Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Guatemala
Guatemala: Annual carbon dioxide emissions was 7.51 million in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
7.51 million
Change on year
up 39.2%
World rank
54th
of 248 countries
All-time high
30.13 million
in 2003
All-time low
5.36 million
in 2022
Years of data
24
2003–2026
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Guatemala, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Guatemala recorded 7.51 million for annual carbon dioxide emissions in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 39.2% on the previous year and down 32.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Guatemala peaked at 30.13 million in 2003 and was at its lowest, 5.36 million, in 2022.
That places Guatemala 54th out of 248 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 30.13 million | — |
| 2004 | 8.24 million | -72.7% |
| 2005 | 28.87 million | +250.4% |
| 2006 | 11.04 million | -61.8% |
| 2007 | 17.16 million | +55.4% |
| 2008 | 14.00 million | -18.4% |
| 2009 | 15.96 million | +14.1% |
| 2010 | 11.93 million | -25.3% |
| 2011 | 11.87 million | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 8.91 million | -25.0% |
| 2013 | 13.83 million | +55.3% |
| 2014 | 8.15 million | -41.1% |
| 2015 | 9.00 million | +10.5% |
| 2016 | 11.20 million | +24.4% |
| 2017 | 9.73 million | -13.1% |
| 2018 | 5.90 million | -39.3% |
| 2019 | 9.47 million | +60.5% |
| 2020 | 9.28 million | -2.0% |
| 2021 | 5.99 million | -35.4% |
| 2022 | 5.36 million | -10.5% |
| 2023 | 9.20 million | +71.6% |
| 2024 | 12.02 million | +30.7% |
| 2025 | 5.40 million | -55.1% |
| 2026 | 7.51 million | +39.2% |
Guatemala compared with similar countries
- Guatemala's 7.51 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.31 million, 5.7× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Guatemala's 7.51 million is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 558,621, 13.5× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17.91 million | 8.24 million | 30.13 million | 7 |
| 2010s | 10.00 million | 5.90 million | 13.83 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.82 million | 5.36 million | 12.02 million | 7 |
Countries ranked near Guatemala
- 51 Liberia 8.93 million compare
- 52 Malaysia 8.48 million compare
- 53 Cote d'Ivoire 7.83 million compare
- 55 Philippines 7.02 million compare
- 56 Chile 6.52 million compare
- 57 Burkina Faso 6.32 million compare
More climate change data for Guatemala
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 248.53 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 11,983 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 3,365 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 8,617 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 12.7 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 307.77 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,636 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,566 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 69.61 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 5.91 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual carbon dioxide emissions in Guatemala?
- Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Guatemala was 7.51 million in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 30.13 million in 2003.
- What is the lowest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.36 million in 2022.
- How does Guatemala rank for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Guatemala ranks 54th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual carbon dioxide emissions rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guatemala 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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