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Russia Carbon Footprint

Russia emits 1,769 million tonnes of CO₂ per year — equivalent to 12.28 tonnes per person, 170.5% above the global average of 4.54 tonnes.

Total CO₂
1.8Gt
per year (IEA 2023)
Per capita
12.28t
tonnes CO₂e/person
Population
144M
people
Net zero target
2060
stated commitment

Per-capita emissions comparison

Russia 12.28t CO₂
World average 4.54t CO₂
Paris 1.5°C target (2030) 2.3t CO₂

Overview: Russia's emissions profile

Russia is a Europe nation with a population of approximately 144 million. Its total annual CO₂ output of 1769 million tonnes represents 4.8% of global emissions. On a per-capita basis, each person in Russia is responsible for 12.28 tonnes of CO₂ per year — compared to the world average of 4.54 tonnes and the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C pathway target of 2.3 tonnes.

Renewable energy in Russia

Renewable electricity share 19%

Source: IEA 2023. Global average: ~30%.

Russia currently generates 19% of electricity from renewables — below the global average of around 30%. Expanding renewable capacity is one of the highest-leverage actions available for reducing national emissions.

Net zero target and climate commitments

Russia has committed to reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2060. This target is later than the 2050 deadline recommended by the IPCC for limiting warming to 1.5°C.

The Paris Agreement (2015) requires countries to submit Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) — national plans for emissions reduction. Progress against these targets is tracked by the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Carbon intensity of the economy

Russia's economy generates 0.72 kg of CO₂ per dollar of GDP — a measure of how carbon-efficient its economic output is. This is relatively high carbon intensity, often reflecting heavy industry, fossil fuel dependence, or energy-intensive manufacturing as a major share of GDP.

How does Russia compare?

With 12.28 tonnes CO₂ per person, Russia is 170.5% above the world average of 4.54 tonnes. To meet the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C pathway, per-capita emissions globally need to fall to around 2.3 tonnes by 2030 — meaning Russia needs to reduce per-capita emissions by 434% from today's levels.

Explore the interactive world emissions map to compare Russia with other countries, or use our free carbon calculator to measure your own footprint.

Frequently asked questions

What is Russia's carbon footprint per person?

Russia's carbon footprint is approximately 12.28 tonnes of CO₂ per person per year. The global average is 4.54 tonnes. Russia is 170.5% above the world average.

What are Russia's total CO₂ emissions?

Russia emits approximately 1769 million tonnes of CO₂ per year (IEA 2023 data). This accounts for 4.8% of global annual CO₂ emissions.

Does Russia have a net zero target?

Yes — Russia has committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2060.

What share of Russia's energy comes from renewables?

Approximately 19% of Russia's electricity generation comes from renewable sources (IEA 2023). There is significant room for renewable energy growth.