Carbon intensity vs. GDP per capita in Argentina
Argentina: Carbon intensity vs. GDP per capita was 192.92 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
192.92 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour
Change on year
down 0.7%
World rank
131st
of 204 countries
All-time high
244.76 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour
in 1980
All-time low
180.31 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour
in 1965
Years of data
60
1965–2024
Carbon intensity vs. GDP per capita in Argentina, 1965–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour.
Analysis
In 2024, carbon intensity vs. gdp per capita in Argentina stood at 192.92 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.7% on the previous year and down 7.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, carbon intensity vs. gdp per capita in Argentina peaked at 244.76 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour in 1980 and was at its lowest, 180.31 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour, in 1965.
Argentina ranks 131st of 204 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 60 years of available data.
Carbon intensity vs. GDP per capita in Argentina, year by year
| Year | grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 180.31 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | — |
| 1966 | 187.3 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +3.9% |
| 1967 | 188.94 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.9% |
| 1968 | 192.81 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +2.0% |
| 1969 | 208.62 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +8.2% |
| 1970 | 235.85 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +13.0% |
| 1971 | 239.03 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +1.4% |
| 1972 | 239.24 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.1% |
| 1973 | 240.63 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.6% |
| 1974 | 237.13 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.5% |
| 1975 | 241.45 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +1.8% |
| 1976 | 241.22 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.1% |
| 1977 | 233.99 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -3.0% |
| 1978 | 238.63 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +2.0% |
| 1979 | 242.96 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +1.8% |
| 1980 | 244.76 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.7% |
| 1981 | 236.87 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -3.2% |
| 1982 | 236.98 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 230.94 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -2.5% |
| 1984 | 234.37 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +1.5% |
| 1985 | 225.1 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -4.0% |
| 1986 | 221.87 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.4% |
| 1987 | 234.08 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +5.5% |
| 1988 | 236.95 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +1.2% |
| 1989 | 235.42 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.6% |
| 1990 | 233.56 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.8% |
| 1991 | 238.86 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +2.3% |
| 1992 | 231.82 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -2.9% |
| 1993 | 221.1 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -4.6% |
| 1994 | 211.87 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -4.2% |
| 1995 | 216.19 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +2.0% |
| 1996 | 213.21 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.4% |
| 1997 | 221.85 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +4.1% |
| 1998 | 216.7 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -2.3% |
| 1999 | 223.1 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +3.0% |
| 2000 | 220.96 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.0% |
| 2001 | 218.53 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.1% |
| 2002 | 211.53 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -3.2% |
| 2003 | 209.34 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.0% |
| 2004 | 226.03 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +8.0% |
| 2005 | 220.26 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -2.6% |
| 2006 | 227.03 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 213.46 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -6.0% |
| 2008 | 227.44 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +6.6% |
| 2009 | 225.03 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 225.49 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 222.16 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.5% |
| 2012 | 215.14 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -3.2% |
| 2013 | 208.87 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -2.9% |
| 2014 | 207.41 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 208.1 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 203.82 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 204.01 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 200.37 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 207.66 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 202.65 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -2.4% |
| 2021 | 212.87 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +5.0% |
| 2022 | 197.43 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -7.3% |
| 2023 | 194.37 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.5% |
| 2024 | 192.92 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.7% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 192.92 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 219.89 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour, 88% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 192.92 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 213.16 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour, 91% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 191.6 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 180.31 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 208.62 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 5 |
| 1970s | 239.01 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 233.99 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 242.96 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 10 |
| 1980s | 233.74 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 221.87 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 244.76 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 10 |
| 1990s | 222.82 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 211.87 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 238.86 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 10 |
| 2000s | 219.96 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 209.34 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 227.44 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 10 |
| 2010s | 210.3 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 200.37 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 225.49 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 10 |
| 2020s | 200.05 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 192.92 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 212.87 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 5 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
- 128 Italy 194.99 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour compare
- 129 Somalia 194.2 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour compare
- 130 Benin 193.13 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour compare
- 132 United States 191.81 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour compare
- 133 El Salvador 191.66 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour compare
- 134 Sao Tome and Principe 191.11 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour compare
More climate change data for Argentina
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 1.78 billion kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 145,843 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 31,455 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 114,387 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 118.7 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 4,085 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 21,692 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 18,286 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3,406 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 69 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is carbon intensity vs. gdp per capita in Argentina?
- Carbon intensity vs. gdp per capita in Argentina was 192.92 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest carbon intensity vs. gdp per capita recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 244.76 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour in 1980.
- What is the lowest carbon intensity vs. gdp per capita recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 180.31 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour in 1965.
- How does Argentina rank for carbon intensity vs. gdp per capita?
- Argentina ranks 131st out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is carbon intensity vs. gdp per capita rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Carbon intensity vs. GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Fossil carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions per unit of total energy supply, measured in grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour.