CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry was 5.44 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
5.44 million tonnes
Change on year
up 3.9%
World rank
109th
of 215 countries
All-time high
5.44 million tonnes
in 2024
All-time low
183,200 tonnes
in 1950
Years of data
75
1950–2024
CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Nicaragua, 1950–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Nicaragua is 5.44 million tonnes, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 75 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.9% on the previous year and up 21.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Nicaragua peaked at 5.44 million tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 183,200 tonnes, in 1950.
That places Nicaragua 109th 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 Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 183,200 tonnes | — |
| 1951 | 190,528 tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1952 | 263,808 tonnes | +38.5% |
| 1953 | 274,800 tonnes | +4.2% |
| 1954 | 304,112 tonnes | +10.7% |
| 1955 | 377,392 tonnes | +24.1% |
| 1956 | 355,408 tonnes | -5.8% |
| 1957 | 395,712 tonnes | +11.3% |
| 1958 | 582,576 tonnes | +47.2% |
| 1959 | 461,664 tonnes | -20.8% |
| 1960 | 516,624 tonnes | +11.9% |
| 1961 | 542,272 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 1962 | 637,536 tonnes | +17.6% |
| 1963 | 817,072 tonnes | +28.2% |
| 1964 | 919,664 tonnes | +12.6% |
| 1965 | 747,456 tonnes | -18.7% |
| 1966 | 919,664 tonnes | +23.0% |
| 1967 | 1.03 million tonnes | +12.4% |
| 1968 | 1.18 million tonnes | +14.2% |
| 1969 | 1.23 million tonnes | +4.3% |
| 1970 | 1.34 million tonnes | +8.9% |
| 1971 | 1.45 million tonnes | +7.9% |
| 1972 | 1.55 million tonnes | +6.8% |
| 1973 | 1.73 million tonnes | +12.1% |
| 1974 | 1.83 million tonnes | +5.7% |
| 1975 | 1.84 million tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1976 | 2.11 million tonnes | +14.7% |
| 1977 | 2.72 million tonnes | +29.0% |
| 1978 | 2.53 million tonnes | -7.0% |
| 1979 | 1.67 million tonnes | -34.2% |
| 1980 | 1.95 million tonnes | +16.9% |
| 1981 | 2.06 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 1982 | 2.06 million tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1983 | 1.95 million tonnes | -5.5% |
| 1984 | 1.80 million tonnes | -7.7% |
| 1985 | 1.94 million tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1986 | 2.21 million tonnes | +14.0% |
| 1987 | 2.39 million tonnes | +8.0% |
| 1988 | 2.19 million tonnes | -8.0% |
| 1989 | 1.41 million tonnes | -35.7% |
| 1990 | 1.95 million tonnes | +38.2% |
| 1991 | 1.88 million tonnes | -3.4% |
| 1992 | 2.25 million tonnes | +19.6% |
| 1993 | 2.17 million tonnes | -3.6% |
| 1994 | 2.39 million tonnes | +9.8% |
| 1995 | 2.62 million tonnes | +9.7% |
| 1996 | 2.69 million tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1997 | 2.95 million tonnes | +9.7% |
| 1998 | 3.23 million tonnes | +9.4% |
| 1999 | 3.45 million tonnes | +6.7% |
| 2000 | 3.50 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2001 | 3.70 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 2002 | 3.76 million tonnes | +1.5% |
| 2003 | 3.96 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 2004 | 4.16 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2005 | 4.05 million tonnes | -2.6% |
| 2006 | 4.20 million tonnes | +3.7% |
| 2007 | 4.34 million tonnes | +3.2% |
| 2008 | 4.15 million tonnes | -4.2% |
| 2009 | 4.24 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2010 | 4.23 million tonnes | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 4.53 million tonnes | +7.1% |
| 2012 | 4.31 million tonnes | -4.9% |
| 2013 | 4.35 million tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 4.47 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 2015 | 5.14 million tonnes | +15.1% |
| 2016 | 5.10 million tonnes | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 5.16 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 4.94 million tonnes | -4.4% |
| 2019 | 5.00 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 4.46 million tonnes | -10.8% |
| 2021 | 4.95 million tonnes | +11.0% |
| 2022 | 4.94 million tonnes | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 5.24 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 2024 | 5.44 million tonnes | +3.9% |
Nicaragua compared with similar countries
- Nicaragua's 5.44 million tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.44 million tonnes, 1.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Nicaragua's 5.44 million tonnes is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 5.90 million tonnes, 92% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 338,920 tonnes | 183,200 tonnes | 582,576 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 854,445 tonnes | 516,624 tonnes | 1.23 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.88 million tonnes | 1.34 million tonnes | 2.72 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.00 million tonnes | 1.41 million tonnes | 2.39 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.56 million tonnes | 1.88 million tonnes | 3.45 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.01 million tonnes | 3.50 million tonnes | 4.34 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.72 million tonnes | 4.23 million tonnes | 5.16 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.01 million tonnes | 4.46 million tonnes | 5.44 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
More climate change data for Nicaragua
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 98.12 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 12,149 kt (2023)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,593 kt (2023)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 9,557 kt (2023)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 9.78 kt (2023)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 341.31 kt (2023)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 485.08 kt (2023)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 394.21 kt (2023)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 90.87 kt (2023)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1.49 kt (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Nicaragua?
- Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Nicaragua was 5.44 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 Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 5.44 million tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 183,200 tonnes in 1950.
- How does Nicaragua rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry?
- Nicaragua ranks 109th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nicaragua 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.