 186 countries is 192252 kt. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: 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.