What is co₂ emissions per capita vs. gdp per capita in Colombia?

Co₂ emissions per capita vs. gdp per capita in Colombia was 1.75 tonnes per person in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest co₂ emissions per capita vs. gdp per capita recorded in Colombia?

The highest recorded value was 2.03 tonnes per person in 2021.

What is the lowest co₂ emissions per capita vs. gdp per capita recorded in Colombia?

The lowest recorded value was 0.002 tonnes per person in 1859.

How does Colombia rank for co₂ emissions per capita vs. gdp per capita?

Colombia ranks 138th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.

Is co₂ emissions per capita vs. gdp per capita rising or falling in Colombia?

Over the last ten years it is down 11.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Colombia data come from?

The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita in Colombia

Name: CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita in Colombia
Creator: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
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Colombia: CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita was 1.75 tonnes per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

1.75 tonnes per person

Change on year

up 1.9%

World rank

138th

of 213 countries

All-time high

2.03 tonnes per person

in 2021

All-time low

0.002 tonnes per person

in 1859

Years of data

169

1856–2024

CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita in Colombia, 1856–2024

Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes per person.

Analysis

Colombia recorded 1.75 tonnes per person for co₂ emissions per capita vs. gdp per capita in 2024.

The figure is up 1.9% on the previous year and down 11.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, co₂ emissions per capita vs. gdp per capita in Colombia peaked at 2.03 tonnes per person in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.002 tonnes per person, in 1859.

That places Colombia 138th out of 213 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.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1850s	0.0053 tonnes per person	0.002 tonnes per person	0.0078 tonnes per person	4
1860s	0.0128 tonnes per person	0.0035 tonnes per person	0.0312 tonnes per person	10
1870s	0.03 tonnes per person	0.0221 tonnes per person	0.0486 tonnes per person	10
1880s	0.0513 tonnes per person	0.0205 tonnes per person	0.0904 tonnes per person	10
1890s	0.0243 tonnes per person	0.0188 tonnes per person	0.032 tonnes per person	10
1900s	0.0147 tonnes per person	0.0033 tonnes per person	0.0337 tonnes per person	10
1910s	0.0089 tonnes per person	0.0029 tonnes per person	0.0201 tonnes per person	10
1920s	0.0903 tonnes per person	0.0169 tonnes per person	0.1739 tonnes per person	10
1930s	0.2284 tonnes per person	0.0743 tonnes per person	0.5261 tonnes per person	10
1940s	0.4709 tonnes per person	0.3962 tonnes per person	0.5418 tonnes per person	10
1950s	0.8334 tonnes per person	0.6171 tonnes per person	1.06 tonnes per person	10
1960s	1.23 tonnes per person	1.05 tonnes per person	1.38 tonnes per person	10
1970s	1.55 tonnes per person	1.36 tonnes per person	1.74 tonnes per person	10
1980s	1.67 tonnes per person	1.63 tonnes per person	1.76 tonnes per person	10
1990s	1.72 tonnes per person	1.44 tonnes per person	1.91 tonnes per person	10
2000s	1.44 tonnes per person	1.31 tonnes per person	1.62 tonnes per person	10
2010s	1.84 tonnes per person	1.66 tonnes per person	1.98 tonnes per person	10
2020s	1.81 tonnes per person	1.72 tonnes per person	2.03 tonnes per person	5

Countries ranked near Colombia

135 Belize 1.91 tonnes per person compare
136 Morocco 1.81 tonnes per person compare
137 Moldova 1.76 tonnes per person compare
139 Costa Rica 1.71 tonnes per person compare
140 Kyrgyzstan 1.64 tonnes per person compare
141 Albania 1.59 tonnes per person compare

See the full ranking of 213 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)
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)
Share of global CO₂ emissions vs. share of population 0.2% (2024)

All data for Colombia →

Frequently asked questions

What is co₂ emissions per capita vs. gdp per capita in Colombia?: Co₂ emissions per capita vs. gdp per capita in Colombia was 1.75 tonnes per person in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest co₂ emissions per capita vs. gdp per capita recorded in Colombia?: The highest recorded value was 2.03 tonnes per person in 2021.
What is the lowest co₂ emissions per capita vs. gdp per capita recorded in Colombia?: The lowest recorded value was 0.002 tonnes per person in 1859.
How does Colombia rank for co₂ emissions per capita vs. gdp per capita?: Colombia ranks 138th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
Is co₂ emissions per capita vs. gdp per capita rising or falling in Colombia?: Over the last ten years it is down 11.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Colombia data come from?: The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita
Unit: tonnes per person
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 213 places, 22,945 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions from burning fossil fuels and industrial processes. This includes emissions from transport, electricity generation, and heating, but not land-use change.