CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Paraguay
Paraguay: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry was 7.59 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
7.59 million tonnes
Change on year
up 4.0%
World rank
99th
of 215 countries
All-time high
8.09 million tonnes
in 2018
All-time low
47,632 tonnes
in 1951
Years of data
75
1950–2024
CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Paraguay, 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 Paraguay is 7.59 million tonnes, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 4.0% on the previous year and up 46.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Paraguay peaked at 8.09 million tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 47,632 tonnes, in 1951.
That places Paraguay 99th 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 Paraguay, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 62,288 tonnes | — |
| 1951 | 47,632 tonnes | -23.5% |
| 1952 | 98,928 tonnes | +107.7% |
| 1953 | 120,912 tonnes | +22.2% |
| 1954 | 179,536 tonnes | +48.5% |
| 1955 | 183,200 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1956 | 190,528 tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1957 | 205,184 tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1958 | 238,160 tonnes | +16.1% |
| 1959 | 296,784 tonnes | +24.6% |
| 1960 | 296,784 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1961 | 355,408 tonnes | +19.8% |
| 1962 | 384,720 tonnes | +8.2% |
| 1963 | 403,040 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1964 | 421,360 tonnes | +4.5% |
| 1965 | 534,944 tonnes | +27.0% |
| 1966 | 498,304 tonnes | -6.8% |
| 1967 | 479,984 tonnes | -3.7% |
| 1968 | 578,912 tonnes | +20.6% |
| 1969 | 501,968 tonnes | -13.3% |
| 1970 | 699,824 tonnes | +39.4% |
| 1971 | 604,560 tonnes | -13.6% |
| 1972 | 677,840 tonnes | +12.1% |
| 1973 | 831,728 tonnes | +22.7% |
| 1974 | 901,344 tonnes | +8.4% |
| 1975 | 769,440 tonnes | -14.6% |
| 1976 | 956,304 tonnes | +24.3% |
| 1977 | 1.06 million tonnes | +10.7% |
| 1978 | 1.37 million tonnes | +29.8% |
| 1979 | 1.25 million tonnes | -8.8% |
| 1980 | 1.40 million tonnes | +12.0% |
| 1981 | 1.31 million tonnes | -6.5% |
| 1982 | 1.31 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 1.34 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1984 | 1.44 million tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1985 | 1.53 million tonnes | +6.1% |
| 1986 | 1.58 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1987 | 1.76 million tonnes | +11.6% |
| 1988 | 2.00 million tonnes | +13.7% |
| 1989 | 2.08 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1990 | 1.99 million tonnes | -4.2% |
| 1991 | 1.97 million tonnes | -1.3% |
| 1992 | 2.36 million tonnes | +19.9% |
| 1993 | 2.70 million tonnes | +14.6% |
| 1994 | 3.14 million tonnes | +16.1% |
| 1995 | 3.65 million tonnes | +16.1% |
| 1996 | 3.44 million tonnes | -5.5% |
| 1997 | 3.85 million tonnes | +11.9% |
| 1998 | 4.14 million tonnes | +7.3% |
| 1999 | 4.13 million tonnes | -0.1% |
| 2000 | 3.36 million tonnes | -18.7% |
| 2001 | 3.50 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 2002 | 3.67 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 2003 | 3.81 million tonnes | +3.7% |
| 2004 | 3.85 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 3.55 million tonnes | -7.8% |
| 2006 | 3.68 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 2007 | 3.84 million tonnes | +4.3% |
| 2008 | 4.05 million tonnes | +5.4% |
| 2009 | 4.26 million tonnes | +5.2% |
| 2010 | 4.77 million tonnes | +11.9% |
| 2011 | 4.99 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 2012 | 4.87 million tonnes | -2.3% |
| 2013 | 4.95 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 5.20 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2015 | 5.69 million tonnes | +9.4% |
| 2016 | 6.80 million tonnes | +19.5% |
| 2017 | 7.67 million tonnes | +12.8% |
| 2018 | 8.09 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 2019 | 7.83 million tonnes | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 7.11 million tonnes | -9.2% |
| 2021 | 7.84 million tonnes | +10.3% |
| 2022 | 7.19 million tonnes | -8.3% |
| 2023 | 7.30 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2024 | 7.59 million tonnes | +4.0% |
Paraguay compared with similar countries
- Paraguay's 7.59 million tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 9.32 million tonnes, 81% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Paraguay's 7.59 million tonnes is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 5.90 million tonnes, 1.3× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Paraguay changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | +107.7% | 47,632 tonnes | 98,928 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 162,315 tonnes | 47,632 tonnes | 296,784 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 445,542 tonnes | 296,784 tonnes | 578,912 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 912,703 tonnes | 604,560 tonnes | 1.37 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.57 million tonnes | 1.31 million tonnes | 2.08 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.14 million tonnes | 1.97 million tonnes | 4.14 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.76 million tonnes | 3.36 million tonnes | 4.26 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.09 million tonnes | 4.77 million tonnes | 8.09 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.40 million tonnes | 7.11 million tonnes | 7.84 million tonnes | 5 |
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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 by fuel or industry in Paraguay?
- Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Paraguay was 7.59 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 Paraguay?
- The highest recorded value was 8.09 million tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Paraguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 47,632 tonnes in 1951.
- How does Paraguay rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry?
- Paraguay ranks 99th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry rising or falling in Paraguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.0%. 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 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.