CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Paraguay
Paraguay: CO₂ emissions embedded in trade was 5.48 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
5.48 million tonnes
Change on year
down 10.9%
World rank
59th
of 120 countries
All-time high
6.15 million tonnes
in 2022
All-time low
1.07 million tonnes
in 1998
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Paraguay, 1990–2023
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Paraguay recorded 5.48 million tonnes for co₂ emissions embedded in trade in 2023.
That represents a change of down 10.9% on the previous year and up 16.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Paraguay peaked at 6.15 million tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.07 million tonnes, in 1998.
That places Paraguay 59th out of 120 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Paraguay, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.50 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 1.61 million tonnes | +6.9% |
| 1992 | 1.68 million tonnes | +4.1% |
| 1993 | 1.49 million tonnes | -11.2% |
| 1994 | 1.52 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1995 | 1.45 million tonnes | -4.8% |
| 1996 | 1.35 million tonnes | -7.1% |
| 1997 | 1.50 million tonnes | +11.4% |
| 1998 | 1.07 million tonnes | -28.7% |
| 1999 | 1.21 million tonnes | +12.8% |
| 2000 | 2.07 million tonnes | +71.4% |
| 2001 | 1.95 million tonnes | -5.8% |
| 2002 | 1.85 million tonnes | -5.0% |
| 2003 | 1.30 million tonnes | -29.6% |
| 2004 | 1.61 million tonnes | +23.8% |
| 2005 | 1.77 million tonnes | +9.6% |
| 2006 | 1.80 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2007 | 2.49 million tonnes | +38.6% |
| 2008 | 3.53 million tonnes | +41.5% |
| 2009 | 2.53 million tonnes | -28.2% |
| 2010 | 3.69 million tonnes | +45.8% |
| 2011 | 4.60 million tonnes | +24.5% |
| 2012 | 4.25 million tonnes | -7.6% |
| 2013 | 4.69 million tonnes | +10.4% |
| 2014 | 4.64 million tonnes | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 4.00 million tonnes | -13.7% |
| 2016 | 3.76 million tonnes | -6.1% |
| 2017 | 4.48 million tonnes | +19.2% |
| 2018 | 4.70 million tonnes | +4.8% |
| 2019 | 4.90 million tonnes | +4.3% |
| 2020 | 4.61 million tonnes | -5.9% |
| 2021 | 5.61 million tonnes | +21.7% |
| 2022 | 6.15 million tonnes | +9.6% |
| 2023 | 5.48 million tonnes | -10.9% |
Paraguay compared with similar countries
- Paraguay's 5.48 million tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.87 million tonnes, 1.4× the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Paraguay's 5.48 million tonnes is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 4.89 million tonnes, 1.1× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.44 million tonnes | 1.07 million tonnes | 1.68 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.09 million tonnes | 1.30 million tonnes | 3.53 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.37 million tonnes | 3.69 million tonnes | 4.90 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.46 million tonnes | 4.61 million tonnes | 6.15 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Paraguay
More climate change data for Paraguay
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 195.39 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 39,110 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 8,239 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 30,871 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 31.09 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1,103 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 2,344 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,010 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 333.84 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 7.58 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Paraguay?
- Co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Paraguay was 5.48 million tonnes in 2023, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions embedded in trade recorded in Paraguay?
- The highest recorded value was 6.15 million tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions embedded in trade recorded in Paraguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.07 million tonnes in 1998.
- How does Paraguay rank for co₂ emissions embedded in trade?
- Paraguay ranks 59th out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions embedded in trade rising or falling in Paraguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Paraguay data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions embedded in trade. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual net carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions embedded in trade, measured in tonnes.