Thailand Ranks 24th in Per‑Capita CO₂ Emissions Among Top 30 Economies

Context The figures come from Our World in Data’s 2024 dataset, which compiles national greenhouse‑gas inventories reported to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Emissions are converted to carbon dioxide equivalents, then divided by each country’s mid‑year population to yield tonnes per person per year. The dataset covers the 30 economies with the largest gross domestic product.

Key Facts Thailand’s per‑capita CO₂ output is 3.7 tonnes per year, ranking it 24th. Saudi Arabia tops the list at 20.4 tonnes per person, followed closely by the United Arab Emirates at 20.1 tonnes. India records the lowest per‑capita emissions among the group at 2.2 tonnes. Other notable values include Australia, the United States and Canada, each between 13 and 14 tonnes; South Korea at 11.3 tonnes; Singapore at 9.2 tonnes; and China at 8.7 tonnes.

What It Means Thailand’s figure reflects a moderate reliance on fossil fuels relative to its regional peers. While lower than many industrialised nations, it remains above the averages for most Southeast Asian countries, indicating ongoing energy consumption patterns tied to manufacturing, transportation, and power generation. The data provide a baseline for assessing future policy impacts, such as shifts toward renewable energy or improvements in energy efficiency.

What to Watch Next Monitor Thailand’s upcoming energy‑plan revisions and renewable‑energy capacity targets for signs of change in its per‑capita emissions trajectory.