What is emissions of air pollutants in Colombia?

Emissions of air pollutants in Colombia was 1.32 million 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 Colombia?

The highest recorded value was 2.22 million tonnes in 1995.

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

The lowest recorded value was 52,120 tonnes in 1820.

How does Colombia rank for emissions of air pollutants?

Colombia ranks 43rd out of 220 countries with data for 2022.

Is emissions of air pollutants rising or falling in Colombia?

Over the last ten years it is up 6.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Colombia 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 Colombia

Name: emissions of air pollutants in Colombia
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)

Colombia: emissions of air pollutants was 1.32 million tonnes in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)

1.32 million tonnes

Change on year

up 1.2%

World rank

43rd

of 220 countries

All-time high

2.22 million tonnes

in 1995

All-time low

52,120 tonnes

in 1820

Years of data

273

1750–2022

emissions of air pollutants in Colombia, 1750–2022

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for emissions of air pollutants in Colombia is 1.32 million tonnes, measured in 2022.

The figure is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 6.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, emissions of air pollutants in Colombia peaked at 2.22 million tonnes in 1995 and was at its lowest, 52,120 tonnes, in 1820.

That places Colombia 43rd out of 220 countries with data for 2022, putting it 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
1750s	57,947 tonnes	57,773 tonnes	58,121 tonnes	10
1760s	57,544 tonnes	57,354 tonnes	57,734 tonnes	10
1770s	57,102 tonnes	56,894 tonnes	57,311 tonnes	10
1780s	56,619 tonnes	56,390 tonnes	56,847 tonnes	10
1790s	58,066 tonnes	56,339 tonnes	59,782 tonnes	10
1800s	58,341 tonnes	56,530 tonnes	60,160 tonnes	10
1810s	54,319 tonnes	52,518 tonnes	56,131 tonnes	10
1820s	56,201 tonnes	52,120 tonnes	60,250 tonnes	10
1830s	66,178 tonnes	61,140 tonnes	71,173 tonnes	10
1840s	78,164 tonnes	72,269 tonnes	84,000 tonnes	10
1850s	88,756 tonnes	84,881 tonnes	92,836 tonnes	10
1860s	98,720 tonnes	93,786 tonnes	103,980 tonnes	10
1870s	116,342 tonnes	105,211 tonnes	128,295 tonnes	10
1880s	146,328 tonnes	131,143 tonnes	162,757 tonnes	10
1890s	188,472 tonnes	166,680 tonnes	212,285 tonnes	10
1900s	240,643 tonnes	217,990 tonnes	264,851 tonnes	10
1910s	295,220 tonnes	270,453 tonnes	328,293 tonnes	10
1920s	393,579 tonnes	336,876 tonnes	463,818 tonnes	10
1930s	489,910 tonnes	446,956 tonnes	583,190 tonnes	10
1940s	601,536 tonnes	552,481 tonnes	656,287 tonnes	10
1950s	875,486 tonnes	745,164 tonnes	1.00 million tonnes	10
1960s	1.18 million tonnes	1.02 million tonnes	1.32 million tonnes	10
1970s	1.50 million tonnes	1.34 million tonnes	1.70 million tonnes	10
1980s	1.91 million tonnes	1.72 million tonnes	2.12 million tonnes	10
1990s	2.04 million tonnes	1.74 million tonnes	2.22 million tonnes	10
2000s	1.45 million tonnes	1.27 million tonnes	1.72 million tonnes	10
2010s	1.36 million tonnes	1.24 million tonnes	1.47 million tonnes	10
2020s	1.28 million tonnes	1.21 million tonnes	1.32 million tonnes	3

Countries ranked near Colombia

40 Angola 1.61 million tonnes compare
41 Cambodia 1.60 million tonnes compare
42 Australia 1.56 million tonnes compare
44 Algeria 1.30 million tonnes compare
45 Turkey 1.28 million tonnes compare
46 Iran 1.25 million tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 220 places →

More climate change data for Colombia

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.5% (2100)
Population growth 1.0% (2025)
Population, total 53.43 million (2025)
Urban population growth 1.3% (2025)
Urban population 42.09 million (2025)
Urban population 78.8% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 1.75 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 3.80 billion tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 1.75 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 1.75 tonnes per person (2024)

All data for Colombia →

Frequently asked questions

What is emissions of air pollutants in Colombia?: Emissions of air pollutants in Colombia was 1.32 million 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 Colombia?: The highest recorded value was 2.22 million tonnes in 1995.
What is the lowest emissions of air pollutants recorded in Colombia?: The lowest recorded value was 52,120 tonnes in 1820.
How does Colombia rank for emissions of air pollutants?: Colombia ranks 43rd out of 220 countries with data for 2022.
Is emissions of air pollutants rising or falling in Colombia?: Over the last ten years it is up 6.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Colombia 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.