Global energy-related CO2 emissions grew by 1.1% in 2023 (IEA), increasing 410 million tonnes (Mt) to reach a new record high of 37.4 billion tonnes (Gt).

Here is the graph for the past few years.

China alone grew around 565 Mt and some think it may be close to peak. Hence the world emissions outside of China decreased last year.

Check out the same market for 2025 below.