CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Chile
Chile: CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change was 88.32 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
88.32 million tonnes
Change on year
down 2.5%
World rank
49th
of 194 countries
All-time high
120.36 million tonnes
in 2016
All-time low
7.36 million tonnes
in 1850
Years of data
175
1850–2024
CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Chile, 1850–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Chile stood at 88.32 million tonnes.
The figure is down 2.5% on the previous year and down 23.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Chile peaked at 120.36 million tonnes in 2016 and was at its lowest, 7.36 million tonnes, in 1850.
Chile ranks 49th of 194 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Chile, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 7.36 million tonnes | — |
| 1851 | 8.91 million tonnes | +21.1% |
| 1852 | 9.21 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1853 | 9.44 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 1854 | 9.60 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1855 | 9.33 million tonnes | -2.8% |
| 1856 | 10.00 million tonnes | +7.2% |
| 1857 | 10.68 million tonnes | +6.8% |
| 1858 | 12.27 million tonnes | +14.9% |
| 1859 | 11.32 million tonnes | -7.7% |
| 1860 | 11.74 million tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1861 | 11.77 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1862 | 11.89 million tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1863 | 12.08 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1864 | 12.48 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 1865 | 12.89 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 1866 | 12.06 million tonnes | -6.4% |
| 1867 | 13.62 million tonnes | +12.9% |
| 1868 | 14.17 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1869 | 12.74 million tonnes | -10.1% |
| 1870 | 15.29 million tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1871 | 13.73 million tonnes | -10.2% |
| 1872 | 13.98 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1873 | 16.28 million tonnes | +16.4% |
| 1874 | 15.16 million tonnes | -6.9% |
| 1875 | 17.93 million tonnes | +18.3% |
| 1876 | 17.52 million tonnes | -2.3% |
| 1877 | 18.13 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1878 | 16.60 million tonnes | -8.4% |
| 1879 | 16.39 million tonnes | -1.2% |
| 1880 | 17.01 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1881 | 17.61 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1882 | 18.76 million tonnes | +6.5% |
| 1883 | 18.57 million tonnes | -1.0% |
| 1884 | 19.11 million tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1885 | 19.40 million tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1886 | 18.62 million tonnes | -4.0% |
| 1887 | 19.06 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 1888 | 20.73 million tonnes | +8.8% |
| 1889 | 20.73 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1890 | 21.74 million tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1891 | 25.07 million tonnes | +15.3% |
| 1892 | 23.31 million tonnes | -7.0% |
| 1893 | 23.71 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1894 | 26.22 million tonnes | +10.6% |
| 1895 | 27.59 million tonnes | +5.2% |
| 1896 | 26.22 million tonnes | -5.0% |
| 1897 | 23.10 million tonnes | -11.9% |
| 1898 | 22.07 million tonnes | -4.5% |
| 1899 | 24.14 million tonnes | +9.4% |
| 1900 | 26.62 million tonnes | +10.2% |
| 1901 | 27.22 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 1902 | 27.01 million tonnes | -0.8% |
| 1903 | 27.91 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 1904 | 29.09 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 1905 | 30.61 million tonnes | +5.2% |
| 1906 | 33.29 million tonnes | +8.8% |
| 1907 | 36.12 million tonnes | +8.5% |
| 1908 | 37.34 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1909 | 36.11 million tonnes | -3.3% |
| 1910 | 39.02 million tonnes | +8.1% |
| 1911 | 34.92 million tonnes | -10.5% |
| 1912 | 35.55 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1913 | 36.62 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1914 | 37.94 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1915 | 36.10 million tonnes | -4.9% |
| 1916 | 42.27 million tonnes | +17.1% |
| 1917 | 42.80 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1918 | 38.38 million tonnes | -10.3% |
| 1919 | 39.21 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1920 | 38.85 million tonnes | -0.9% |
| 1921 | 37.51 million tonnes | -3.4% |
| 1922 | 34.86 million tonnes | -7.1% |
| 1923 | 35.36 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1924 | 36.40 million tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1925 | 37.64 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1926 | 36.73 million tonnes | -2.4% |
| 1927 | 38.66 million tonnes | +5.2% |
| 1928 | 40.94 million tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1929 | 40.66 million tonnes | -0.7% |
| 1930 | 42.83 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1931 | 42.74 million tonnes | -0.2% |
| 1932 | 46.38 million tonnes | +8.5% |
| 1933 | 43.43 million tonnes | -6.4% |
| 1934 | 44.87 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 1935 | 46.23 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1936 | 46.98 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1937 | 49.12 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 1938 | 45.38 million tonnes | -7.6% |
| 1939 | 44.86 million tonnes | -1.2% |
| 1940 | 46.31 million tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1941 | 44.80 million tonnes | -3.3% |
| 1942 | 42.19 million tonnes | -5.8% |
| 1943 | 44.70 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 1944 | 46.03 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1945 | 46.58 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1946 | 43.80 million tonnes | -6.0% |
| 1947 | 43.67 million tonnes | -0.3% |
| 1948 | 44.83 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1949 | 46.72 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 1950 | 47.62 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1951 | 46.41 million tonnes | -2.5% |
| 1952 | 45.55 million tonnes | -1.9% |
| 1953 | 46.58 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 1954 | 48.82 million tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1955 | 50.99 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 1956 | 52.32 million tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1957 | 55.09 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1958 | 55.56 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1959 | 57.21 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1960 | 58.09 million tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1961 | 50.97 million tonnes | -12.3% |
