What is annual co₂ emissions from coal in Brazil?

Annual co₂ emissions from coal in Brazil was 50.95 million 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 coal recorded in Brazil?

The highest recorded value was 69.45 million tonnes in 2015.

What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from coal recorded in Brazil?

The lowest recorded value was 227,193 tonnes in 1856.

How does Brazil rank for annual co₂ emissions from coal?

Brazil ranks 21st out of 179 countries with data for 2024.

Is annual co₂ emissions from coal rising or falling in Brazil?

Over the last ten years it is down 26.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Brazil 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 coal. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in Brazil

Name: Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in Brazil
Creator: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Brazil: Annual CO₂ emissions from coal was 50.95 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

50.95 million tonnes

Change on year

down 7.2%

World rank

21st

of 179 countries

All-time high

69.45 million tonnes

in 2015

All-time low

227,193 tonnes

in 1856

Years of data

169

1856–2024

Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in Brazil, 1856–2024

Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

The most recent figure for annual co₂ emissions from coal in Brazil is 50.95 million tonnes, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 7.2% on the previous year and down 26.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from coal in Brazil peaked at 69.45 million tonnes in 2015 and was at its lowest, 227,193 tonnes, in 1856.

Brazil ranks 21st of 179 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1850s	288,376 tonnes	227,193 tonnes	372,714 tonnes	4
1860s	523,599 tonnes	355,327 tonnes	752,482 tonnes	10
1870s	884,500 tonnes	698,167 tonnes	1.03 million tonnes	10
1880s	1.23 million tonnes	923,420 tonnes	1.86 million tonnes	10
1890s	2.30 million tonnes	1.71 million tonnes	2.73 million tonnes	10
1900s	2.96 million tonnes	2.27 million tonnes	3.83 million tonnes	10
1910s	4.06 million tonnes	2.66 million tonnes	6.11 million tonnes	10
1920s	5.02 million tonnes	2.89 million tonnes	6.29 million tonnes	10
1930s	5.39 million tonnes	4.69 million tonnes	6.73 million tonnes	10
1940s	6.33 million tonnes	5.14 million tonnes	8.43 million tonnes	10
1950s	5.41 million tonnes	3.95 million tonnes	6.38 million tonnes	10
1960s	6.83 million tonnes	4.68 million tonnes	9.42 million tonnes	10
1970s	11.96 million tonnes	8.90 million tonnes	18.46 million tonnes	10
1980s	30.41 million tonnes	19.72 million tonnes	40.23 million tonnes	10
1990s	43.83 million tonnes	37.09 million tonnes	47.05 million tonnes	10
2000s	51.00 million tonnes	43.59 million tonnes	55.32 million tonnes	10
2010s	64.30 million tonnes	56.69 million tonnes	69.45 million tonnes	10
2020s	57.17 million tonnes	50.95 million tonnes	67.94 million tonnes	5

Countries ranked near Brazil

18 Thailand 60.22 million tonnes compare
19 North Korea 57.15 million tonnes compare
20 Ukraine 54.56 million tonnes compare
22 Pakistan 45.25 million tonnes compare
23 Mexico 40.18 million tonnes compare
24 Mongolia 38.73 million tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 179 places →

More climate change data for Brazil

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 1.6% (2100)
Population growth 0.4% (2025)
Population, total 212.81 million (2025)
Urban population growth 0.7% (2025)
Urban population 187.65 million (2025)
Urban population 88.2% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 2.28 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 18.20 billion tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 2.28 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 2.28 tonnes per person (2024)

All data for Brazil →

Frequently asked questions

What is annual co₂ emissions from coal in Brazil?: Annual co₂ emissions from coal in Brazil was 50.95 million 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 coal recorded in Brazil?: The highest recorded value was 69.45 million tonnes in 2015.
What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from coal recorded in Brazil?: The lowest recorded value was 227,193 tonnes in 1856.
How does Brazil rank for annual co₂ emissions from coal?: Brazil ranks 21st out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
Is annual co₂ emissions from coal rising or falling in Brazil?: Over the last ten years it is down 26.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Brazil 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 coal. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Annual CO₂ emissions from coal
Unit: tonnes
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 179 places, 18,115 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from coal, measured in tonnes.