Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Bolivia
Bolivia: Annual carbon dioxide emissions was 54.81 million in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Bolivia, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2026, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Bolivia stood at 54.81 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 15.4% on the previous year and down 44.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Bolivia peaked at 359.37 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 36.38 million, in 2014.
That places Bolivia 16th out of 248 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Bolivia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 66.83 million | — |
| 2004 | 149.72 million | +124.0% |
| 2005 | 129.80 million | -13.3% |
| 2006 | 101.52 million | -21.8% |
| 2007 | 141.32 million | +39.2% |
| 2008 | 105.44 million | -25.4% |
| 2009 | 58.25 million | -44.8% |
| 2010 | 236.83 million | +306.6% |
| 2011 | 101.92 million | -57.0% |
| 2012 | 64.84 million | -36.4% |
| 2013 | 39.53 million | -39.0% |
| 2014 | 36.38 million | -8.0% |
| 2015 | 58.84 million | +61.7% |
| 2016 | 99.47 million | +69.1% |
| 2017 | 75.86 million | -23.7% |
| 2018 | 59.41 million | -21.7% |
| 2019 | 141.75 million | +138.6% |
| 2020 | 82.04 million | -42.1% |
| 2021 | 126.06 million | +53.7% |
| 2022 | 125.56 million | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 151.91 million | +21.0% |
| 2024 | 359.37 million | +136.6% |
| 2025 | 47.48 million | -86.8% |
| 2026 | 54.81 million | +15.4% |
Bolivia compared with similar countries
- Bolivia's 54.81 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.02 million, 13.6× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Bolivia's 54.81 million is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 558,621, 98.1× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Bolivia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +306.6% | 58.25 million | 236.83 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 107.55 million | 58.25 million | 149.72 million | 7 |
| 2010s | 91.48 million | 36.38 million | 236.83 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 135.32 million | 47.48 million | 359.37 million | 7 |
Countries ranked near Bolivia
More climate change data for Bolivia
- Share co2 vs population 0.1745 (2100)
- Co2 gdp growth, annual growth rate -40.86 % change on previous year (2025)
- Co2 gdp pop growth, annual growth rate -1.72 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, total, annual growth rate 1.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, total, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban population, annual growth rate 1.82 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban population, per capita 0.7156 units per person (2025)
- Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate 97.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban population 71.6% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual carbon dioxide emissions in Bolivia?
- Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Bolivia was 54.81 million in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Bolivia?
- The highest recorded value was 359.37 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Bolivia?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.38 million in 2014.
- How does Bolivia rank for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Bolivia ranks 16th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual carbon dioxide emissions rising or falling in Bolivia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bolivia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual carbon dioxide emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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