| Year | Fossil + Industry (GtCO₂) | Change (%) |
| ---- | ------------------------- | ---------- |
| 1960 | ~9.1 | — |
| 1970 | ~14.3 | — |
| 1980 | ~18.4 | — |
| 1990 | ~21.3 | — |
| 2000 | ~23.7 | — |
| 2010 | ~31.1 | — |
| 2015 | ~32.8 | — |
| 2016 | ~32.8 | — |
| 2017 | ~33.3 | — |
| 2018 | ~34.1 | — |
| 2019 | ~36.7 | — |
| 2020 | ~35.9 | −4.97% |
| 2021 | ~38.1 | +5.95% |
| 2022 | ~38.5 | +1.15% |
| 2023 | ~37.4 | +1.1% |
| 2024 | ~37.8 | +0.8% |