Global CO2 Emissions from Fuel Combustion 1751-2021

International Energy Agency data provides global and regional estimates of CO2 emissions from fuel combustion. It offers a long-term time series starting in 1751, with updates through 2023. The dataset supports analysis of greenhouse gas trends from energy use.

Use Cases

• Analyze long-term trends in CO2 emissions from fuel combustion for the world and selected regions from 1751 onward.
• Model the relationship between energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions using the historical time series.
• Benchmark regional CO2 emissions against global totals to assess relative contributions over time.
• Study the evolution of emissions from fuel combustion across different historical periods using the 270+ year record.

Strengths

• Time series spans over 270 years, from 1751 to 2021.
• Data is produced by the authoritative International Energy Agency (IEA).
• Covers global and selected regional estimates for comparative analysis.
• Includes multiple data editions (2020-2023) for versioning and updates.

Limitations

• Specific column definitions, row counts, and granular data formats are not detailed in the input.
• Regional coverage is described as 'selected', indicating it may not be exhaustive for all countries.
• The description lacks details on the specific methodologies or fuels used for the emission estimates.

Provenance

Source

International Energy Agency (IEA).

Collection Method

IEA estimates for CO2 emissions from fuel combustion.

Time Range

1751 to 2021.

Freshness

Last updated on the platform in October 2025, with data editions through 2023.

Geography

Global and selected regions.