Singapore: environment

What are Singapore's greenhouse gas emissions?

Singapore emitted 55.5 million tonnes of greenhouse gases (CO2 equivalent) in 2023, down from 58.6 million tonnes in 2022, according to the Department of Statistics (SingStat). Carbon dioxide made up 48.2 million tonnes.

By sector, power generation produced 38.7% of emissions and industry 17.0%, according to the SingStat table by sector. CO2 equivalent converts other greenhouse gases into the amount of CO2 that would have the same warming effect.

Official sources: SingStat: greenhouse gas emissions by gas type · SingStat: greenhouse gas emissions by sector

What is Singapore's carbon footprint per person?

The European Commission's EDGAR database puts carbon dioxide emissions per person in Singapore at 9.8 tonnes in 2024. Its high point since 2005 was 2021, at 10.2 tonnes; its low point was 2009, at 8.8 tonnes. Across East Asia & Pacific the middle value was 2.1 tonnes, and Singapore placed 5th highest of 30. World rank, highest first: 18th of 186.

What are Singapore's total greenhouse gas emissions?

The European Commission's EDGAR database puts total greenhouse gas emissions in Singapore at 76.1 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2024. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2005. East Asia & Pacific median: 45.7 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent; Singapore is 14th highest of 30. World rank, highest first: 62nd of 186.

How much of Singapore's energy is renewable?

The latest figure from the IEA, IRENA, the UN Statistics Division, the World Bank and the WHO, for 2021, is 1.1%. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2005. East Asia & Pacific median: 14.9%; Singapore is 28th highest of 30. Of 191 countries with 2021 data, 174th highest.

What is Singapore's forest cover?

The FAO puts forest area as a share of land in Singapore at 21.8% in 2024. It is the bottom of the series, which starts in 2005. East Asia & Pacific median: 53.6%; Singapore is 25th highest of 29. Worldwide: 118th of 190.

What is air pollution like in Singapore?

The latest figure from the Global Burden of Disease study, for 2023, is 15.1 micrograms per cubic metre. Its high point since 2005 was 2015, at 26.8 micrograms per cubic metre; its low point was 2020, at 12.2 micrograms per cubic metre. Across East Asia & Pacific the middle value was 11.7 micrograms per cubic metre, and Singapore placed 13th highest of 30. Of 192 countries with 2023 data, 115th highest.

What share of Singapore is protected land?

4.6%: that is the share of land in protected areas in Singapore for 2025, according to the UN Environment Programme. No year since 2013 has been lower. East Asia & Pacific median: 15.8%; Singapore is 24th highest of 30. Of 192 countries with 2025 data, 168th highest.

What is water stress in Singapore?

The FAO puts water stress in Singapore at 33.3% in 2022. It is the bottom of the series, which starts in 2005. East Asia & Pacific median: 13.1%; Singapore is 4th highest of 20. Worldwide: 48th of 175.