Global carbon emissions in 2023

Global CO2 emissions for 2023 increased by only 0.1% relative to 2022 (following increases of 5.4% and 1.9% in 2021 and 2022, respectively), reaching 35.8 Gt CO2. These 2023 emissions consumed 10-66.7% of the remaining carbon budget to limit warming to 1.5 degrees C, suggesting permissible emissions could be depleted within 0.5-6 years (67% likelihood). Data from the Carbon Monitor indicate 35.8 Gt CO2 were emitted globally in 2023.Although the trend is upwards, the pace of growth has been slowing, suggesting global emissions might have plateaued.India overtook the EU as the third highest emitter globally.