Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Chile
Chile: Annual CO₂ emissions from cement was 851,050 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
851,050 tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
91st
of 211 countries
All-time high
1.32 million tonnes
in 2007
All-time low
50,880 tonnes
in 1931
Years of data
97
1928–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Chile, 1928–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Chile recorded 851,050 tonnes for annual co₂ emissions from cement in 2024.
The figure is down 16.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from cement in Chile peaked at 1.32 million tonnes in 2007 and was at its lowest, 50,880 tonnes, in 1931.
Chile ranks 91st of 211 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Chile, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 54,569 tonnes | — |
| 1929 | 72,619 tonnes | +33.1% |
| 1930 | 79,878 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 1931 | 50,880 tonnes | -36.3% |
| 1932 | 54,514 tonnes | +7.1% |
| 1933 | 69,051 tonnes | +26.7% |
| 1934 | 101,683 tonnes | +47.3% |
| 1935 | 141,636 tonnes | +39.3% |
| 1936 | 123,476 tonnes | -12.8% |
| 1937 | 156,274 tonnes | +26.6% |
| 1938 | 181,714 tonnes | +16.3% |
| 1939 | 167,177 tonnes | -8.0% |
| 1940 | 188,983 tonnes | +13.0% |
| 1941 | 178,080 tonnes | -5.8% |
| 1942 | 181,600 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1943 | 185,348 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1944 | 178,080 tonnes | -3.9% |
| 1945 | 203,520 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 1946 | 287,108 tonnes | +41.1% |
| 1947 | 298,011 tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1948 | 265,459 tonnes | -10.9% |
| 1949 | 243,497 tonnes | -8.3% |
| 1950 | 254,400 tonnes | +4.5% |
| 1951 | 345,257 tonnes | +35.7% |
| 1952 | 403,406 tonnes | +16.8% |
| 1953 | 377,966 tonnes | -6.3% |
| 1954 | 381,600 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1955 | 396,137 tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1956 | 381,718 tonnes | -3.6% |
| 1957 | 359,794 tonnes | -5.7% |
| 1958 | 359,794 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 414,308 tonnes | +15.2% |
| 1960 | 414,308 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1961 | 436,114 tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1962 | 505,276 tonnes | +15.9% |
| 1963 | 577,851 tonnes | +14.4% |
| 1964 | 625,097 tonnes | +8.2% |
| 1965 | 585,120 tonnes | -6.4% |
| 1966 | 675,845 tonnes | +15.5% |
| 1967 | 610,443 tonnes | -9.7% |
| 1968 | 610,665 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 708,685 tonnes | +16.1% |
| 1970 | 1.01 million tonnes | +42.6% |
| 1971 | 664,073 tonnes | -34.3% |
| 1972 | 659,086 tonnes | -0.8% |
| 1973 | 643,436 tonnes | -2.4% |
| 1974 | 654,920 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1975 | 456,965 tonnes | -30.2% |
| 1976 | 425,472 tonnes | -6.9% |
| 1977 | 486,984 tonnes | +14.5% |
| 1978 | 498,947 tonnes | +2.5% |
| 1979 | 561,924 tonnes | +12.6% |
| 1980 | 642,639 tonnes | +14.4% |
| 1981 | 740,128 tonnes | +15.2% |
| 1982 | 440,515 tonnes | -40.5% |
| 1983 | 478,117 tonnes | +8.5% |
| 1984 | 518,989 tonnes | +8.5% |
| 1985 | 517,494 tonnes | -0.3% |
| 1986 | 507,582 tonnes | -1.9% |
| 1987 | 550,762 tonnes | +8.5% |
| 1988 | 633,239 tonnes | +15.0% |
| 1989 | 657,686 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1990 | 676,037 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1991 | 714,981 tonnes | +5.8% |
| 1992 | 871,327 tonnes | +21.9% |
| 1993 | 1.00 million tonnes | +15.3% |
| 1994 | 1.12 million tonnes | +11.4% |
| 1995 | 991,803 tonnes | -11.4% |
| 1996 | 961,196 tonnes | -3.1% |
| 1997 | 945,944 tonnes | -1.6% |
| 1998 | 1.13 million tonnes | +19.5% |
| 1999 | 950,820 tonnes | -15.9% |
| 2000 | 1.01 million tonnes | +6.3% |
| 2001 | 1.01 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 1.08 million tonnes | +6.5% |
| 2003 | 1.11 million tonnes | +3.2% |
| 2004 | 1.19 million tonnes | +7.2% |
| 2005 | 1.15 million tonnes | -3.5% |
| 2006 | 1.24 million tonnes | +7.3% |
| 2007 | 1.32 million tonnes | +6.5% |
| 2008 | 1.31 million tonnes | -0.7% |
| 2009 | 1.08 million tonnes | -17.3% |
| 2010 | 1.05 million tonnes | -3.2% |
| 2011 | 1.08 million tonnes | +3.2% |
| 2012 | 1.13 million tonnes | +4.4% |
| 2013 | 1.09 million tonnes | -3.7% |
| 2014 | 1.02 million tonnes | -5.9% |
| 2015 | 1.03 million tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 1.12 million tonnes | +8.4% |
| 2017 | 914,931 tonnes | -18.3% |
| 2018 | 730,440 tonnes | -20.2% |
| 2019 | 840,466 tonnes | +15.1% |
| 2020 | 879,683 tonnes | +4.7% |
| 2021 | 944,112 tonnes | +7.3% |
| 2022 | 851,050 tonnes | -9.9% |
| 2023 | 851,050 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 851,050 tonnes | +0.0% |
Chile compared with similar countries
- Chile's 851,050 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 541,140 tonnes, 1.6× the median. (73 countries reporting)
- Chile's 851,050 tonnes is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 279,136 tonnes, 3.0× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 63,594 tonnes | 54,569 tonnes | 72,619 tonnes | 2 |
| 1930s | 112,628 tonnes | 50,880 tonnes | 181,714 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 220,969 tonnes | 178,080 tonnes | 298,011 tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 367,438 tonnes | 254,400 tonnes | 414,308 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 574,940 tonnes | 414,308 tonnes | 708,685 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 606,229 tonnes | 425,472 tonnes | 1.01 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 568,715 tonnes | 440,515 tonnes | 740,128 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 936,689 tonnes | 676,037 tonnes | 1.13 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.15 million tonnes | 1.01 million tonnes | 1.32 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.00 million tonnes | 730,440 tonnes | 1.13 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 875,389 tonnes | 851,050 tonnes | 944,112 tonnes | 5 |
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More climate change data for Chile
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 15,030 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4,258 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 10,772 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,015 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from cement in Chile?
- Annual co₂ emissions from cement in Chile was 851,050 tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from cement recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 1.32 million tonnes in 2007.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from cement recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 50,880 tonnes in 1931.
- How does Chile rank for annual co₂ emissions from cement?
- Chile ranks 91st out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from cement rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from cement. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from cement, measured in tonnes.