| 1962 | 51.37 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1963 | 50.23 million tonnes | -2.2% |
| 1964 | 50.47 million tonnes | +0.5% |
| 1965 | 49.01 million tonnes | -2.9% |
| 1966 | 49.92 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1967 | 49.49 million tonnes | -0.9% |
| 1968 | 51.86 million tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1969 | 61.76 million tonnes | +19.1% |
| 1970 | 61.68 million tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1971 | 65.30 million tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1972 | 73.50 million tonnes | +12.6% |
| 1973 | 74.10 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1974 | 65.92 million tonnes | -11.0% |
| 1975 | 76.00 million tonnes | +15.3% |
| 1976 | 59.19 million tonnes | -22.1% |
| 1977 | 50.32 million tonnes | -15.0% |
| 1978 | 45.56 million tonnes | -9.5% |
| 1979 | 44.46 million tonnes | -2.4% |
| 1980 | 43.02 million tonnes | -3.2% |
| 1981 | 36.30 million tonnes | -15.6% |
| 1982 | 30.71 million tonnes | -15.4% |
| 1983 | 30.82 million tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1984 | 32.41 million tonnes | +5.2% |
| 1985 | 30.68 million tonnes | -5.3% |
| 1986 | 26.04 million tonnes | -15.1% |
| 1987 | 28.08 million tonnes | +7.8% |
| 1988 | 36.11 million tonnes | +28.6% |
| 1989 | 34.45 million tonnes | -4.6% |
| 1990 | 33.61 million tonnes | -2.4% |
| 1991 | 29.00 million tonnes | -13.7% |
| 1992 | 30.48 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1993 | 41.39 million tonnes | +35.8% |
| 1994 | 41.41 million tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1995 | 46.52 million tonnes | +12.3% |
| 1996 | 54.92 million tonnes | +18.1% |
| 1997 | 71.31 million tonnes | +29.8% |
| 1998 | 68.12 million tonnes | -4.5% |
| 1999 | 74.72 million tonnes | +9.7% |
| 2000 | 81.41 million tonnes | +8.9% |
| 2001 | 79.18 million tonnes | -2.7% |
| 2002 | 74.36 million tonnes | -6.1% |
| 2003 | 86.55 million tonnes | +16.4% |
| 2004 | 85.29 million tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2005 | 89.72 million tonnes | +5.2% |
| 2006 | 88.91 million tonnes | -0.9% |
| 2007 | 102.15 million tonnes | +14.9% |
| 2008 | 107.75 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 2009 | 100.24 million tonnes | -7.0% |
| 2010 | 110.12 million tonnes | +9.9% |
| 2011 | 113.15 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 2012 | 117.91 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2013 | 118.04 million tonnes | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 115.16 million tonnes | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 117.03 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2016 | 120.36 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 2017 | 116.74 million tonnes | -3.0% |
| 2018 | 113.95 million tonnes | -2.4% |
| 2019 | 119.14 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 2020 | 114.26 million tonnes | -4.1% |
| 2021 | 106.37 million tonnes | -6.9% |
| 2022 | 103.29 million tonnes | -2.9% |
| 2023 | 90.57 million tonnes | -12.3% |
| 2024 | 88.32 million tonnes | -2.5% |
Chile compared with similar countries
- Chile's 88.32 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 36.71 million tonnes, 2.4× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Chile's 88.32 million tonnes is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 14.67 million tonnes, 6.0× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 9.81 million tonnes | 7.36 million tonnes | 12.27 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1860s | 12.54 million tonnes | 11.74 million tonnes | 14.17 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1870s | 16.10 million tonnes | 13.73 million tonnes | 18.13 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1880s | 18.96 million tonnes | 17.01 million tonnes | 20.73 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1890s | 24.32 million tonnes | 21.74 million tonnes | 27.59 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1900s | 31.13 million tonnes | 26.62 million tonnes | 37.34 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1910s | 38.28 million tonnes | 34.92 million tonnes | 42.80 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1920s | 37.76 million tonnes | 34.86 million tonnes | 40.94 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1930s | 45.28 million tonnes | 42.74 million tonnes | 49.12 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 44.96 million tonnes | 42.19 million tonnes | 46.72 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 50.62 million tonnes | 45.55 million tonnes | 57.21 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 52.32 million tonnes | 49.01 million tonnes | 61.76 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 61.60 million tonnes | 44.46 million tonnes | 76.00 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 32.86 million tonnes | 26.04 million tonnes | 43.02 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 49.15 million tonnes | 29.00 million tonnes | 74.72 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 89.56 million tonnes | 74.36 million tonnes | 107.75 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 116.16 million tonnes | 110.12 million tonnes | 120.36 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 100.56 million tonnes | 88.32 million tonnes | 114.26 million tonnes | 5 |
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More climate change data for Chile
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 306.17 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 15,030 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4,258 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 10,772 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 16.07 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 384.71 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 2,205 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,015 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 189.84 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 7.61 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Chile?
- Co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Chile was 88.32 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 120.36 million tonnes in 2016.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.36 million tonnes in 1850.
- How does Chile rank for co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change?
- Chile ranks 49th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile 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 from fossil fuels and land-use change. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual total emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂), including land-use change, measured in tonnes.