What is emissions of air pollutants in Aruba?

Emissions of air pollutants in Aruba was 8,653 tonnes in 2022, according to Hoesly et al. (2024) - Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest emissions of air pollutants recorded in Aruba?

The highest recorded value was 14,220 tonnes in 2005.

What is the lowest emissions of air pollutants recorded in Aruba?

The lowest recorded value was 80.96 tonnes in 1750.

How does Aruba rank for emissions of air pollutants?

Aruba ranks 183rd out of 220 countries with data for 2022.

Is emissions of air pollutants rising or falling in Aruba?

Over the last ten years it is down 13.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Aruba data come from?

The figures come from Hoesly et al. (2024) - Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of emissions of air pollutants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

emissions of air pollutants in Aruba

Name: emissions of air pollutants in Aruba
Creator: Hoesly et al. (2024) - Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Aruba: emissions of air pollutants was 8,653 tonnes in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)

8,653 tonnes

Change on year

up 4.9%

World rank

183rd

of 220 countries

All-time high

14,220 tonnes

in 2005

All-time low

80.96 tonnes

in 1750

Years of data

273

1750–2022

emissions of air pollutants in Aruba, 1750–2022

Source: Hoesly et al. (2024) - Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

Aruba recorded 8,653 tonnes for emissions of air pollutants in 2022.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.9% on the previous year and down 13.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, emissions of air pollutants in Aruba peaked at 14,220 tonnes in 2005 and was at its lowest, 80.96 tonnes, in 1750.

Aruba ranks 183rd of 220 countries on this measure, in the bottom 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
1750s	83.29 tonnes	80.96 tonnes	85.59 tonnes	10
1760s	88.48 tonnes	86.09 tonnes	90.84 tonnes	10
1770s	93.8 tonnes	91.36 tonnes	96.2 tonnes	10
1780s	99.19 tonnes	96.72 tonnes	101.61 tonnes	10
1790s	104.6 tonnes	102.14 tonnes	107.01 tonnes	10
1800s	107.64 tonnes	107.53 tonnes	107.73 tonnes	10
1810s	107.66 tonnes	107.55 tonnes	107.74 tonnes	10
1820s	107.21 tonnes	106.87 tonnes	107.52 tonnes	10
1830s	106.21 tonnes	105.6 tonnes	106.78 tonnes	10
1840s	109.46 tonnes	105.46 tonnes	113.29 tonnes	10
1850s	119.06 tonnes	111.77 tonnes	134.51 tonnes	10
1860s	180.15 tonnes	139.57 tonnes	214.26 tonnes	10
1870s	231.3 tonnes	219.8 tonnes	240.05 tonnes	10
1880s	261.09 tonnes	241.37 tonnes	274.84 tonnes	10
1890s	274.95 tonnes	264.89 tonnes	286.19 tonnes	10
1900s	253.08 tonnes	251.12 tonnes	254.43 tonnes	10
1910s	314.11 tonnes	250.38 tonnes	371.71 tonnes	10
1920s	604.66 tonnes	383.76 tonnes	837.41 tonnes	10
1930s	1,020 tonnes	896.54 tonnes	1,149 tonnes	10
1940s	1,172 tonnes	1,152 tonnes	1,189 tonnes	10
1950s	1,099 tonnes	968.52 tonnes	1,170 tonnes	10
1960s	663.79 tonnes	542.54 tonnes	867.07 tonnes	10
1970s	731.05 tonnes	616.04 tonnes	1,181 tonnes	10
1980s	1,212 tonnes	661.59 tonnes	1,839 tonnes	10
1990s	8,849 tonnes	6,216 tonnes	13,312 tonnes	10
2000s	11,706 tonnes	9,962 tonnes	14,220 tonnes	10
2010s	9,673 tonnes	8,774 tonnes	10,152 tonnes	10
2020s	8,344 tonnes	8,128 tonnes	8,653 tonnes	3

Countries ranked near Aruba

180 East Timor 10,541 tonnes compare
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185 Brunei 7,766 tonnes compare
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More climate change data for Aruba

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.0% (2100)
Population growth 0.7% (2025)
Population, total 108,785 (2025)
Urban population growth 0.7% (2025)
Urban population 67,173 (2025)
Urban population 61.7% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 8.52 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 75.77 million tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 8.52 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 8.52 tonnes per person (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is emissions of air pollutants in Aruba?: Emissions of air pollutants in Aruba was 8,653 tonnes in 2022, according to Hoesly et al. (2024) - Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest emissions of air pollutants recorded in Aruba?: The highest recorded value was 14,220 tonnes in 2005.
What is the lowest emissions of air pollutants recorded in Aruba?: The lowest recorded value was 80.96 tonnes in 1750.
How does Aruba rank for emissions of air pollutants?: Aruba ranks 183rd out of 220 countries with data for 2022.
Is emissions of air pollutants rising or falling in Aruba?: Over the last ten years it is down 13.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Aruba data come from?: The figures come from Hoesly et al. (2024) - Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of emissions of air pollutants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: emissions of air pollutants
Unit: tonnes
Source: Hoesly et al. (2024) - Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 220 places, 60,060 data points, 1750–2022
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a pollutant produced from the incomplete combustion of carbon-based fuels such as oil, gas, wood, and coal. CO is a harmful gas that contributes to both outdoor and indoor air pollution.