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Carbon Footprint of Jakarta
DKI Jakarta, Indonesia · Pop. 10.6 million · 2022 data
3.3tonnes CO₂eper capita
+43% vs Indonesia avg (2.3t)34.8 Mt total
Based on 2022 data from Jakarta Provincial Government / C40 Cities. Figures represent scope 1 and 2 emissions. Use our calculators for personal estimates.
Key Takeaway
Jakarta's severe traffic congestion drives high transport emissions, and open waste dumping contributes a disproportionate share compared to global peers.
720
gCO₂/kWh grid
12%
Renewable electricity
2050
Target: −41%
10.6M
Population
Emission Breakdown by Sector
How Jakarta's emissions are distributed across key sectors.
35%
25%
20%
14%
Transport35%
~12.2Mt CO₂e
Buildings25%
~8.7Mt CO₂e
Industry20%
~7.0Mt CO₂e
Waste14%
~4.9Mt CO₂e
Other6%
~2.1Mt CO₂e
Jakarta vs Indonesia National Average
Jakarta
3.3t
per capita
Indonesia avg
2.3t
per capita
Jakarta's per-capita emissions exceed the Indonesia national average by 43%. This is driven by transport (35% of emissions) and a grid intensity of 720 gCO2/kWh.
Electricity Grid Profile
Grid Carbon Intensity
720 gCO₂/kWh
High — significant fossil fuel dependence
Renewable Share
12%
Climate Target
Target Year
2050
Reduction Goal
41%
Jakarta aims to cut emissions by 41% by 2050. Achieving this will require significant shifts in transport and continued growth in renewable energy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the carbon footprint of Jakarta?
Jakarta emits approximately 3.3 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per person per year (2022 data). The city's total emissions are around 34.8 million tonnes annually, with a population of 10.6 million.
How does Jakarta compare to the Indonesia national average?
Jakarta's per-capita emissions of 3.3t are 43% above the Indonesia national average of 2.3t per capita. Key contributors include high transport and building emissions.
What are Jakarta's biggest sources of emissions?
The largest emission source in Jakarta is transport at 35% of total emissions, followed by other sectors. Transport accounts for 35%, buildings for 25%, and industry for 20%.
What are Jakarta's climate targets?
Jakarta has set a target to reduce emissions by 41% by 2050. The city's electricity grid currently has a carbon intensity of 720 gCO2/kWh, with 12% of electricity from renewable sources.
How clean is Jakarta's electricity grid?
Jakarta's grid is relatively carbon-intensive at 720 gCO2/kWh. Only 12% of electricity comes from renewable sources, indicating significant room for decarbonisation.
Data Sources
- Jakarta Provincial Government / C40 Cities (2022)
- C40 Cities Climate Data
- Our World in Data — CO₂ Emissions
Per-capita values depend on city boundary definitions and emission scoping methodology. Figures represent scope 1 and 2 emissions unless otherwise stated.
