CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Guatemala
Guatemala: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry was 17.36 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
17.36 million tonnes
Change on year
up 3.9%
World rank
68th
of 215 countries
All-time high
17.36 million tonnes
in 2024
All-time low
597,232 tonnes
in 1950
Years of data
75
1950–2024
CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Guatemala, 1950–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Guatemala stood at 17.36 million tonnes. That is the highest value across all 75 years on record.
The figure is up 3.9% on the previous year and up 80.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Guatemala peaked at 17.36 million tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 597,232 tonnes, in 1950.
That places Guatemala 68th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, 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 by fuel or industry in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 597,232 tonnes | — |
| 1951 | 608,224 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1952 | 615,552 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1953 | 652,192 tonnes | +6.0% |
| 1954 | 714,480 tonnes | +9.6% |
| 1955 | 875,696 tonnes | +22.6% |
| 1956 | 937,984 tonnes | +7.1% |
| 1957 | 937,984 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 1.07 million tonnes | +14.1% |
| 1959 | 1.18 million tonnes | +10.3% |
| 1960 | 1.29 million tonnes | +9.3% |
| 1961 | 1.34 million tonnes | +4.3% |
| 1962 | 1.32 million tonnes | -1.6% |
| 1963 | 1.44 million tonnes | +9.1% |
| 1964 | 1.68 million tonnes | +16.2% |
| 1965 | 1.86 million tonnes | +10.7% |
| 1966 | 1.64 million tonnes | -11.6% |
| 1967 | 1.87 million tonnes | +14.1% |
| 1968 | 2.05 million tonnes | +9.6% |
| 1969 | 2.17 million tonnes | +5.7% |
| 1970 | 2.19 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1971 | 2.33 million tonnes | +6.4% |
| 1972 | 2.58 million tonnes | +10.7% |
| 1973 | 2.78 million tonnes | +8.0% |
| 1974 | 2.91 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1975 | 3.33 million tonnes | +14.2% |
| 1976 | 3.09 million tonnes | -7.3% |
| 1977 | 3.57 million tonnes | +15.6% |
| 1978 | 3.87 million tonnes | +8.5% |
| 1979 | 4.40 million tonnes | +13.8% |
| 1980 | 4.22 million tonnes | -4.1% |
| 1981 | 3.68 million tonnes | -12.9% |
| 1982 | 3.31 million tonnes | -10.0% |
| 1983 | 2.89 million tonnes | -12.7% |
| 1984 | 3.18 million tonnes | +9.9% |
| 1985 | 3.26 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 1986 | 3.35 million tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1987 | 3.29 million tonnes | -1.7% |
| 1988 | 3.70 million tonnes | +12.2% |
| 1989 | 3.79 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 1990 | 4.23 million tonnes | +11.6% |
| 1991 | 4.32 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1992 | 5.30 million tonnes | +22.8% |
| 1993 | 5.08 million tonnes | -4.1% |
| 1994 | 6.22 million tonnes | +22.4% |
| 1995 | 6.56 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 1996 | 6.08 million tonnes | -7.3% |
| 1997 | 6.93 million tonnes | +14.0% |
| 1998 | 8.00 million tonnes | +15.4% |
| 1999 | 8.08 million tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2000 | 8.36 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 2001 | 8.86 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 2002 | 8.85 million tonnes | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 8.64 million tonnes | -2.4% |
| 2004 | 9.14 million tonnes | +5.9% |
| 2005 | 9.56 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 2006 | 9.51 million tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 9.96 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 2008 | 8.72 million tonnes | -12.4% |
| 2009 | 10.08 million tonnes | +15.6% |
| 2010 | 8.71 million tonnes | -13.5% |
| 2011 | 8.83 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 8.92 million tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2013 | 9.03 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 9.63 million tonnes | +6.6% |
| 2015 | 10.45 million tonnes | +8.5% |
| 2016 | 10.79 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2017 | 11.94 million tonnes | +10.7% |
| 2018 | 12.62 million tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2019 | 13.56 million tonnes | +7.5% |
| 2020 | 12.89 million tonnes | -5.0% |
| 2021 | 14.67 million tonnes | +13.8% |
| 2022 | 15.77 million tonnes | +7.5% |
| 2023 | 16.71 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 2024 | 17.36 million tonnes | +3.9% |
Guatemala compared with similar countries
- Guatemala's 17.36 million tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 9.32 million tonnes, 1.9× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Guatemala's 17.36 million tonnes is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 5.90 million tonnes, 2.9× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 818,904 tonnes | 597,232 tonnes | 1.18 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.67 million tonnes | 1.29 million tonnes | 2.17 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.10 million tonnes | 2.19 million tonnes | 4.40 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.47 million tonnes | 2.89 million tonnes | 4.22 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.08 million tonnes | 4.23 million tonnes | 8.08 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.17 million tonnes | 8.36 million tonnes | 10.08 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.45 million tonnes | 8.71 million tonnes | 13.56 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.48 million tonnes | 12.89 million tonnes | 17.36 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Guatemala
More climate change data for Guatemala
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 11,983 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 3,365 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 8,617 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 12.7 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 307.77 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,636 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,566 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 69.61 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 5.91 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Guatemala?
- Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Guatemala was 17.36 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 17.36 million tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 597,232 tonnes in 1950.
- How does Guatemala rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry?
- Guatemala ranks 68th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 80.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guatemala 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 by fuel or industry. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from oil, measured in tonnes.